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Transvenous defibrillation lead and method of use

  • US 5,405,374 A
  • Filed: 08/25/1993
  • Issued: 04/11/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/25/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A defibrillation lead for location in a human heart, comprising:

  • an elongated lead body having proximal and distal ends, said lead body having a first generally straight segment extending from its proximal end and a second curved segment extending distally from said first segment, said second segment having a sigmoidal configuration comprising a plurality of alternating, generally coplanar curves;

    an elongated electrode extending along said second segment;

    a first conductor located within said lead body, and coupled to said elongated electrode;

    first connector means, coupled to said first conductor, for electrically coupling said elongated electrode to an implantable defibrillator; and

    means for straightening said second segment.

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