Slotted pacing/shocking electrode
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1. A cardiac lead having:
- a conductive member;
a ring electrode having an inner center channel defined by a wall and an outer surface, said ring electrode surrounding a portion of and electrically coupled to said conductive member, said ring electrode further having a pair of ends and at least one slot extending across its entire length between such ends;
an insulating member surrounding portions of said conductive member proximal and distal to the ring electrode and having an integrally formed bridge extending across the length of said ring electrode through said slot.
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Abstract
A lead for use in conjunction with a cardiac rhythm management device includes an electrode coupled to a conductor. The lead includes an insulative covering in the areas distal and proximal to the electrode. The electrode includes one or more slots bridged by the insulative material to form a more secure joint between the electrode and the insulative material.
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1. A cardiac lead having:
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a conductive member; a ring electrode having an inner center channel defined by a wall and an outer surface, said ring electrode surrounding a portion of and electrically coupled to said conductive member, said ring electrode further having a pair of ends and at least one slot extending across its entire length between such ends; an insulating member surrounding portions of said conductive member proximal and distal to the ring electrode and having an integrally formed bridge extending across the length of said ring electrode through said slot. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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