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Implantable electrode lead

  • US 6,985,777 B2
  • Filed: 11/21/2002
  • Issued: 01/10/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/26/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An implantable electrode lead which comprises a distal end having at least one electrode;

  • a proximal end having a connecting means;

    a conducting part formed of an electric conductor for transmitting an electric signal between said electrode at the distal end and said connecting means at the proximal end and an insulating coat for covering the outer surface of said electric conductor; and

    a suturing sleeve capable of being moved along the outer surface of said insulating coat, wherein said insulating coat is provided with a lubricating coat layer on the outer surface thereof over a length of at least not less than 100 mm and to a position at a distance of not more than 300 mm from said distal end, the lubricating coat layer is in the range of 40 to 60% of an entire length of the lead.

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