Medical lead delivery device
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1. A medical lead delivery device comprising:
- an elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end, wherein the elongated body comprises a conductive material, and further wherein the elongated body further comprises a tapered section at the distal end of the elongated body;
a controller disposed on the elongated body;
a first coil extending from a proximal end to a distal end and surrounding at least a portion of the tapered section of the elongated body, wherein the distal end of the first coil is located closer to the distal end of the elongated body than the proximal end of the first coil, wherein the first coil comprises conductive material, and further wherein the proximal end of the first coil is electrically coupled to the tapered section of the elongated body;
a second coil extending from a proximal end to a distal end and surrounding at least a portion of the tapered section of the elongated body, wherein the second coil comprises conductive material, wherein the proximal end of the second coil is electrically coupled to the distal end of the first coil, wherein the distal end of the second coil is located closer to the distal end of the elongated body than the proximal end of the second coil, and further wherein at least a portion of the second coil is uninsulated so as to be operable for use in measuring electrical values of body tissue; and
insulative material surrounding at least the first coil such that the first coil is disposed between the insulative material and the elongated body and wherein the diameter of the first coil is less than the diameter of the second coil.
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Abstract
The medical lead delivery device combines features of a guidewire and a stylet in order to more easily and quickly deliver a lead to or through the coronary vein of a patient'"'"'s heart. The medical lead delivery device includes an elongated body, a controller, a first and second spring, and a sleeve. The elongated body includes a proximal end and a distal end. The controller is disposed at the proximal end and provides enhanced control of the distal tip of the elongated body.
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1. A medical lead delivery device comprising:
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an elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end, wherein the elongated body comprises a conductive material, and further wherein the elongated body further comprises a tapered section at the distal end of the elongated body; a controller disposed on the elongated body; a first coil extending from a proximal end to a distal end and surrounding at least a portion of the tapered section of the elongated body, wherein the distal end of the first coil is located closer to the distal end of the elongated body than the proximal end of the first coil, wherein the first coil comprises conductive material, and further wherein the proximal end of the first coil is electrically coupled to the tapered section of the elongated body; a second coil extending from a proximal end to a distal end and surrounding at least a portion of the tapered section of the elongated body, wherein the second coil comprises conductive material, wherein the proximal end of the second coil is electrically coupled to the distal end of the first coil, wherein the distal end of the second coil is located closer to the distal end of the elongated body than the proximal end of the second coil, and further wherein at least a portion of the second coil is uninsulated so as to be operable for use in measuring electrical values of body tissue; and insulative material surrounding at least the first coil such that the first coil is disposed between the insulative material and the elongated body and wherein the diameter of the first coil is less than the diameter of the second coil. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A medical lead delivery device comprising:
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an elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end, wherein the elongated body comprises a conductive material, and wherein the elongated body further comprises a tapered section at the distal end of the elongated body; a first coil extending from a proximal end to a distal end and surrounding at least a portion of the tapered section of the elongated body, wherein the distal end of the first coil is located closer to the distal end of the elongated body than the proximal end of the first coil, wherein the first coil comprises conductive material, and further wherein the proximal end of the first coil is electrically coupled to the tapered section of the elongated body; a second coil extending from a proximal end to a distal end and surrounding at least a portion of the tapered section of the elongated body, wherein the distal end of the second coil is located closer to the distal end of the elongated body than the proximal end of the second coil, wherein the second coil comprises conductive material, wherein the proximal end of the second coil is electrically coupled to the distal end of the first coil, wherein at least a portion of the second coil is uninsulated so as to be operable for use in measuring electrical values of body tissue; and insulative material surrounding at least the first coil, wherein the insulative material further surrounds the elongated body between the proximal end of the first coil and the proximal end of the elongated body such that at least a portion of the elongated body near the proximal end of the elongated body is configured for sampling electrical values therefrom and wherein the diameter of the first coil is less than the diameter of the second coil. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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