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Radiopaque markers for implantable medical leads, devices, and systems

  • US 9,956,402 B2
  • Filed: 04/28/2010
  • Issued: 05/01/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable medical system comprising:

  • a lead having an insulative body;

    at least one connector on a proximal end of the insulative body of the lead that is configure to be coupled to an implantable medical stimulation device;

    a conductive filar surrounded by the insulative body of the lead and electrically connected to the at least one connector;

    a radiopaque marker comprising a coil; and

    a structure that affixes the radiopaque marker in a fixed position relative to the lead on an outside surface of the insulative body of the lead in a position that is closer to the proximal end of the insulative body of the lead than to the distal end of the lead and such that the entire coil is distal of the at least one connector.

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