Medical electrical lead and introducer system

    公开(公告)号:US06278897B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-08-21

    申请号:US09204314

    申请日:1998-12-03

    IPC分类号: A61N105

    CPC分类号: A61N1/056 A61M25/0668

    摘要: A medical electrical lead and introducer system. The lead is a single pass, dual chamber lead, which features in one embodiment an atrial tine. The introducer system is particularly designed for introduction of single pass, dual chamber lead which has an atrial tine. The introducer system facilitates the introduction of a such lead into a patient's heart while safeguarding the tine from damage due to kinking during lead positioning. The lead is a single pass lead which features an atrial tine while the introducer system is particularly designed for introduction of a such lead into a patient's heart so as to safeguard the tine from damage due to kinking during lead positioning. The lead is designed so as to electrically couple both the atrium and the ventricular chambers of the heart. The lead generally features several lengths each having differing stiffness as well as a pre-formed bend. The lead also features a atrial tine having an electrode at the tip. Due to the relatively fragile as well as difficult to maneuver lead, an introducer system is also disclosed. The introducer system is particularly designed to introduce such a lead. In use a removable tubing split element surrounds the atrial tine area of the lead while it is disposed through the introducer sheath, the split element both blocks the tine from lateral movement and fills up the space between the lead body and the introducer, thereby preventing blood leakage through the introducer. The element also has a longitudinal split for receiving the atrial tine while holding it against transverse movement when the lead is being repositioned. After optimal positioning of the lead, the tubing split element is withdrawn, and then the introducer is withdrawn. The tubing split element is a generally cylindrical piece of TEFLON, here called a tube split element, or just a “tube split”, is positioned around the lead body in the atrial tine area. The tube split element has a thickness which substantially fills the radial gap between the smaller diameter lead body and the introducer inner cylindrical wall, and has a longitudinal separation, or split, which accommodates the atrial tine, thereby permitting the tine to extend longitudinally but not transversely. The tubing split element is preferably mounted on the lead at the time of lead assembly. It has a length sufficient to extend proximally out of the introducer so that it can be withdrawn, and has a longitudinal tear line whereby the element can be separated and removed from the lead after final positioning of the lead.

    Single pass medical electrical lead with cap electrodes
    2.
    发明授权
    Single pass medical electrical lead with cap electrodes 失效
    单通医用电源带帽电极

    公开(公告)号:US6006139A

    公开(公告)日:1999-12-21

    申请号:US794402

    申请日:1997-02-03

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05 A61B5/04

    摘要: The present invention is directed to a single pass medical electrical lead. In one embodiment, the lead features a pair of bipolar electrodes positioned along the lead body so that they are positioned in the ventricle and atrium respectively when the lead is implanted. The lead body features a 90 degree bent reinforced section. The bend has a radius of curvature approximately 13 mm and begins approximately 90 mm from the distal end. This curved section is approximately 40 mm in length when straightened. The ventricular electrodes are positioned approximately 28 mm apart. The bend has at least one tine extending therefrom, an electrode is mounted on the tine.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及单程医用电引线。 在一个实施例中,引线具有沿着引线体定位的一对双极电极,使得当引线被植入时它们分别位于心室和心室中。 引线体具有90度弯曲加强部分。 弯曲部具有大约13mm的曲率半径,并从远端开始大约90mm。 当弯曲时,该弯曲部分的长度约为40毫米。 心室电极间隔约28mm。 弯曲部具有从其延伸的至少一个齿,电极安装在齿上。

    Single pass medical electrical lead
    3.
    发明授权
    Single pass medical electrical lead 失效
    单程医用电线

    公开(公告)号:US5628778A

    公开(公告)日:1997-05-13

    申请号:US342976

    申请日:1994-11-21

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05

    摘要: The present invention is directed to a single pass medical electrical lead. In one embodiment, the lead features a pair of bipolar electrodes positioned along the lead body so that they are positioned in the ventricle and atrium respectively when the lead is implanted. The lead body features a 90 degree bent reinforced section. The bend has a radius of curvature approximately 13 mm and begins approximately 90 mm from the distal end. This curved section is approximately 40 mm in length when straightened. The ventricular electrodes are positioned approximately 28 mm apart. The ventricular cathode electrode is positioned at the distal end of the lead. The atrial electrodes are positioned approximately between 5-35 mm apart, with 28 mm preferred. The atrial anode is located at a position immediately adjacent and proximal the 90 degree bent reinforced section.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及单程医用电引线。 在一个实施例中,引线具有沿着引线体定位的一对双极电极,使得当引线被植入时它们分别位于心室和心室中。 引线体具有90度弯曲加强部分。 弯曲部具有大约13mm的曲率半径,并从远端开始大约90mm。 当弯曲时,该弯曲部分的长度约为40mm。 心室电极间隔约28mm。 心室阴极位于引线的远端。 心房电极位于大约5-35mm之间,优选28mm。 心房阳极位于紧邻90度弯曲加强部分的位置。

    Medical electrical right atrium and coronary sinus lead
    4.
    发明授权
    Medical electrical right atrium and coronary sinus lead 失效
    医疗电气右心房和冠状窦导联

    公开(公告)号:US6070104A

    公开(公告)日:2000-05-30

    申请号:US980438

    申请日:1997-11-28

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05

    CPC分类号: A61N1/056

    摘要: A transvenous lead specifically designed for multi-chamber electrical stimulation or sensing. In a first embodiment the lead features one or more electrodes for communication with the right atrium as well as one or more electrodes for communication with either or both of the left chambers of the heart. The lead further features structures to simultaneously bring the first electrode into contact with a first chamber, such as the right atrial wall and the second electrode into contact with a particular portion of the coronary sinus wall, to electrically access the left atrium or ventricle. In the preferred embodiment the lead body has varying flex or stiffness characteristics along its length between each of the electrodes. The relation of the varying flex or stiffness characteristics along the lead body length as well as the various linear placements of the electrodes along the lead body length function to simultaneously bring the first electrode into contact with a first desired portion of the heart, such as the right atrial wall, and the second electrode into contact with a second desired portion of the heart, such as a portion of the coronary sinus wall.

    摘要翻译: 专为多室电刺激或感应设计的经静脉导管。 在第一实施例中,引线具有用于与右心房连通的一个或多个电极以及用于与心脏的左腔室中的一个或两者连通的一个或多个电极。 引线还具有结构,以同时使第一电极与诸如右心房壁和第二电极的第一腔室接触以与冠状静脉窦壁的特定部分接触以电接入左心房或心室。 在优选实施例中,引线主体沿其长度在每个电极之间具有变化的弯曲或刚度特性。 沿着引线主体长度的变化的弯曲或刚度特性以及电极沿引线体长度的各种线性放置的关系用于同时使第一电极与心脏的第一所需部分接触,例如 右心房壁和第二电极与心脏的第二期望部分接触,例如冠状窦壁的一部分。

    Medical electrical lead
    5.
    发明授权
    Medical electrical lead 失效
    医用电线

    公开(公告)号:US5991668A

    公开(公告)日:1999-11-23

    申请号:US936991

    申请日:1997-09-25

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05 A61N1/04

    CPC分类号: A61N1/057 A61N2001/0585

    摘要: A transvenous lead specifically designed for coronary sinus implantation. In the preferred embodiment the lead features an electrode which is eccentricity placed along the lead body. Disposed on the opposite side of the lead body is a tine-like member to push or maintain the electrode into contact with the vessel wall. Because the electrode and tine-like member do not entirely block the cross sectional area of the vessel, blood flow through the vessel is not impeded. Through such a configuration electrical stimulation with the tissue comprising the left side of the heart may be accomplished. In alternative embodiments other mechanisms besides tine-like member are used to maintain the contact of the electrode with the vessel wall. In a still further alternative embodiment the eccentricity disposed electrode is positioned instead upon the tip of the tine.

    摘要翻译: 专门设计用于冠状窦植入的静脉导管。 在优选实施例中,引线具有沿引线本体放置的偏心的电极。 设置在引线体的相反侧的是齿状部件,以推动或保持电极与血管壁接触。 因为电极和齿状构件不完全阻挡血管的横截面积,所以不会妨碍通过血管的血流。 通过这样的配置,可以实现包括心脏左侧的组织的电刺激。 在替代实施例中,使用除了类似元件之外的其它机构来保持电极与血管壁的接触。 在又一替代实施例中,偏心设置电极被替代地置于尖端。

    Single pass medical electrical lead
    6.
    发明授权
    Single pass medical electrical lead 失效
    单程医用电线

    公开(公告)号:US5995876A

    公开(公告)日:1999-11-30

    申请号:US794175

    申请日:1997-02-03

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05 A61N1/04

    摘要: The present invention is directed to a single pass medical electrical lead. In one embodiment, the lead feature a pair of bipolar electrodes positioned along the lead body so that they are positioned in the ventricle and atrium respectively when the lead is implanted. The lead body features a 90 degree bent reinforced section. The bend has a radius of curvature approximately 13 mm and begins approximately 90 mm from the distal end. This curved section is approximately 40 mm in length when straightened. The ventricular electrodes are positioned approximately 28 mm apart. The ventricular cathode electrode is positioned at the distal end of the lead. The atrial electrodes are positioned approximately between 5-35 mm apart, with 28 mm preferred. The atrial anode is located at a position immediately adjacent and proximal the 90 degree bent reinforced section.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及单程医用电引线。 在一个实施例中,引线具有一对沿引线体定位的双极电极,使得它们在引线被植入时分别定位在心室和心室中。 引线体具有90度弯曲加强部分。 弯曲部具有大约13mm的曲率半径,并从远端开始大约90mm。 当弯曲时,该弯曲部分的长度约为40mm。 心室电极间隔约28mm。 心室阴极位于引线的远端。 心房电极位于大约5-35mm之间,优选28mm。 心房阳极位于紧邻90度弯曲加强部分的位置。

    Anatomical space access tools and methods
    7.
    发明申请
    Anatomical space access tools and methods 审中-公开
    解剖空间访问工具和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050273129A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-08

    申请号:US11111466

    申请日:2005-04-21

    IPC分类号: A61B17/00 A61B17/30 A61B17/34

    摘要: Medical devices and methods for accessing an anatomical space of the body and particularly for penetrating the epicardium to access pericardial space and the epicardial surface of the heart in a minimally invasive manner employing suction are disclosed. The distal end of a tubular access sleeve having a sleeve wall surrounding a sleeve access lumen and extending between a sleeve proximal end and a sleeve distal end having a plurality of suction ports arrayed around the sleeve access lumen distal end opening is applied against an outer tissue layer. Suction is applied through the plurality of suction ports to a plurality of portions of the outer tissue layer. A perforation instrument is introduced through the sleeve access lumen to perforate the outer tissue layer to form an access perforation into the anatomic space while the applied suction stabilizes the outer tissue layer, whereby further treatment drugs and devices can be introduced into the anatomic space.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于访问身体的解剖空间,特别是用于穿透心外膜以采用抽吸的微创方式进入心包空间和心外膜表面的医疗装置和方法。 管状进入套管的远端具有围绕套管进入腔并且在套筒近端和套筒远端之间延伸的套筒壁,其具有围绕套筒入口腔远端开口排列的多个吸入口,抵靠外部组织 层。 通过多个抽吸端口将吸力施加到外部组织层的多个部分。 通过套管进入腔引入穿孔器械以使外部组织层穿孔,以在被施加的吸力稳定外部组织层时形成进入解剖空间的通路穿孔,从而可以将进一步的治疗药物和装置引入解剖空间。

    Medical lead fixation
    8.
    发明申请
    Medical lead fixation 有权
    医用铅固定

    公开(公告)号:US20050085886A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-21

    申请号:US10688229

    申请日:2003-10-17

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05 A61N1/375

    CPC分类号: A61N1/0575 A61N1/0565

    摘要: A distal tip coupled to a body of an implantable medical device includes a canted passageway extending distally from a lumen of the body and an opening terminating the passageway and positioned in proximity to a distal end of the distal tip; a helical fixation element coupled to an elongated member extending within the lumen of the body is adapted to deflect along the canted passageway of the distal tip. The elongated member is adapted to move the helical member through the passageway of the distal tip and out from the opening and to rotate the helical element thereby affixing the helical element into an implant site.

    摘要翻译: 联接到可植入医疗装置的主体的远侧末端包括从主体的内腔向远端延伸的倾斜通道和终止该通道并且定位在远侧末端的远端附近的开口; 耦合到在主体的内腔内延伸的细长构件的螺旋固定元件适于沿着远端尖端的倾斜通道偏转。 细长构件适于将螺旋构件移动通过远侧尖端的通道并从开口移出并旋转螺旋元件,从而将螺旋元件固定到植入位置。

    Method of deployable medical lead fixation
    9.
    发明申请
    Method of deployable medical lead fixation 失效
    可部署医用导线固定方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060292912A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-28

    申请号:US11468910

    申请日:2006-08-31

    IPC分类号: H01R11/22

    摘要: An improved medical lead assembly and method of use is provided. The lead assembly includes a lead body, and a spring member positioned adjacent to the lead body. The spring member may be deployed a selectable amount to maintain the lead body in a fixed location within a patient's body. The spring member may be an expandable coil, a mesh structure that is similar to a stent, or any other similar device that may be positioned in a low-profile state during a lead implant procedure. After the lead is positioned at a target destination, the spring member may be deployed an amount that is selected based on the characteristics of the surrounding tissue, including vessel size. According to one aspect of the invention, the lead assembly may provide means for facilitating chronic lead extraction.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种改进的医疗引线组件和使用方法。 引线组件包括引线体和邻近引线体定位的弹簧部件。 弹簧构件可以部署可选择的量以将引线体保持在患者体内的固定位置。 弹簧构件可以是可扩张线圈,类似于支架的网状结构或者在引线植入过程期间可以被定位在低轮廓状态的任何其它类似的装置。 在引线定位在目标目的地之后,弹簧构件可以展开一定量,该量基于包括容器尺寸的周围组织的特性来选择。 根据本发明的一个方面,引线组件可以提供用于促进慢性铅提取的装置。