US5174303A
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Pacer lead with replaceable sensor
Assignee: Intermedics Inc
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Filing: 1991-05-03
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Granted: 1992-12-29
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Expires: 2011-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A lead system for a cardiac pacemaker comprising a lead having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end having an electrode. A lumen passes through the lead from the proximal end to the distal end. A sensor-carrying flexible stylet is adapted to be inserted into the lumen of the lead. At the proximal end of the flexible stylet, there is an attachment means comprising a distal female connector and a proximal male connector adapted to connect to a pacemaker. The lead can also be provided with a distal aperture, which permits transport into the lead to the sensor of blood, gasses, heat, light, chemical or other phenomenon which are to be sensed.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward A. Schroeppel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/05; A61N1/056; A61N1/18; A61N1/32; A61N1/36; A61N1/362; A61N1/365; A61N1/36514
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A lead assembly for implantation in a patient, the assembly comprising: an electrode adapted for insertion into a chamber of the patient's heart for electrical stimulation thereof; a lead connected to a proximal end of said electrode and adapted to transmit electrical impulses between the electrode and a proximal end of the lead, the lead having a lumen extending through the lead from the proximal end to a distal end thereof; means at the proximal end of the lead capable of being used for connecting the lead to an implantable device; contact means at the proximal end of the lead for making an electrical connection to transmit said electrical impulses; and removable sensor means, said sensor means comprising a sensor adapted to pass through the lumen of said lead; flexible stylet means electrically connected to said sensor at a distal end of said stylet means; connector means electrically connected to said stylet means for engaging the lead connecting means and for making contact with said contact means; and means for mechanically and electrically attaching said removable sensor means to an implantable therapeutic device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A lead assembly for implantation in a patient, the assembly comprising: an electrode adapted for insertion into a chamber of the patient's heart for electrical stimulation thereof; a lead connected to a proximal end of said electrode and adapted to transmit electrical impulses between the electrode and a proximal end of the lead, the lead having a lumen extending through the lead from the proximal end to a distal end thereof; means at the proximal end of the lead capable of being used for connecting the lead to an implantable device; contact means at the proximal end of the lead for making an electrical connection to transmit said electrical impulses; and removable sensor means, said sensor means comprising a sensor adapted to pass through the lumen of said lead; flexible stylet means electrically connected to said sensor at a distal end of said stylet means; connector means electrically connected to said stylet means for engaging the lead connecting means and for making contact with said contact means; and means for mechanically and electrically attaching said removable sensor means to an implantable therapeutic device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The lead assembly according to claim 1 wherein the lead connecting means comprise a male plug and a plurality of circumferential sealing rings and wherein the stylet connector means comprise a sleeve and an axially disposed female recess for receiving said male plug.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The lead assembly according to claim 2 wherein the stylet attaching means comprise a male plug.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The lead according to claim 1 wherein the lead further comprises an aperture at the distal end of said lead.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The lead assembly according to claim 4 wherein the lead connecting means comprise a male plug and a plurality of circumferential sealing rings and wherein the stylet connector means comprise a sleeve and an axially disposed female recess for receiving said male plug.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The lead assembly according to claim 5 wherein the stylet attaching means comprise a male plug.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The lead assembly according to claim 4 wherein the lead further comprises a permeable membrane covering said aperture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The lead assembly according to claim 7 wherein the lead connecting means comprise a male plug and a plurality of circumferential sealing rings and wherein the stylet connector means comprise a sleeve and an axially disposed female recess for receiving said male plug.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The lead assembly according to claim 8 wherein the stylet attaching means comprise a male plug.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
112 words
A removable sensor assembly for insertion into a lead in a patient, the lead having a lumen extending through the lead from a proximal end to a distal end thereof and having means at the proximal end of the lead capable of being used for connecting the lead to an implantable device, the assembly comprising: a sensor adapted to pass through the lumen of said lead; flexible stylet means electrically connected to said sensor at a distal end of said stylet means; connector means electrically connected to said stylet means for engaging the lead connecting means; and means for mechanically and electrically attaching said removable sensor means to an implantable therapeutic device.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
112 words
A removable sensor assembly for insertion into a lead in a patient, the lead having a lumen extending through the lead from a proximal end to a distal end thereof and having means at the proximal end of the lead capable of being used for connecting the lead to an implantable device, the assembly comprising: a sensor adapted to pass through the lumen of said lead; flexible stylet means electrically connected to said sensor at a distal end of said stylet means; connector means electrically connected to said stylet means for engaging the lead connecting means; and means for mechanically and electrically attaching said removable sensor means to an implantable therapeutic device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The lead assembly according to claim 10 wherein the stylet connector means comprise a sleeve and an axially disposed female recess for receiving lead connecting means comprising a male plug and a plurality of circumferential sealing rings.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The lead assembly according to claim 11 wherein the stylet attaching means comprise a male plug.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
186 words
A lead assembly for implantation in a patient, the assembly comprising: an electrode adapted for insertion into a chamber of the patient's heart for electrical stimulation thereof; a lead connected to a proximal end of said electrode and adapted to transmit electrical impulses between the electrode and a proximal end of the lead, the lead having a lumen extending through the lead from the proximal end to a distal end thereof, said lead having an aperture at said distal end; means at the proximal end of the lead capable of being used for connecting the lead to an implantable device; contact means at the proximal end of the lead for making an electrical connection to transmit said electrical impulses; and removable catheter means, said catheter means comprising a catheter adapted to pass through the lumen of said lead from the proximal end to the distal end of said lead; connector means electrically connected to said catheter for engaging the lead connecting means and for making contact with said contact means; and means for mechanically and electrically attaching said removable catheter means to an implantable therapeutic device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
186 words
A lead assembly for implantation in a patient, the assembly comprising: an electrode adapted for insertion into a chamber of the patient's heart for electrical stimulation thereof; a lead connected to a proximal end of said electrode and adapted to transmit electrical impulses between the electrode and a proximal end of the lead, the lead having a lumen extending through the lead from the proximal end to a distal end thereof, said lead having an aperture at said distal end; means at the proximal end of the lead capable of being used for connecting the lead to an implantable device; contact means at the proximal end of the lead for making an electrical connection to transmit said electrical impulses; and removable catheter means, said catheter means comprising a catheter adapted to pass through the lumen of said lead from the proximal end to the distal end of said lead; connector means electrically connected to said catheter for engaging the lead connecting means and for making contact with said contact means; and means for mechanically and electrically attaching said removable catheter means to an implantable therapeutic device.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
43 words
The lead assembly according to claim 13 wherein the lead connecting means comprise a male plug and a plurality of circumferential sealing rings and wherein the catheter connector means comprise a sleeve and an axially disposed female recess for receiving said male plug.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The lead assembly according to claim 14 wherein the catheter attaching means comprise a male plug.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The lead assembly according to claim 15 wherein the lead further comprises a permeable membrane covering said aperture.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
101 words
A removable catheter assembly for insertion into a lead in a patient, the lead having a lumen extending through the lead from a proximal end to a distal end thereof, having means at the proximal end of the lead capable of being used for connecting the lead to an implantable device, and having an aperture at the distal end thereof the assembly comprising: a catheter adapted to pass through the lumen of said lead; connector means electrically connected to said catheter for engaging the lead connecting means; and means for mechanically and electrically attaching said catheter to an implantable therapeutic device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
101 words
A removable catheter assembly for insertion into a lead in a patient, the lead having a lumen extending through the lead from a proximal end to a distal end thereof, having means at the proximal end of the lead capable of being used for connecting the lead to an implantable device, and having an aperture at the distal end thereof the assembly comprising: a catheter adapted to pass through the lumen of said lead; connector means electrically connected to said catheter for engaging the lead connecting means; and means for mechanically and electrically attaching said catheter to an implantable therapeutic device.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
37 words
The catheter assembly according to claim 17 wherein the catheter connector means comprise a sleeve and an axially disposed female recess for receiving lead connecting means comprising a male plug and a plurality of circumferential sealing rings.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
16 words
The lead assembly according to claim 18 wherein the catheter attaching means comprise a male plug.
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