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Method for manufacturing implantable cardiac defibrillation leads utilizing a material removal process
Assignee: Pacesetter Inc
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Filing: 1992-01-09
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Granted: 1993-07-13
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Expires: 2012-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A method of manufacturing a medical electronic lead portion having an elastomeric mass and typically having a conductive metal member embedded in the elastomeric mass. The method includes the step of eroding elastomer of the mass from around the conductive metal member to form a predetermined shape by exposing the lead portion to a jet of gas containing entrained, particulate abrasive. Preferably, the particulate abrasive is softer than the conductive metal member to avoid scratching thereof. For example, soluble particulate abrasive such as sodium bicarbonate can be used.
Inventors
- 👤 Craig Mar
- 👤 Benjamin D. Pless
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:22
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24C; B24C1/00; B24C1/003; A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/05; B24C3/00; B24C3/32; B24C3/322
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A method of manufacturing an implantable cardiac electrode partially embedded in an elastomeric material comprising the steps of: encapsulating a metal electrode in an elastomeric material; and directing a jet of abrasive material at said encapsulated electrode until a portion of said elastomeric material is removed to expose a portion of said metal electrode whereby an unexposed portion of said electrode is embedded in a backing of elastomeric material.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
69 words
A method of manufacturing an implantable cardiac electrode partially embedded in an elastomeric material comprising the steps of: encapsulating a metal electrode in an elastomeric material; and directing a jet of abrasive material at said encapsulated electrode until a portion of said elastomeric material is removed to expose a portion of said metal electrode whereby an unexposed portion of said electrode is embedded in a backing of elastomeric material.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
66 words
A method of manufacturing a tubular implantable medical lead comprising the steps of: encapsulating a conductive wire in a tubular elastomeric insulator material having a first outer diameter; and directing a jet of abrasive material at one end of said insulator material to remove a portion of said insulator material and thereby reduce the outer diameter of said portion to less than said first outer diameter.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
66 words
A method of manufacturing a tubular implantable medical lead comprising the steps of: encapsulating a conductive wire in a tubular elastomeric insulator material having a first outer diameter; and directing a jet of abrasive material at one end of said insulator material to remove a portion of said insulator material and thereby reduce the outer diameter of said portion to less than said first outer diameter.
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