Implantable defribrillation electrodes
CA 1315351 C · Owner: Intermedics Inc. · Inventors: Ideker, Raymond E.; Fine, Michael J.; Baker, Ross G. Jr.
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A pair of defibrillation patch electrodes is adapted for close fitting placement over the ventricles of the heart either epicardially or pericardially. One of the patches is contoured to fit over the right ventricle and the other is, contoured to fit over the left ventricle in spaced relationship to the first patch to form a substantially uniform gap between confronting borders of the two. The gap is sufficiently wide to avoid the shunting of current between edges of the patches upon delivery of defibrillation shocks as well as to accommodate the ventricular septum and the major coronary arteries therein. The size and shape of the patches is such that they encompass most of the ventricular …
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- Granted March 30, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 30, 2010.
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