Patent ID: 7555351
Filing Date: 2009-06-30
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A lead comprising: a lead body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having an intermediate portion; a shocking electrode disposed proximate the distal end of the lead body; and a pacing electrode disposed along the intermediate portion of the lead body; wherein the distal end of the lead body includes a pre-formed biased shape, and wherein the lead body is shaped to be placed within a heart with the lead body extending through the right ventricle and the pre-formed biased shape positioned within a pulmonary artery, and wherein the lead body is configured into a pre-formed J-shape with the shocking electrode located distally from a bottom of the J-shape and the pacing electrode located proximally from the bottom of the J-shape; and wherein the lead body includes a second preformed, biased shape near the location of the pacing electrode, the second preformed, biased shape including a spiral shape.