Patent ID: 6389320
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
An implantable cardiac stimulation lead comprising:an elongated lead body having a distal end and a proximal end; at least one electrode carried by the lead body; a connector at the proximal end of the lead body; a conductor connecting the at least one electrode to the connector; and an implanting guide structure at the distal end of the lead body, the implanting structure including a rigid member including a through bore, a plug dimensioned to be received within the through bore, and a retaining mechanism that releasably retains the plug within the through bore, whereby when the plug is retained within the through bore, the plug is arranged for engaging a stylet for stylet placement of the lead and when the plug is released from the through bore, the through bore is arranged to receive a guidewire for guidewire placement of the lead; and wherein the conductor comprises a stylet coil.