Patent ID: 8295945
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: A61M,A61N

Abstract:
1. An implantable lead comprising: a lead body; a lumen passing longitudinally through or along side the lead body; at least one electrode contact carried on the lead body at or near a distal end of the lead; means for making electrical contact with the at least one electrode contact from a proximal end of the lead; a first orifice near the at least one electrode contact, wherein the first orifice provides fluid communication between the lumen and an exterior of the lead; a first adhering material injectable through said lumen and first orifice to make contact with, and adhere said at least one electrode contact to, surrounding tissue; an inflatable balloon integral with the lead body and opposite the first orifice, said inflatable balloon including an internal pressure relief portion; and a second orifice that fluidly connects the lumen with the inflatable balloon, wherein an inflating material may be injected into the balloon to inflate it through the lumen and second orifice, wherein said first adhering material and said inflating material comprise the same material.