Patent ID: 7212869
Filing Date: 2007-05-01
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A medical device, comprising: an elongate body comprising a proximal end, a distal end, an outer sheath, and a conductor extending within the sheath and between the proximal and distal ends of the body; the sheath having an overall length and including a retaining segment extending along a length, which is less than the overall length; the retaining segment forming a fixed portion of an outer surface of the sheath and including a plurality of projections extending from the portion of the outer surface; wherein the plurality of projections are adapted to interfere with a wall of a generally tubular vessel to retain the body within the vessel; and the plurality of projections lie approximately parallel with the portion of the outer surface when the length is approximately straight and protrude laterally from the portion of the outer surface when the length is bent.