Patent ID: 8600519
Filing Date: 2013-12-03
Classification: A61N,H03H

Abstract:
1. An implantable lead configured to be disposed within a living body, the implantable lead comprising: a) a first, lead wire portion extending from a first lead wire portion proximal end to a first lead wire portion distal end and a second lead wire portion extending from a second lead wire portion proximal end to a second lead wire portion distal end, wherein the first lead wire portion proximal end is electrically connectable to a medical device; b) an electronic circuit comprising a circuit first end and a circuit second end, wherein the circuit first end is electrically connected to the first lead wire portion distal end at a first node and the circuit second end is electrically connected to the second wire portion proximal end at a second node to thereby electrically connect the electronic circuit in series with the first and second lead wire portions; and c) a first transient voltage suppressor electrically connected in parallel with the electronic circuit, wherein the first transient voltage suppressor comprises: