Inventors:
Scott Salys - Los Angeles CA, US
Chris Parrillo - Simi Valley CA, US
Matt Phillips - Sylmar CA, US
Luz Padilla - Pacoima CA, US
Jnyan Patel - Woodland Hills CA, US
Kevin L. Morgan - Simi Valley CA, US
Michael Yang - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Sheldon Williams - Green Valley CA, US
Andrew W. McGarvey - Minneapolis MN, US
Assignee:
Pacesetter, Inc. - Sylmar CA
International Classification:
A61N 1/05
Abstract:
An implantable lead having an elongated lead body that includes an electrical conductor extending between a distal end of the lead body and a proximal end of the lead body is disclosed. The lead further includes an electrode formed at the distal end of the lead body, the electrode being coupled to the electrical conductor and one or more passive fixation mesh sections coupled to the distal end of the lead body that promotes tissue over growth.