12 results about "Pacemaker leads" patented technology

A stabilizer sleeve is disclosed for use with cardiac implantable electronic device leads. The sleeve comprises a tubular body sized to receive the lead and shaped to bias the lead toward a desired anatomical location, thereby reducing migration, dislodgement, and interference with cardiac structures. The sleeve may be introduced with the lead as a unitary assembly or added after lead placement. Various embodiments include a slitted body for expansion, radiopaque markers for visualization, detachable nose-cone tips for guidewire tracking, and antimicrobial coatings. The sleeve may be formed of polymers, alloys, or composite materials, and may include features such as texturing or anchoring projections for tissue engagement. Applications include positioning within a tricuspid valve commissure to minimize regurgitation and stabilizing left ventricular leads within branches of the coronary sinus. The device and methods described provide improved long-term stability and performance of implanted cardiac leads.

The utility model relates to the technical field of pacemaker wire offset distance measuring equipment, and provides an attachable ruler device which comprises release paper and a transfer sticker, the transfer sticker is pasted on the release paper, the transfer sticker is used for being pasted on dressing on a pacemaker wire, the transfer sticker comprises a transverse scale part, and the transverse scale part is provided with a plurality of scales. The transverse scale part comprises a plurality of transverse scale lines which are arranged at intervals along a straight line, and the transverse scale part is used for measuring the displacement distance of a lead of the pacemaker. According to the utility model, through the arrangement of the transfer paste capable of transferring the transverse scale part to the dressing, the transfer paste is clearer and more difficult to erase compared with marking on the dressing, and when the lead offset distance of the pacemaker is measured, a user does not need to hold the graduated scale by hand and can directly observe the lead offset distance through the transverse scale part on the dressing, so that errors caused by hand shaking during measurement are avoided.

A method for capturing dislodged vegetative growth during a surgical procedure is provided. The method includes maneuvering, into a circulatory system, a first cannula having a distal end and an opposing proximal end, such that the first cannula is positioned to capture the vegetative growth en bloc. A second cannula is positioned in fluid communication with the first cannula, such that a distal end of the second cannula is situated in spaced relation to the distal end of the first cannula. A suction force is provided through the distal end of the first cannula so as to capture the vegetative growth. Fluid removed by the suction force is reinfused through the distal end of the second cannula. Subsequent to becoming dislodged, the vegetative growth is captured by the first cannula. A method for capturing a vegetative growth during removal of a pacemaker lead is also provided.

A method for capturing dislodged vegetative growth during a surgical procedure is provided. The method includes maneuvering, into a circulatory system, a first cannula having a distal end and an opposing proximal end, such that the first cannula is positioned to capture the vegetative growth en bloc. A second cannula is positioned in fluid communication with the first cannula, such that a distal end of the second cannula is situated in spaced relation to the distal end of the first cannula. A suction force is provided through the distal end of the first cannula so as to capture the vegetative growth. Fluid removed by the suction force is reinfused through the distal end of the second cannula. Subsequent to becoming dislodged, the vegetative growth is captured by the first cannula. A method for capturing a vegetative growth during removal of a pacemaker lead is also provided.

A method of facilitating pacemaker lead removal using a shock wave catheter includes: advancing a catheter over a pacemaker lead, the catheter comprising a nozzle comprising an outlet sized to receive the pacemaker lead, and at least one shock wave emitter positioned proximally of the nozzle outlet; positioning the nozzle outlet adjacent to a treatment site comprising a lesion located at least partially distal to the nozzle outlet; generating one or more shock waves that propagate distally within the nozzle and are concentrated by the nozzle to disrupt the lesion to facilitate removal of the pacemaker lead.

A method of facilitating pacemaker lead removal using a shock wave catheter includes: advancing a catheter over a pacemaker lead, the catheter comprising a nozzle comprising an outlet sized to receive the pacemaker lead, and at least one shock wave emitter positioned proximally of the nozzle outlet; positioning the nozzle outlet adjacent to a treatment site comprising a lesion located at least partially distal to the nozzle outlet; generating one or more shock waves that propagate distally within the nozzle and are concentrated by the nozzle to disrupt the lesion to facilitate removal of the pacemaker lead.

A pacemaker system includes a drive-sense circuit (DSC) operably coupled to a pacemaker lead. The DSC generates a pace signal including electrical impulses based on a reference signal. The DSC provides the pace signal via the pacemaker lead to an electrically responsive portion of a cardiac conductive system of a subject to facilitate cardiac operation of a cardiovascular system of the subject. The DSC senses, via the pacemaker lead, cardiac electrical activity of the cardiovascular system of the subject that is generated in response to the pace signal and electrically coupled into the pacemaker lead and generates a digital signal that is representative of the cardiac electrical activity of the cardiovascular system of the subject that is sensed via the pacemaker lead. The DSC provides digital information to one or more processing modules that includes and / or is coupled to memory and that provide the reference signal to the DSC.

A method for capturing dislodged vegetative growth during a surgical procedure is provided. The method includes maneuvering, into a circulatory system, a first cannula having a distal end and an opposing proximal end, such that the first cannula is positioned to capture the vegetative growth en bloc. A second cannula is positioned in fluid communication with the first cannula, such that a distal end of the second cannula is situated in spaced relation to the distal end of the first cannula. A suction force is provided through the distal end of the first cannula so as to capture the vegetative growth. Fluid removed by the suction force is reinfused through the distal end of the second cannula. Subsequent to becoming dislodged, the vegetative growth is captured by the first cannula. A method for capturing a vegetative growth during removal of a pacemaker lead is also provided.

A pacemaker lead-guide catheter kit and system having anatomical target detection and distance measurement capabilities that aid in more precise lead implantation. The kit and system comprises a guide catheter and a lead, either or both of which include at least one ultrasound transducer that is used to more precisely implant the lead. The guide catheter may include an optical viewing assembly or window capable of displaying indicia on a portion of the guide catheter, pacing lead, or other medical apparatus. The optical viewing assembly is configured to display or transmit an image of the indicia which represents a distance from an end of the guide catheter or an end of a lead to the anatomical target. Additionally, the optical viewing assembly and indicia enables a Cardiologist to determine the location and / or depth of penetration of the lead.

The utility model discloses a switching device for connecting a pacemaker lead and a pacing test line. The switching device comprises a bearing body and a rolling body, the bearing body is provided with an inner ring and an outer ring, the inner ring is used for connecting a connector of a pacemaker wire and a connector of a pacemaker pulse generator, and the outer ring is used for connecting an alligator clip of a pacemaker test line; and the rolling bodies are used for connecting and conducting the inner ring and the outer ring. According to the utility model, the inner ring is connected with the pacemaker wire joint, the outer ring is connected with the alligator clip of the pacemaker test wire, and the inner ring and the outer ring are connected and conducted through the rolling body, so that after the pacemaker wire is screwed in, the inner ring can adaptively rotate along with the pacemaker wire joint, and meanwhile, the alligator clip of the pacemaker test wire is always clamped on the outer ring; and the rolling body is communicated with the inner ring, so that the damage current and potential change in the process of screwing the joint of the pacemaker lead in the whole process can be monitored.

A delivery catheter and method for implanting a pacemaker lead. The delivery catheter includes a catheter body with a lumen, first and second electrodes connected with respective first and second conductor wires connecting the first and second electrodes to an energy source. The method includes inserting a delivery catheter into the patient, the catheter having a distal electrode, breaching cardiac tissue with the electrode, and inserting a pacemaker lead though the delivery catheter and electrode into the patient.

A method for capturing dislodged vegetative growth during a surgical procedure is provided. The method includes maneuvering, into a circulatory system, a first cannula having a distal end and an opposing proximal end, such that the first cannula is positioned to capture the vegetative growth en bloc. A second cannula is positioned in fluid communication with the first cannula, such that a distal end of the second cannula is situated in spaced relation to the distal end of the first cannula. A suction force is provided through the distal end of the first cannula so as to capture the vegetative growth. Fluid removed by the suction force is reinfused through the distal end of the second cannula. Subsequent to becoming dislodged, the vegetative growth is captured by the first cannula. A method for capturing a vegetative growth during removal of a pacemaker lead is also provided.