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Date of Patent
June 19, 2012
Patent Application Number
11380511
Date Filed
April 27, 2006
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Patent abstract
The invention includes an implantable medical electrical lead for electrical stimulation of body tissue that includes at least one electrode; a lead body; and at least one modifiable portion that is coaxial with the lead body, wherein the at least one modifiable portion can exist in both a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein the second configuration exhibits a greater resistance to movement of the lead within the body tissue than does the first configuration, and wherein the first configuration is exhibited when an external force is applied to the outer surface of the modifiable portion. Kits, systems and methods of implanting are also included in the invention.
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