Thin structure in pacemaker lead reduces surface friction.(Materials and Processes for Medical Devices)

Advanced Materials & Processes, January, 2007

St. Jude Medical Inc. announces U.S. Food and Drug Administration and European CE Mark approvals of the new Tendril ST model 1788 lead, a new pacemaker lead whose thin structure is designed for easier implantation. The Tendrill ST lead is made of low-profile, flat-wire technology to reduce the size of the outer coil and lead body.

The thin diameter makes it easier for physicians to implant, but still allows for excellent visibility to track the lead's movement through the vein. Fast-Pass coating is a lubricious coating on the outside of the lead that facilitates lead insertion through the introducer and the veins. This coating helps reduce lead body surface friction, allowing multiple leads to easily move against one another and reducing the chance of...

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