Lead electrode for use in an MRI-safe implantable medical device

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PATENT NO 8989840
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11071136

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An implantable stimulation system comprises a stimulator for generating electrical stimulation and a conductive stimulation lead having a proximal end electrically coupled to the stimulator, wherein at least a first component of the impedance looking into the stimulator is substantially matched to the impedance of the stimulation lead. At least one distal stimulation electrode is positioned proximate the distal end of the stimulation lead.

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  • MEDTRONIC, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Davis, Timothy J Coon Rapids, US 75 2317
Hrdlicka, Gregory A Plymouth, US 40 4601
Olsen, James M Plymouth, US 120 6716
Przybyszewski, Piotr Coon Rapids, US 15 779
Wahlstrand, Carl D Lino Lakes, US 133 10704

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