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

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PATENT NO 7174219
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10981092

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A pulse stimulation system configured for implantation into a patient's body comprises a pulse stimulator, a conductive stimulation lead having a proximal end electrically coupled to the pulse simulator and having a distal end, and an electrode assembly coupled to the distal end of the stimulation lead. The electrode assembly comprises an electrode body having a therapy electrode thereon that is electrically coupled to the stimulation lead for delivering therapy to the patient. A floating electrode is configured to contact the patient's body tissue and has a surface area substantially larger than that of the therapy electrode. A filter is coupled between the therapy electrode and the floating electrode for diverting RF energy toward the floating electrode and away from the therapy electrode.

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MEDTRONIC INC710 MEDTRONIC PARKWAY MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cross, Jr Thomas E St. Francis, MN 13 1460
Hoegh, Thomas Barry Edina, MN 18 1633
Hrdlicka, Gregory A Plymouth, MN 40 4708
Olsen, James M Plymouth, MN 120 7013
Wahlstrand, Carl D Lino Lakes, MN 133 11235

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