Abstract: An implantable epicardial electrode assembly comprises electrode poles fixed on the heart having a large surface area and being multipolar and can at the same time be used as sensing and stimulating electrodes, wherein the electrode assembly has the shape of a tennis racket or is circular, elliptical, hexagonal, rectangular, oakleaf-shaped, star-shaped or cloverleaf-shaped and comprises at least two electrode poles which are arranged over a large surface area, and a further electrode arrangement which comprises at least one electrode pole and which is arranged between the large surface area electrode poles and further comprises a fixing element, wherein the defibrillation can take place between the mutually insulated poles of the electrodes, and wherein the stimulation of the heart can take place between one of the electrode poles and a pole of the electrode arrangement.

Abstract: An implantable electrode device designed for heart stimulation and/or cardioversion/defibrillation in connection with a pacemaker or a defibrillator. The electrode device comprises a large-surface area indifferent reference electrode pole permanently implanted in the atrial septum and in electrical communication with a pacemaker or defibrillator. The electrode pole is made from biocompatible metal braiding and has a tube like opening. The electrical communication is positioned from the pacemaker/defibrillator via the right atrium of the heart through the indifferent electrode pole into the left atrium via the opening. Thus allowing electrical pulses to be delivered to the electrode pole and stimulating the heart.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bipolar myocardial pacemaker electrode (1) consisting of a plug (2), a supply line (3), a cathode (4), an anode (5), surgical thread (7) and a fixation member (8), whereby the electrode (1) has an internal lumen and is freely movable on the thread (7); the thread (7) can be guided through the inner lumen of the electrode including the supply line and plug thereof, and distally supports the fixation member (8) in the form of a knot; the supply line (3) is externally insulated and has a distal cathode pole (4) tangentially arranged on the surface of the heart in the heart tissue (myocardium) in the usage position, wherein the cathode pole consists of a conically tapering coil and the supply line (3) has an anode pole (5) arranged proximally underneath the heart in the usage position.

Abstract: A cardiac electrode arrangement has one or several heart electrodes arranged on the exterior surface of a heart or attached to the heart from the outside and/or arranged with a pole in the cardiac tissue. The electrodes, which can be fixed in the operating position by an anchor, run to an implanted heart pacemaker. For positioning and affixing the anchor, a tool is used that is designed as a rod or stylet and acts on an attachment site of the anchor, whereby the anchor can be pushed into or through the myocardium. The anchor is, at the same time, attached to a tension element or thread, over which the electrode, which has an inner guide channel that accommodates the tension element or thread, can be moved in a fitted and controlled manner. In the operating position, the electrode can be connected to the tension element or thread located in the guide channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implantable stent which can be used in the region of an arterial constriction said region being expandable by a balloon catheter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-pole esophageal electrode catheter that can be used for monitoring, pacing, and cardioversion of atrial fibrillation of the heart, the catheter having a flexible shaft (15) having a proximal end and a distal end and a multipolar electrode (3), characterized in that the distal end of the catheter is formed as a side arranged inflatable balloon (4) so that the multi-pole electrode (3) is aligned in the direction of the heart wall is constantly by means of the balloon.

Abstract: An epicardial mapping electrode suitable for temporarily mapping and/or stimulating the left ventricle after a cardiac surgery. The epicardial mapping electrode comprising a flexible tube having a proximal and a distal end and a longitudinal structure therebetween. The tube has at least one lumen. A movable insulated electrode lead arranged inside the lumen, the lumen together with the electrode lead extends longitudinally through said longitudinal structure, the electrode lead has at its distal end an electrical pole. The flexible tube has along the electrode lead a number of openings facing the surface of the heart said openings providing contact between the myocardial tissue and the electrical pole.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode assembly for temporary cardioversion/defibrillation and/or for temporary stimulation of the heart after open heart surgery consisting of two defibrillation electrodes with at least one indifferent pole each and an elastic section, where each defibrillation electrode in the operating position is positioned on the right and left atrium, which means the defibrillation electrodes together include the right and left atrium. The defibrillation electrodes each distally comprise a fixation member and each proximally end into a protective tube to protect the epicardium. The fixation members are elastic and enable reversible fastening of the defibrillation electrodes in the pericardium on the right and left side. The protective tubes are preferably fed together into a guide tube, where the guide tube is slidable along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode arrangement, preferably for the temporary Stimulation or defibrillation of the heart, consisting of at least one unipolar electrode (cathode) (6), which is fixed at the myocardium of the heart, and an indifferent electrode (2a, 2b) which is fixed at the inner wall of the thorax via its supply line and is positioned such that a direct contact to the heart is prevented.

Abstract: A cardiac electrode arrangement has one or several heart electrodes arranged on the exterior surface of a heart or attached to the heart from the outside and/or arranged with a pole in the cardiac tissue. The electrodes, which can be fixed in the operating position by an anchor, run to an implanted heart pacemaker. For positioning and affixing the anchor, a tool is used that is designed as a rod or stylet and acts on an attachment site of the anchor, whereby the anchor can be pushed into or through the myocardium. The anchor is, at the same time, attached to a tension element or thread, over which the electrode, which has an inner guide channel that accommodates the tension element or thread, can be moved in a fitted and controlled manner. In the operating position, the electrode can be connected to the tension element or thread located in the guide channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-pole esophageal electrode catheter that can be used for monitoring, pacing, and cardioversion of atrial fibrillation of the heart, the catheter having a flexible shaft (15) having a proximal end and a distal end and a multipolar electrode (3), characterized in that the distal end of the catheter is formed as a side arranged inflatable balloon (4) so that the multi-pole electrode (3) is aligned in the direction of the heart wall is constantly by means of the balloon.

Abstract: An implantable epicardial electrode assembly comprises electrode poles fixed on the heart having a large surface area and being multipolar and can at the same time be used as sensing and stimulating electrodes, wherein the electrode assembly has the shape of a tennis racket or is circular, elliptical, hexagonal, rectangular, oakleaf-shaped, star-shaped or cloverleaf-shaped and comprises at least two electrode poles which are arranged over a large surface area, and a further electrode arrangement which comprises at least one electrode pole and which is arranged between the large surface area electrode poles and further comprises a fixing element, wherein the defibrillation can take place between the mutually insulated poles of the electrodes, and wherein the stimulation of the heart can take place between one of the electrode poles and a pole of the electrode arrangement.

Abstract: An implantable sealing device is disclosed herein and includes an elongated elastic member having distal and a proximal ends, at least one sealing element including braiding having outside and inside faces. The braiding can include of a plurality of fine threads of a memory metal alloy and wherein at least one face of the braiding is coated by a membrane. The braiding can also include a fixing member positioned at one of the distal and proximal ends of the elastic member and being positioned opposite to the braiding.

Abstract: An epicardial mapping electrode suitable for temporarily mapping and/or stimulating the left ventricle after a cardiac surgery. The epicardial mapping electrode comprising a flexible tube having a proximal and a distal end and a longitudinal structure therebetween. The tube has at least one lumen. A movable insulated electrode lead arranged inside the lumen, the lumen together with the electrode lead extends longitudinally through said longitudinal structure, the electrode lead has at its distal end an electrical pole. The flexible tube has along the electrode lead a number of openings facing the surface of the heart said openings providing contact between the myocardial tissue and the electrical pole.

Abstract: An implantable electrode catheter device comprising an inner electrode catheter and an outer electrode catheter. The outer electrode catheter including a catheter shaft having at least one electrode at a distal end and a lumen to receive the inner electrode catheter therein. The outer electrode is adjustable or movable relative to the inner electrode catheter in an axial direction. The inner electrode catheter has a fixation element disposed at a distal end. The inner electrode catheter together with the fixation element forms an indifferent electrode whereby radio frequency catheter ablation occurs between the electrode and the indifferent electrode.

Abstract: An implantable electrode device designed for heart stimulation and/or cardioversion/defibrillation in connection with a pacemaker or a defibrillator. The electrode device comprises a large-surface area indifferent reference electrode pole permanently implanted in the atrial septum and in electrical communication with a pacemaker or defibrillator. The electrode pole is made from biocompatible metal braiding and has a tube like opening. The electrical communication is positioned from the pacemaker/defibrillator via the right atrium of the heart through the indifferent electrode pole into the left atrium via the opening. Thus allowing electrical pulses to be delivered to the electrode pole and stimulating the heart.

Abstract: In a device (1) for the defibrillation of a heart (2) with an implantable cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator (3), the defibrillation electrode (4) is arranged on the stimulation electrode (5), with the stimulation electrode enclosing the defibrillation electrode. In order to be able to remove the defibrillation electrode without a complicated operation if a defect in the defibrillation electrode (4) occurs during use, it can be moved relative to the stimulation electrode (5) and can be retracted and replaced relative to the implanted stimulation electrode (5) from its position of use, for which the stimulation electrode (5) can be detached or separated from the cardiac pacemaker (3) or its plug (9) provided on this pacemaker.

Abstract: An occlusion device (100) for undesired openings in the heart (ASD, PFO, VSD) has two flexible occlusion disks (3), which are arranged at a distance from each other and which are made of a meshwork of metal wires. The occlusion device can be used to occlude, for example, openings between two atriums, especially in the human heart, wherein the occlusion device (100) can also be recovered and re-positioned if necessary or if the occlusion device is positioned incorrectly. The occlusion disks are connected to each other by welding at the points facing each other in the region of the smallest radial extension of the occlusion device (100), so that clamps, clips, and/or threads can be avoided.

Abstract: The entire electronics of a control system and of implantable passive and active medical implants connected to or cooperating with the control system are integrated in a central control unit (ZSE) which, by way of detachable cables or by telemetry or radio contact, controls and monitors all of the implants that are present and, if appropriate, implants that are fitted subsequently in the patient (2). The central control unit is powered by an exchangeable battery. An implant can be switched on or switched off as and when necessary.

Abstract: The invention relates to two independently operating electrical cardioverters, each having an integrated stimulator for heart therapy. The cardioverters and stimulators have two separate final stages, which can deliver shock pulses or stimulation pulses at a time offset from each other, but can also be controlled by the ventricular ECG and synchronized accordingly.