Crimp terminations for conductors in implantable medical lead and method of making same
US8918156B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49218
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of manufacturing an implantable medical lead is disclosed herein. The method may include: providing a lead body including a proximal end, a distal end, and an electrode near the distal end; provide a conductor extending between the proximal and distal ends; providing a crimp including a ribbon-like member and extending the ribbon-like member around the conductor; and mechanically and electrically connecting the ribbon-like member to the electrode.
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