Systems and methods for making and using improved leads for electrical stimulation systems
US8942810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49117
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for manufacturing a lead includes forming an elongated multi-lumen conductor guide defining a central stylet lumen and a plurality of conductor lumens arranged around the stylet lumen. The multi-lumen conductor guide is twisted to form at least one helical section where the plurality of conductor lumens each forms a helical pathway around the stylet lumen. Each of the helical pathways of the at least one helical section has a pitch that is no less than 0.04 turns per centimeter.
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