Method of making a braided lead with imbedded fixation structures
US9526887B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49801
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some examples, a method of making a therapy delivery element configured for at least partial insertion in a living body includes braiding a plurality of fibers to form an elongated braided structure with a lumen. At least one reinforcing structure is weaved into the fibers of the braided structure. A portion of the reinforcing structure is extended from the braided structure to form at least one fixation structure. At least one of the braided structure or the reinforcing structure can be attached to at least one of an electrode assembly or a connector assembly.
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