Pre-molded sub-assemblies for implantable medical leads
US9757555B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Pre-molded cylindrical sub-assemblies for inclusion in an implantable medical lead are described. The pre-molded cylindrical sub-assemblies comprise a cylindrical conductive element formed from a conductive material to define a substantially continuous interior surface and a substantially continuous exterior surface, and an insulative element formed from an insulative material molded onto the interior surface of the cylindrical conductive element. An interior surface of the insulative element defines a lumen of the pre-molded cylindrical sub-assembly configured to receive one or more elongated conductors of the implantable medical lead, and the cylindrical conductive element is configured to be electrically connected to one of the elongated conductors with the elongated conductors within the lumen. The cylindrical conductive element may act as an electrode, e.g., on a distal portion of the lead, or a connector, e.g., on a proximal portion of the lead.
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