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Lead with textured insulative layer

US9782579B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. · US

Inventors

David R. Wulfman · Minneapolis, US
Rahul K. Rajgarhia · Forest Lake, US
David J. Smith · Shoreview, US
Tolga Tas · Shoreview, US
Daniel J. Cooke · Roseville, US
Christopher R. Perrey · Victoria, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 15, 2016
Grant date	Oct 10, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 15, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49174
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Described is a medical device lead including a lead body having a conductor lumen including an inner surface. The lead also includes a conductor assembly extending through the conductor lumen; the conductor assembly comprising a conductor member and an outer insulative layer; and an electrode coupled to the conductor cable. The outer insulative layer includes a textured external surface that reduces the coefficient of friction between the outer insulative layer and the inner surface of the conductor lumen through which the conductor assembly extends. Methods of forming the conductor assembly are also described.

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