Lead assembly including a polymer interconnect and methods...

Details Lead assembly including a polymer interconnect and methods... Lead assembly including a polymer interconnect and methods...

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Patel, Niketa I (Department: 3762)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

C607S119000, C607S122000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07917229

ABSTRACT:
A lead assembly includes a ring component having mechanical coupling features, and at least one polymer component mechanically coupled with the mechanical coupling features of the ring component. Elongate tubing is disposed over the polymer component and is secured with the polymer component.

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