Method to stiffen and provide abrasion to connector end of leads

Details Method to stiffen and provide abrasion to connector end of leads Method to stiffen and provide abrasion to connector end of leads

1997-12-17

1999-03-02

Kamm, William F.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

A61N 105

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058764305

ABSTRACT:
An implantable medical electrical lead having a lead body including a stranded or cabled conductor extending therein and an electrical connector mounted to a proximal end of the lead body and coupled to the stranded or cabled conductor and having a fabric tube molded into a proximal portion of the lead body adjacent the electrical connector. The fabric may be a polyester mesh formed or rolled into a tube and is preferably molded into the proximal portion of said lead body adjacent its exterior surface. The proximal portion of the lead body may be fabricated of silicone rubber or polyurethane.

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patent: 5246014 (1993-09-01), Williams et al.
patent: 5584873 (1996-12-01), Shoberg et al.

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