Patent ID: 9364662
Filing Date: 2016-06-14
CPC Classification: A61N,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. An implantable lead comprising: a lead body having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, the lead body including an insulative member having a lumen extending longitudinally through the proximal end portion and the distal end portion, and a generally tubular helical liner disposed coaxially with the lumen within the insulative member; an electrode disposed along the lead body in the distal end portion thereof; a conductor disposed within the lumen and electrically coupled to the electrode; and a terminal connector coupled to the proximal end portion of the lead body and to the conductor, the terminal connector configured to provide an electrical and mechanical connection of the implantable lead with an implantable medical device; wherein the liner defines an inner surface adjacent to the conductor and against which the conductor can bear.