Patent ID: 7319906
Filing Date: 2008-01-15
Classification: A61N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An implantable medical lead for use with electrical stimulation, the lead comprising: a proximal lead end, a distal lead end, a medial lead side and a lateral lead side; a pre-curved lead section at the distal lead end, the pre-curved lead section comprised of a first material and a second material, wherein the first material is further curved from a less curled, original, molded position, which first material tends to uncurl the pre-curved lead section to the original, molded position, whereas the second material opposes this tendency of the pre-curved lead section to uncurl to the original, molded position, to thereby maintain the pre-curved lead section in the further curved position; at least one electrode located on the pre-curved lead section; and at least one conductor wire embedded within the lead, the at least one conductor wire connected to the at least one electrode contact.