Patent ID: 8639355
Filing Date: 2014-01-28
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A lead assembly for an implantable medical device, the lead assembly comprising: a lead body having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein a length of the lead body extends from the proximal end to the distal end and a width of the lead body is transverse to the length; one or more electrodes disposed proximate a distal end of the lead body; and one or more insulative elements coupled to the one or more electrodes to insulate a first portion of the one or more electrodes such that a second portion of the one or more electrodes is exposed for delivering electrical signals, the one or more insulative elements each having a width greater than the width of the lead body, wherein insulative elements are collapsible during implantation, and wherein the insulative elements extend to an uncollapsed state after implantation.