Patent ID: 8914094
Filing Date: 2014-12-16
Classification: A61N,H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An implantable medical lead comprising: a longitudinally extending body having a distal end and a proximal end; an electrode on the body near the distal end; a lead connector end operably coupled to the proximal end of the body; a tubular braid arrangement having an electrical conductor braided with an electrical nonconductor; a crimp slug comprising a cylindrical side surface, a planar surface at one end, a semi-sloped surface at an opposite end, a pair or recess defined at opposite sides of the cylindrical side surface, and an additional recess defined at the semi-sloped surface; wherein the pair of recess are configured to be engaged by a crimping tool and the additional recess is configured to receive the electrical conductor; and wherein the crimp slug is electrically and mechanically coupled to the electrode.