Patent ID: 9205253
Filing Date: 2015-12-08
Classification: A61B,A61N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of shielding an implantable medical lead, comprising: providing an inner layer of insulation establishing an axial dimension, the inner layer surrounding at least one conductive filar; providing a shield over the inner layer of insulation, the shield comprising: providing an outer layer of insulation over an entire length of the braid of the shield with the outer layer of insulation being adhered to the inner layer of insulation through openings within the braid formed by the metal wires; providing at least one proximal electrode on a proximal end of the inner layer of insulation and at least one distal electrode on a distal end of the inner layer of insulation, with the at least one conductive filar establishing an electrical pathway between the at least one proximal electrode and the at least one distal electrode.