Patent ID: 9079013
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: A61N,H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for manufacturing a lead, the method comprising: pre-forming at least one portion of an elongated conductor into a relief section, wherein the elongated conductor has a first end and an opposing second end; inserting the conductor with the relief section into a one of a plurality of conductor lumens of an elongated multi-lumen conductor guide, wherein the conductor lumens are arranged around a central lumen and each of the conductor lumens comprises at least one helical section, wherein the central lumen is configured to receive a stylet, and wherein each of the conductor lumens is defined along a length of an elongated lead body, the lead body having a first end and an opposing second end; disposing an electrode at the first end of the lead body; electrically coupling the first end of the conductor to the electrode; disposing a terminal at the second end of the lead body; and electrically coupling the second end of the conductor to the terminal.