Patent ID: 6505401
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: A61N,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of making an implantable medical electrical lead, comprising the steps of:(a) providing an elongated lead body having an internal longitudinally extending lumen, an outer peripheral surface, and a circumference; (b) forming a generally radially directed bore extending between the lumen and the outer peripheral surface; (c) drawing an elongated conductor cable into and through the lumen of the lead body such that a terminal end thereof projects through and beyond the generally radially directed bore; (d) slidably attaching a metallic tube onto the conductor cable adjacent the terminal end thereof without enclosing the leadbody; (e) firmly joining the metallic tube and the conductor cable; and (f) affixing the metallic tube to a tubular electrode coaxial with, and overlying, the lead body.