Patent ID: 8437866
Filing Date: 2013-05-07
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A lead assembly comprising: a lead body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having an intermediate portion therebetween; at least one conductor extending within the lead body; a first terminal electrode disposed along the lead body, the first terminal electrode defined in part by an annular-shaped outer contact surface; a second terminal electrode disposed along the lead body spaced apart from the first terminal electrode; and an electrode interconnect extending between the first terminal electrode and the second terminal electrode and electrically connecting the first terminal electrode to the second terminal electrode; the first terminal electrode having a first major inner lumen defined by a first inner surface, the first major inner lumen having a non circular cross-section; the first terminal electrode having at least a second inner lumen disposed between the first major lumen and the outer surface, the second inner lumen having a circular cross-section; the at least one conductor disposed within the second inner lumen; and at least a portion of the first terminal electrode deformed over the at least one conductor.