Patent ID: 8099176

Claim:
A method of making an implantable medical electrical lead, the method comprising: providing a plurality of pre-fabricated lead modules each corresponding to a lead segment configured for a predetermined implantation site, including: providing a first module corresponding to a first proximal lead segment; providing a second module corresponding to a second proximal lead segment; providing a third module corresponding to an electrode lead segment; and providing a fourth module corresponding to a distal fixation sement; configuring each of the modules to exhibit one or more physical characteristics depending on the implantation location of the corresponding segment; and longitudinally assembling and joining the first, second, third, and fourth modules; wherein the first proximal lead segment is configured to be implanted subcutaneously, the second proximal segment is configured to be implanted intravascularly, and the electrode and distal fixation segments are configured to be implanted in a cardiac chamber.