Patent ID: 8788057

Claim:
An MRI-compatible implantable lead extending from a proximal lead end to a distal lead portion, the implantable lead comprising: a) at least one lead conductor extending from a proximal lead conductor end to a distal lead conductor end, wherein the proximal lead conductor end resides at the proximal lead end and is electrically connectable to an active implantable medical device; b) at least two therapy delivery or sensing electrodes that are adapted for insertion into or are contactable with biological tissue, wherein the at least two electrodes are supported by the distal lead portion; c) at least one bandstop filter comprising a capacitance in parallel with an inductance, wherein the at least one bandstop filter is disposed physically and electrically in series with the at least one lead conductor distal the proximal lead conductor end, and wherein there are an equal number of the at least one bandstop filter as there are the at least one lead conductor, wherein there is at least one less lead conductor and bandstop filter than the at least two electrodes; and d) a multiplexer disposed physically and electrically in series with the at least one lead conductor proximal the at least two electrodes, wherein the multiplexer houses the at least one bandstop filter, and wherein the multiplexer provides for selectively electrically connecting the at least one lead conductor and the at least one bandstop filter to one or none of the at least two electrodes.