Patent ID: 8271100

Claim:
A medical electrical lead, comprising: an inner assembly comprising: an elongate inner structure, an elongate conductor subassembly positioned about and extending along an outer surface of the elongate inner structure, wherein the elongate conductor subassembly comprises: an elongate conductor, and a conductive fitting, wherein the conductive fitting is assembled about and coupled to at least a portion of the elongate conductor, wherein the conductive fitting comprises an inner surface formed at least partially about the elongate conductor and an outer surface opposite the inner surface; an outer insulative layer covering the inner assembly and in contact with at least a portion of the outer surface of the conductive fitting, the outer insulative layer including an opening in proximity to the conductive fitting, wherein the conductive fitting is coupled to the elongate conductor prior to the inner assembly being covered by the outer insulative layer; and an electrode mounted about the outer insulative layer and coupled via the opening to a portion of the conductive fitting opposite the inner surface formed at least partially about the elongate conductor; wherein the conductive fitting conforms to a contour of the inner assembly.