Flexible connectors and methods of manufacturing same

A method of manufacturing a flexible connector comprising the steps of:

• providing a length of corrugated tubing having a distal end;
• providing an end piece having a proximal end;
• positioning the proximal end of the end piece in engagement with the distal end of the length of corrugated tubing;
• providing a length of polymeric tubing;
• extending the length of polymeric tubing over the proximal end of the end piece and the distal end of the length of corrugated tubing;
• utilizing the length of polymeric tubing to initially retain the proximal end of the end piece in engagement with the distal end of the length of corrugated tubing;
• providing a sleeve;
• positioning the sleeve in alignment with the length of polymeric tubing, with the proximal end of the end piece, and with the distal end of the length of corrugated tubing;
• and
• crimping the sleeve and thereby permanently retaining the proximal end of the end piece in engagement with the distal end of the length of corrugated tubing.