Lead body with flexible circuits and method
AssigneeHeraeus Medical Components LLC
InventorsRobert R. CASS, Paul NOFFKE, Mark A. HJELLE, Steven E. SCOTT
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Abstract
One aspect is a method of forming a lead for implantation. The method includes forming a distal end assembly, forming a proximal end assembly, and forming a flexible circuit coupling the distal end assembly to the proximal end assembly. The distal end assembly, the proximal end assembly and the flexible circuit are formed over an inner member. An outer member is placed over the combination of the distal end assembly, the proximal end assembly and the flexible circuit. The outer member and circuit are fused adjacent the distal end assembly to the proximal end assembly.
Claims16
A method of forming a lead for implantation comprising:
- forming a distal end assembly;
- forming a proximal end assembly;
- and
- forming a flexible circuit coupling the distal end assembly to the proximal end assembly;
- wherein the distal end assembly, the proximal end assembly and the flexible circuit are formed over an inner member;
- placing an outer member over the combination of the distal end assembly, the proximal end assembly and the flexible circuit;
- and
- fusing the outer member and flexible circuit adjacent the distal end assembly and adjacent the proximal end assembly.
A lead for implantation comprising:
- a distal end assembly;
- a proximal end assembly;
- a flexible circuit coupling the distal end assembly to the proximal end assembly;
- wherein the distal end assembly, the proximal end assembly and the flexible circuit are formed over an inner member;
- an outer member configured over the combination of the distal end assembly, the proximal end assembly and the flexible circuit;
- and
- wherein the outer member and flexible circuit are fused together adjacent the distal end assembly and adjacent the proximal end assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.