Medtronic, Inc.

Annette Hebzynski

John Matthew Swoyer

Roger E Rugland

Gary H Hanse

An implantable medical lead provided with a coiled conductor extending from a connector assembly at a proximal end of the lead to an electrode on the lead body and a stranded conductor extending from the connector assembly to a point distal thereto. The stranded conductor is coupled to the coiled conductor at both of its ends and provides both for an increased resistance to fracture of the coiled conductor and a redundant conductor in case the coiled conductor does fracture.

Fracture resistant medical electrical lead

A medical lead which has a reinforced tine assembly. In particular, the medical electrical lead of the present invention features an elongated lead body covered by an insulative sheath. Positioned upon the proximal end of the lead body is a terminal assembly. Terminal assembly permits the lead to be connected to a pulse generator. Positioned at the distal end of the lead body is an electrode. Also positioned proximate the electrode is a tine assembly. The tine assembly is preferably made from a insulative bio-compatible material, preferably silicone. The tine assembly further features a reinforcement to prevent the tine assembly from elongating. In the preferred embodiment, a polyester is used to provide reinforcement member.

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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Annette Hebzynski