Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.

Tom Sosebee

John W Swanson

Terry D Daglow

Jerome J Boogaard

Stephen L Goldman

Brian Franz

Michael DiGiacomo

Rajasree (Sarah) Das

In one embodiment, a neurostimulation lead for stimulating neural tissue of a patient, comprises: a lead body of insulative material; a plurality of electrodes; a plurality of terminals; a plurality of conductors, wherein the plurality of electrodes are electrically coupled to the plurality of terminals through the plurality of conductors; wherein the plurality of conductors are disposed in a helical manner in a repeating pattern of groups of conductors separated by gaps along a substantial length of the lead body, each gap being larger than an inter-conductor pitch within the groups of conductors; wherein the insulative material is a compliant material permitting elongation of the lead at low stretching forces and the insulative material of the lead body is fused through a substantial volume of the lead body and along a substantial length of the lead body.

Compliant electrical stimulation leads and methods of fabrication

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Allen, TX, United States of America

Tom Sosebee