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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 19, 2001
Filed:
Aug. 26, 1997
Randy S. Nelson, Pine Springs, MN (US);
Roger Dahl, Andover, MN (US);
Duane Zytkovicz, Onamia, MN (US);
Angeion Corporation, Plymouth, MN (US);
Abstract
A multi-conductor fluted channel construction catheter lead is comprised of an elongated flexible tubular inner body member having a peripheral surface on which a plurality of longitudinally-oriented fluted channels are defined. A plurality of elongated conductors are provided with at least one conductor being disposed within one of the fluted channels and operably connected at a distal portion to an electrode and at a proximal portion to a connector. An outer insulative sheath member surrounds the inner body member and the conductors. A method of constructing a fluted channel catheter lead is also disclosed.