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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2011
Filed:
May. 18, 2009
Paul E. Zarembo, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Mohan Krishnan, Shoreview, MN (US);
David Durand, Osceola, WI (US);
Paul E. Zarembo, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Mohan Krishnan, Shoreview, MN (US);
David Durand, Osceola, WI (US);
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
An implantable lead comprises a lead body extending from a lead proximal end portion to a lead distal end portion. The lead body includes one or more longitudinally extending lumens. A conductor is received in, and extends along, a lumen. In varying examples, the implantable lead further comprises a tubular electrode co-axial with, and overlying portions of, the lead body. In one example, a lumen wall is sized and shaped to urge an electrically conductive interposer coupled with the conductor toward an inner surface of the electrode. In another example, a ring member is disposed within a lumen and the conductor is drawn and coupled thereto. In yet another example, an electrically conductive connector couples a first and a second conductor via grooves or threads. In a further example, an axial support member couples a distal end electrode and the lead body. Methods associated with the foregoing are also discussed.