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Lead with braided reinforcement

  • US 10,518,083 B2
  • Filed: 03/17/2017
  • Issued: 12/31/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/10/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable lead, comprising:

  • a conductor assembly;

    a braided structure that includes a plurality of intertwining strands, wherein the braided structure includes a lumen configured to receive the conductor assembly, the lumen extending in a longitudinal direction;

    a first tubing disposed around at least a segment of the braided structure, wherein the first tubing is configured such that an elongation of the first tubing in the longitudinal direction is in a first range, and wherein an elongation of the braided structure in the longitudinal direction is in a second range different from the first range; and

    a second tubing located between the first tubing and the braided structure, wherein a gap in a radial direction exists between at least a portion of the first tubing and a portion of the second tubing.

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