SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING INSULATION DISPOSED OVER CONDUCTORS OF IMPLANTABLE ELECTRIC STIMULATION SYSTEMS
First Claim
1. A method for forming a lead or lead extension, the method comprising:
- forming an arrangement of a plurality of elongated conductors, each conductor extending from a proximal end of the arrangement to a distal end of the arrangement, each of the plurality of conductors comprises a layer of insulation disposed over a conductive core;
disposing a conductor-separating element over one of the proximal end or the distal end of the arrangement, the conductor-separating element comprising a plurality of ablation windows defined in a body;
radially extending an end of at least one of the elongated conductors over a portion of the conductor-separating element such that a portion of the at least one elongated conductor extends across at least one of the ablation windows; and
ablating insulation from the portion of the at least one conductor extending across the ablation window to expose a portion of the conductive core of the elongated conductor.
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Abstract
A method for forming a lead or lead extension includes forming an arrangement of elongated conductors. Each of the conductors extends from a proximal end of the arrangement to a distal end of the arrangement. Each of the conductors includes a layer of insulation disposed over a conductive core. A conductor-separating element is disposed over either the proximal end or the distal end of the arrangement. The conductor-separating element includes a plurality of ablation windows defined in a body. An end of at least one of the elongated conductors is radially extended over a portion of the conductor-separating element such that a portion of the at least one elongated conductor extends across at least one of the ablation windows. Insulation from the portion of the at least one conductor extending across the ablation window is ablated to expose a portion of the conductive core of the elongated conductor.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for forming a lead or lead extension, the method comprising:
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forming an arrangement of a plurality of elongated conductors, each conductor extending from a proximal end of the arrangement to a distal end of the arrangement, each of the plurality of conductors comprises a layer of insulation disposed over a conductive core; disposing a conductor-separating element over one of the proximal end or the distal end of the arrangement, the conductor-separating element comprising a plurality of ablation windows defined in a body; radially extending an end of at least one of the elongated conductors over a portion of the conductor-separating element such that a portion of the at least one elongated conductor extends across at least one of the ablation windows; and ablating insulation from the portion of the at least one conductor extending across the ablation window to expose a portion of the conductive core of the elongated conductor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A conductor-separating element comprising:
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a body defining an outer rim and a plurality of ablation windows disposed circumferentially around the body; a mounting aperture configured and arranged to receive a plurality of elongated conductors, the mounting aperture positioned in a center of the body; a plurality of retention devices disposed around the outer rim of the body, each retention device configured and arranged to receive, and retain, an end of one of the conductors which passes through the center aperture and is bent over, and extended along, the body of the conductor-separating element, wherein the plurality of ablation windows are positioned such that, when the end of one of the conductors is extended along the body of the conductor-separating element, the conductor has a portion that is exposed entirely around a transverse circumference of the conductor within the ablation window. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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