Method for performing a coplanar connection between a conductor and a contact on an implantable lead
First Claim
1. A method for performing a coplanar connection between a conductor and a contact on an implantable lead, comprising:
- inserting a conductor into a crimp sleeve cavity of a coupling;
crimping the crimp sleeve to securely attach the conductor to the crimp sleeve;
inserting the coupling into a channel formed in the contact;
positioning the conductor substantially coplanar with the contact body to prevent bending of the conductor; and
attaching the coupling to the contact.
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Abstract
An implantable lead for a medical device with a coplanar coupling for connecting a conductor to a contact reduces conductor bending moments to improve lead reliability. The implantable lead comprises a lead body having a proximal end and a distal end, at least one conductor, at least one contact carried on the proximal end, at least one contact carried on the distal end, and at least one coupling. The lead body has an exterior surface. The conductor is contained in the lead body and extends from the lead proximal end to the distal end. The conductor is also electrically insulated. The contact carried on the proximal end is electrically connected to the conductor. The coupling has a conductor coupling and a contact coupling. The conductor coupling is placed over the conductor and attached to the conductor. The contact coupling exits the lead body and has a weld to connect the contact coupling to the contact. The contact coupling is configured to exit the conductor lumen and mate with the contact while retaining the conductor coplanar to the lead body.
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1. A method for performing a coplanar connection between a conductor and a contact on an implantable lead, comprising:
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inserting a conductor into a crimp sleeve cavity of a coupling; crimping the crimp sleeve to securely attach the conductor to the crimp sleeve; inserting the coupling into a channel formed in the contact; positioning the conductor substantially coplanar with the contact body to prevent bending of the conductor; and attaching the coupling to the contact. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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