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Methods of making a paddle lead with a carrier and leads and systems formed thereby

  • US 8,818,483 B2
  • Filed: 12/11/2013
  • Issued: 08/26/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2012
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of making an electrical stimulation lead, the method comprising:

  • coupling a plurality of electrodes to a carrier, the carrier defining at least one set of perforations;

    coupling the plurality of electrodes to a plurality of conductors;

    forming a flexible paddle sheath surrounding the carrier leaving a stimulation surface of each of the plurality of electrodes exposed; and

    after forming the flexible paddle sheath, breaking the carrier along at least one of the at least one set of perforations leaving the flexible paddle sheath intact.

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