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Methods for making and using improved leads with pre-formed relief sections

  • US 9,079,013 B2
  • Filed: 11/02/2012
  • Issued: 07/14/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/02/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for manufacturing a lead, the method comprising:

  • pre-forming at least one portion of an elongated conductor into a relief section, wherein the elongated conductor has a first end and an opposing second end;

    inserting the conductor with the relief section into a one of a plurality of conductor lumens of an elongated multi-lumen conductor guide, wherein the conductor lumens are arranged around a central lumen and each of the conductor lumens comprises at least one helical section, wherein the central lumen is configured to receive a stylet, and wherein each of the conductor lumens is defined along a length of an elongated lead body, the lead body having a first end and an opposing second end;

    disposing an electrode at the first end of the lead body;

    electrically coupling the first end of the conductor to the electrode;

    disposing a terminal at the second end of the lead body; and

    electrically coupling the second end of the conductor to the terminal.

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