HIGH RELIABILITY WIRE WELDING FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICES

摘要

Methods of making an implantable pulse generator are disclosed herein. The implantable pulse generator can include a body defining an internal volume and a plurality of wires extending from out of the internal volume of the body. Some of these wires can be connected, either directly or indirectly to a lead via a welded joint. The welded joint can be created by first resistance welding and then laser welding some of the wires to a connector.

主权项

1. A method of connecting a first wire comprising a first longitudinal axis to a conductive piece, the method comprising:
positioning the first wire and the conductive piece such that the first wire and the conductive piece contact; resistance welding the first wire and the conductive piece together; and energy beam welding the first wire and the conductive piece together.