Implantable lead and method of making the same

摘要

A method of manufacturing an implantable lead includes providing a core including at least one longitudinal lumen; providing a jacket comprising a reflowable material; positioning the core at least partially within the jacket; and, after positioning, applying heat to cause the material of the jacket to reflow and bond to the core. An implantable lead includes a core including at least one longitudinal lumen; and a jacket comprising a reflowable material. The core may be at least partially disposed within the jacket with the material of the jacket reflow-bonded to the core. The implantable lead may further include at least one lead component associated with at least one of the core and the jacket.

主权项

1. A method of manufacturing an implantable lead, the method comprising:
providing a core including at least one longitudinal lumen; providing a first coil having a first filarity about an outer circumferential surface of a first portion of the core; providing a second coil having a second filarity different from the first filarity, about an outer circumferential surface of a second portion of the core longitudinally spaced from the first portion of the core; providing a jacket about an outer circumferential surface of the first and second coils, wherein the jacket is formed of a reflowable material; causing the material of the jacket to reflow through the first and second coils and bond to the core; and causing the outer circumferential surface of at least one of the first and second coils to be exposed through the jacket.