Medizinischer elektrischer Leiter und Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung.

摘要

A medical electrical lead having a polyurethane outer sheath (22) and one or more coiled metal conductors (32A-32D). The metal conductors are optimized for use in conjunction with a polyurethane sheath (22) and are provided with a barrier coating (34) of a biocompatible metal. The conductors may additionally be provided with an outer, insulative coating (38).