THREAD BIDIRECTIONAL INTERLOCKING OF ELECTRODE LEAD

摘要

A method for forming a medical thread structure, comprising the steps of: interlocking a plurality of filaments (1202, 1204) to form an interlocked thread electrode (1200; 1475), wherein at least one of said plurality of filaments has a conductive core coated with a nonconductive coating; integrating a functional material (1254) between at least part of said plurality of filaments; and applying heat to said thread structure, thereby causing melting of said functional material and thus forming insulation areas in said thread structure. The functional material (1254) may be a filament or a bulk.