A drug-eluting endocardial lead and method of manufacture. The silicone
elastomer of the present invention is ideally suited to a manufacturing
environment due to its extended pot life and decreased curing time. A
preferred silicone elastomer is comprised of a multi-part mixture having
at least a base portion and a curing portion. Additionally, since curing
does not begin until the base and curing portions are combined, the
mixing can be physically undertaken closer to the location of the
endocardial lead and the curing "clock" does not start until the mixing
occurs and external heat is applied. Since the silicone elastomer formed
by base and curing components have improved the pot life and curing
characteristics, the mixture is suitable for mixing with a steroid and
then dispensing into an endocardial lead tip thus eliminating current
design limitations imposed by current art while concomitantly minimizing
manufacturing costs.