An implantable lead includes a tubular polymer body having a plurality of
wire conductors embedded or carried within the inner tube body. A ring
contact, e.g., a platinum ring contact, is electrically and mechanically
connected to at least one of the plurality of wires at at least one end
of the tubular body. In one embodiment, ring contacts are attached at
both ends of the tubular body. In another embodiment, a lumen passes
longitudinally through the length of the lead body.