Implantable leads for use in, inter alia, neurostimulation therapy and
that comprise a coagulant reservoir accessible by a coagulant access port
are disclosed. The coagulant reservoir comprises a porous membrane. When
such a lead is implanted into a patient, coagulant fluid (preferably
blood plasma) is injected or otherwise inserted into the coagulant
reservoir via the coagulant access port. Coagulant fluid can then flow
out of the coagulant reservoir, via coagulant apertures in the porous
membrane, into the patient's body. Systems comprising such leads are also
disclosed, as are methods of manufacturing such systems and/or leads.