The present invention relates to a lead (300), especially a lead (300) for neural applications, preferably a lead (300) for a neurostimulation and/or neurorecording system (100), wherein the lead (300) comprises at least one transformable element (350), wherein the transformable element (350) is a UV-sensitive transformable element (350) which is configured such that it increases in stiffness upon exposure to UV-light. Moreover, the present invention relates to method of manufacturing and/or transforming a lead (300), further to a probe (130), a carrier (302), a protective tubing element (200) and a neurostimulation and/or neurorecording system (100).
