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Medical device housings defining a lead bore and device compartment

US11285332B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

Steven T. Deininger · Edina, US
Randy S. Roles · Elk River, US
Paul Eichstaedt · Blaine, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 9, 2019
Grant date	Mar 29, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 21, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/3758
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical devices include a housing that defines both a lead bore and a compartment. A separate housing may be inserted into the compartment where the separate housing may include the electrical circuitry of the medical device such as circuitry that provides stimulation and/or sensing. Electrical conductors interconnect terminals of the separate housing to electrical connectors within the lead bore. The two housings may have different shapes and may be constructed of different materials. The housing that defines the lead bore and compartment may be shaped and sized for a specific implantation site while providing the compartment that is shaped and sized for the separate housing.

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