Multiple function lead assembly
US4236525A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 1978 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2107/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for manually altering the function of the distal electrodes of a body implantable tissue stimulator assembly. In one exemplary embodiment, the polarity of distal electrodes may be reversed by axially repositioning the proximal connectors within the female connector assembly of a tissue stimulator.
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