Implantable medical apparatus with magnifying header
US5683433A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3752
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable medical apparatus operable in conjunction with an attachable lead, and having a housing containing an electronic component, with a header connected to the housing and defining a cavity. A connector element is positioned within the cavity and is operably connected to the electronic component. A lens is connected to the header, such that the connector element may be viewed through the lens to facilitate confirmation of proper connection of a lead to the connector. The header may be transparent, and the lens either formed as part of the header, or detachable therefrom.
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