Tunneling lead terminal having a disposal sheath
US6324414A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0529
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A monitoring system includes a lead having a terminal covered by a removable sheath. In one embodiment, the lead has a first end coupled to an implantable electrode and a second end which includes a terminal for coupling to a mating terminal. The sheath prevents bodily fluids from contacting the terminal as the lead is tunneled under a patient's scalp. After the terminal exits the scalp, the sheath is removed from the terminal to allow its connection to the mating terminal.
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