One piece header assembly for an implantable medical device
US7167749B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3752
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A header assembly mounted to a medical device for connecting to at least one conductor lead terminating at a target organ or portion of the body intending to be assisted is described. The header assembly comprises a body of polymeric material supporting at least one unitary conductor wire. The conductor wire connects between a feedthrough wire exiting the medical device and a terminal block into which the conductor lead plugs. Various structures are described for connecting the conductor wire to the feedthrough wire.
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