Axial lead connector for implantable medical devices

US7590451B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Carole A. Tronnes · Windom, US
• Robert A. Munoz · Andover, US
• Alexander O. Lakanu · Brooklyn Park, US
• John M. Swoyer · Andover, US
• Greg A. Theis · Apple Valley, US
• Bryan J. Zart · Shakopee, US
• David J. DeSmet · Maple Grove, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 31, 2005
• Grant date: Sep 15, 2009
• Expiry date: Dec 20, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T29/49208
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An axial lead connector assembly for an implantable medical device (IMD) facilitates electrical connection between an implantable medical lead and circuitry contained within the housing of an IMD. A connector header defines an axial stack bore to receive an axial stack of in-line connector components. The connector components define a common lead bore to receive a proximal end of an implantable lead. The in-line stack of connector components may include seals, electrical connector elements, a strain relief, and a locking device, each of which defines a passage that forms part of the lead bore.