Implantable medical device having a header with an integrated telemetry coil
US7650191B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3752
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable medical device comprises a hermetically sealed casing enclosing electrical stimulation and/or sensing circuitry. A header on the casing comprises a longitudinal receptacle for receiving the electrical connector assembly of an electrical medical lead that senses cardiac blood pressure. The receptacle has electrical contacts engageable by corresponding electrical terminals on the connector assembly. A telemetry circuit assembly, mounted vertically within the confines of the header adjacent to the receptacle, comprises a winding having ends connected across the electrical contacts of the receptacle.
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