Connector assemblies and contacts for implantable medical electrical systems
US8123567B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/909
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector assembly of a medical electrical device includes a plurality of electrical contacts, wherein at least one contact of the plurality of electrical contacts includes an electrical coupling receptacle. The electrical coupling receptacle of the at least one contact includes a first portion, which is adapted to receive a connector element of a medical electrical lead, and a second portion, in which a part of a feedthrough member extends, and to which the part of the feedthrough member is fixedly coupled.
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