Axial lead connector for implantable medical device

US8401649B2 · 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: Aug 5, 2009
• Grant date: Mar 19, 2013
• Expiry date: Aug 29, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

The disclosure describes an axial lead connector assembly for an implantable medical device (IMD). The lead connector assembly 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.