Axial-force limiting torque wrench for use with implantable medical devices

US8430868B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. · US

Inventors

• John M. Edgell · Plymouth, US
• Lawrence D. Swanson · Lino Lakes, US
• John E. Hanson · Mountain View, US
• Abhi Chavan · Maple Grove, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 17, 2010
• Grant date: Apr 30, 2013
• Expiry date: Sep 7, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N1/3752
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention are related to tools for coupling leads to header assemblies for implantable medical devices, amongst other things. A wrench is configured so that if an axial force exceeding a first threshold is applied to a handle housing, then the housing handle will rotate with respect to a shaft. Other embodiments are also included herein.