Lead or lead extension having a conductive body and conductive body contact
US8483842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/086
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable medical device that includes a body that includes a proximal end portion configured to be at least partially received by an apparatus, and a distal end portion; a stimulating electrical element at the distal end portion of the body; a stimulating contact at the proximal end portion of the body, wherein the stimulating contact is positioned such that, when received by the apparatus, at least a portion of the apparatus is capable of electrically coupling to the stimulating contact; a stimulating conductor that electrically couples the stimulating electrical element to the stimulating contact; a conductive body, wherein the conductive body is not utilized for application of stimulation; a conductive body contact, wherein the conductive body is electrically connected to the conductive body contact. Systems that include devices are also disclosed.
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