Extension device for coupling between pulse generator and stimulation lead, stimulation system using the same, and method of manufacturing the same
US8515555B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3605
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, a lead extension comprises: a lead body; a plurality of conductors disposed within the lead body; a plurality of terminal contacts on a proximal end of the lead body, wherein the plurality of terminal contacts are electrically coupled to the plurality of conductors; and a housing structure disposed at a distal end of the lead body, the housing structure enclosing a plurality of electrical connectors for making electrical contact with terminal contacts of a stimulation lead, wherein the plurality of electrical connectors are electrically coupled to the plurality of conductors; the housing structure comprising an outer body of a first material and an inner reinforcing structure of a second material, wherein the first material is a relatively pliable biocompatible polymer material and the second material is a relatively rigid material, the reinforcing structure holding the plurality of electrical connectors in a relatively fixed arrangement.
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