Method of manufacturing a set screw-less pacemaker header with lead lock system
US9149644B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4998
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for manufacturing a header for an implantable medical device such as a pacemaker which contains an advantageous molded design with encapsulated wires and conductive features. The header including a specifically formed lead lock member in which a plurality of collets residing in bores in the molded housing are used to retain and lock implantable leads in place without the use of set screws.
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