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Multiple function lead assembly and method for inserting assembly into an implantable tissue stimulator

USRE31990E · kind E · reissue

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Filing dateAug 18, 1982
Grant dateSep 24, 1985
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC —)General

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for manually altering the function of the distal electrodes of a body implantable tissue stimulator assembly. In one exemplary embodiment, the polarity of distal electrodes may be reversed by axially repositioning the proximal connectors within the female connector assembly of a tissue stimulator.

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