Abstract:
A connector for a medical device. The connector including an elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end. The connector further including a strut, a plurality of conductors, and a plurality of electrical contacts. The strut being disposed within the elongate body and defining a plurality of channels. Each of the plurality of channels having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end. The plurality of conductors being disposed within the elongate body and are sized and configured to be received within the plurality of channels and extend between the proximal end and the distal end. The plurality of electrical contacts being coupled to an outer surface of the elongate body and in communication with the plurality of conductors.
Abstract:
An implantable medical device includes an electrically conductive first housing, a conductive feedthrough extending through the first housing, electronic circuitry positioned within the first housing, a device electrode, and a second housing. The electronic circuitry is electrically coupled to the first housing and the feedthrough, and senses electrical signals of a patient and/or delivers electrical stimulation therapy to the patient via the first housing and the feedthrough. The device electrode is configured to electrically connect with tissue and/or a fluid at a target site in the patient. A lead connector is configured to connect to a proximal end of an implantable medical lead. The lead connector includes a first connector contact electrically coupled to the feedthrough and a second connector contact electrically coupled to the first housing.
Abstract:
Various embodiments of a sealed package and a method of forming such package are disclosed. The package includes a housing having an inner surface and an outer surface, a dielectric substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface, and a dielectric bonding ring disposed between the first major surface of the dielectric substrate and the housing, where the dielectric bonding ring is hermetically sealed to both the first major surface of the dielectric substrate and the housing. The package further includes an electronic device disposed on the first major surface of the dielectric substrate, and a power source disposed at least partially within the housing and electrically connected to the electronic device.
Abstract:
Frame structures, assemblies and methods for use in implantable medical devices. The frames may include one or more first polymeric portions and one or more second polymeric portions coupled to the one or more first polymeric portions. The one or more first polymeric portions may have a higher durometer than the one or more second polymeric portions. The one or more second polymeric portions may provide an interference fit between the one or more second polymeric portions and the housing and/or between the one or more second polymeric portions and one or more components disposed in the housing.
Abstract:
A contact component of an implantable medical device connector module assembly includes a threaded bore in fluid communication with a connector bore thereof, and a flanged bore in fluid communication with the threaded bore. A perimeter surface of the flanged bore creates a shutoff with a pin during injection molding to form an insulative body of the assembly, and a perimeter surface of an insulative bore formed around the pin is preferably flush with that of the flanged bore of the contact component. A centerline axis of the flanged bore is preferably aligned with that of the threaded bore, for example, so that the molded insulative bore has a centerline axis aligned with that of the threaded bore of the contact component.
Abstract:
A device connector assembly includes a plurality of electrical contacts and a sealing member including a corresponding plurality of apertures; each electrical contact extends within a corresponding aperture of the plurality of apertures such that each contact is accessible for coupling with a corresponding connector element of a lead connector. The lead connector elements protrude from a first side of an insulative substrate of the lead connector, and may be coupled to the contacts of the device connector assembly by aligning each connector element with the corresponding aperture of the sealing member, and applying a force to a second side of the insulative substrate, opposite the first side, in order to press each connector element into engagement with the corresponding contact.
Abstract:
A complex connector and component within an implantable medical device in which the complex connector is positioned within the spacing footprint of the component to optimize packaging within the device.
Abstract:
Various embodiments of a feedthrough header assembly and a device including such assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes a header having an inner surface and an outer surface; a dielectric substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface, where the second major surface of the dielectric substrate is disposed adjacent to the inner surface of the header; and a patterned conductive layer disposed on the first major surface of the dielectric substrate, where the patterned conductive layer includes a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion electrically isolated from the first conductive portion. The assembly further includes a feedthrough pin electrically connected to the second conductive portion of the patterned conductive layer and disposed within a via that extends through the dielectric substrate and the header. The feedthrough pin extends beyond the outer surface of the header.
Abstract:
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a plunger according to a first embodiment of the present design; FIG. 2 is front elevation view of the plunger of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the plunger of FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a left side view of the plunger of FIG. 1; FIG. 5 is a right side view of the plunger of FIG. 1; FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the plunger of FIG. 1; FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the plunger of FIG. 1; FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view of the plunger of FIG. 1; FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of a plunger according to a second embodiment of the present design; FIG. 10 is front elevation view of the plunger of FIG. 9; FIG. 11 is a rear elevation view of the plunger of FIG. 9; FIG. 12 is a left side view of the plunger of FIG. 9; FIG. 13 is a right side view of the plunger of FIG. 9; FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the plunger of FIG. 9; FIG. 15 is a bottom plan view of the plunger of FIG. 9; and, FIG. 16 is a rear perspective view of the plunger of FIG. 9.
Abstract:
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a handle for a medical tool according to the present design; FIG. 2 is front elevation view of the handle for a medical tool of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the handle for a medical tool of FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a left side view of the handle for a medical tool of FIG. 1; FIG. 5 is a right side view of the handle for a medical tool of FIG. 1; FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the handle for a medical tool of FIG. 1; FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the handle for a medical tool of FIG. 1; FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view of the handle for a medical tool of FIG. 1; FIG. 9 is cross-sectional view of the handle for a medical tool of FIG. 1 taken in the plane of line 9-9 of FIG. 2, with a cross-sectional view taken in the plane of and in an opposite direction indicated by line 9-9 being a mirror image thereof; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the handle for a medical tool of FIG. 1 taken in the plane of line 10-10 of FIG. 4; and, FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the handle for a medical tool of FIG. 1 taken in the plane of line 11-11 of FIG. 4. The broken lines in the drawings are for the purpose of illustrating portions of the handle for a medical tool that form no part of the claimed design. Dot-dash lines indicate a transition from claimed subject matter to unclaimed subject matter. Surfaces forming part of the claimed design are defined by shaded surfaces.