Medtronic, Inc.

Gary M Grose

Andrew J Ries

David B Engmark

Gregory John Haubrich

Piotr J Przybyszewski

Garry L Dublin

Len D Twetan

Todd H Schaefer

Thomas I Ceballos

Brian R Burwick

Mitchell R Maciver

Andrina J Hougham

George J Rowley

Jane M DeMay

An implantable medical device (IMD) having a hermetic housing formed from a case and a cover each having an exterior surface and an interior surface. An IMD component is mounted to the interior surface of the cover and has an electrical contact. A hybrid circuit is assembled in the case. The IMD component electrical contact is electrically coupled to the to the hybrid circuit assembled in the case.

Assembly method for implantable medical device

A telemetry antenna for an implantable medical device includes one or more portions having a non-linear configuration. In some embodiments, the non-linear configuration provides an antenna having a greater antenna length than the linear lengthwise dimension of the antenna structure. In some embodiments, the non-linear configuration is a serpentine pattern.

Telemetry antenna for an implantable medical device

A connector for clamping lead bodies into connector bores in implantable medical devices has several alternative embodiments. In each there is a handle that has a fixed relationship with an axle member that connects through the connector block perpendicular to the long axes of the connector bores for the leads. A large, manually operable flag or handle member clicks into position to lock the lead in by positioning a saddle portion against the lead body in the bore. The handle may be split into legs or the axle may be split into legs and the space between the legs filled with medical adhesive if desired. Likewise a soft material elastomer may surround the saddle portion to prevent rough contact with the lead body.

Setscrew less lead connector system for medical devices

A signal generator assembly having a signal generator and a preformed connector mechanically secured to each other. Posts extend from the signal generator into apertures in the connector. Orifices in the connector intersect the apertures and means are provided to engage the posts within the apertures through the orifices. In a preferred embodiment, the posts are provided with keyways and keys are inserted through the orifices to engage the keyways. The keys may be formed as wedges, preferably having a locking taper, to urge the connector and signal generator into firmer contact. A resilient cushion may be provided between the connector and the signal generator to enhance the interaction of the components.

Body implantable signal generator assembly

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Brooklyn Park, MN, United States of America

Gary M Grose