Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.

Matthew C Laabs

Jeffrey P Bodner

Jon D Schell

Matthew S Finlay

Scott M Partridge

Luis Miguel Rodriguez

David B Yingling

Walt Laroche

Yvo A Yrimia

A lead assembly for use with an implantable cardiac function management system. The lead assembly includes an elongated flexible pacing lead having a proximal end and a distal end. A terminal connector is connected to the proximal end of the pacing lead and has a distal end formed with a first coupling feature. A pacing lead stabilizer having a central bore is mounted on the pacing lead and is slidable along the pacing lead. The pacing lead stabilizer has a stabilizer proximal end formed with a mating feature complementary to the first coupling feature, such that the pacing lead stabilizer is releasably coupleable to the terminal connector.

Pacing lead stabilizer

A lead assembly having a push-extendable active fixation mechanism. As the terminal end of the lead is pushed, the active fixation element extends from the lead body to a predetermined extension length. Optionally, a seal is formed at the distal end when the terminal is pushed and the terminal moves axially. A further option includes providing a snap fit connection with the terminal when the terminal end is pushed and the active fixation element is fully extended.

Snap-spin lead assembly and method therefor

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Blaine, MN, United States of America

Matthew C Laabs