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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 27, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 06, 2002
James C. Biggs, East Aurora, NY (US);
Norbert W. Frenz, Jr., Clarence, NY (US);
David A. Faltisco, Blasdell, NY (US);
James C. Biggs, East Aurora, NY (US);
Norbert W. Frenz, Jr., Clarence, NY (US);
David A. Faltisco, Blasdell, NY (US);
Wilson Greatbatch Ltd., Clarence, NY (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a header assembly attachable to a medical device for the purpose of connecting its output terminals to at least one lead, the lead terminating at a target organ or portion of the body intending to be assisted. A number of leads are connectable to the header, including single and coaxial leads. The header assembly may be molded directly to the medical device or preformed and then attached to the device casing, either by mechanical fastener and/or chemical adhesive.