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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2009
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2005
Carole A. Tronnes, Stillwater, MN (US);
Robert A. Munoz, Chandler, AZ (US);
Alexander O. Lakanu, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
John M. Swoyer, Andover, MN (US);
Greg A. Theis, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Bryan J. Zart, Shakopee, MN (US);
David J. Desmet, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Carole A. Tronnes, Stillwater, MN (US);
Robert A. Munoz, Chandler, AZ (US);
Alexander O. Lakanu, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
John M. Swoyer, Andover, MN (US);
Greg A. Theis, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Bryan J. Zart, Shakopee, MN (US);
David J. DeSmet, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
An axial lead connector assembly for an implantable medical device (IMD) facilitates electrical connection between an implantable medical lead and circuitry contained within the housing of an IMD. A connector header defines an axial stack bore to receive an axial stack of in-line connector components. The connector components define a common lead bore to receive a proximal end of an implantable lead. The in-line stack of connector components may include seals, electrical connector elements, a strain relief, and a locking device, each of which defines a passage that forms part of the lead bore.