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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 24, 2009
Eric J. Wengreen, Blaine, MN (US);
Andrew J. Ries, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
John E. Lovins, Oakdale, MN (US);
Randy S. Roles, Elk River, MN (US);
Eric J. Wengreen, Blaine, MN (US);
Andrew J. Ries, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
John E. Lovins, Oakdale, MN (US);
Randy S. Roles, Elk River, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
This application discusses, among other things, an implantable medical device including a setscrew that enables lead tip visibility as an indicator of full lead insertion without requiring a grommet. In an example, the implantable medical device header is provided with a lead bore and a setscrew bore with the setscrew bore having a longitudinal axis that extends in a transverse direction to, and in communication with, the lead bore. In one example, the setscrew bore intersects with the lead bore at a location that is offset from the central longitudinal axis of the lead bore.