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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 29, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 24, 2009
Andrew J. Ries, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Eric J. Wengreen, Blaine, MN (US);
Michael R. Klardie, Bloomington, MN (US);
Jennifer J. Zhao, Plymouth, MN (US);
Richard A. Bruchmann, Andover, MN (US);
Kathleen P. Macke, Hugo, MN (US);
John E. Lovins, Oakdale, MN (US);
Randy S. Roles, Elk River, MN (US);
Andrew J. Ries, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Eric J. Wengreen, Blaine, MN (US);
Michael R. Klardie, Bloomington, MN (US);
Jennifer J. Zhao, Plymouth, MN (US);
Richard A. Bruchmann, Andover, MN (US);
Kathleen P. Macke, Hugo, 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, a header assembly for coupling a medical electrical lead to a medical stimulating device including a header having a capture mechanism within a bore of a lead retention device. In an example, when the lead retention device is retracted from the bore, the capture mechanism prevents the device from falling out. In another example, the header assembly has a vent disposed within the bore of the lead retention device that permits unrestricted flow of air when the lead retention device is retracted from an engagement surface.