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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 25, 2007
James A. Alexander, Shorewood, MN (US);
Michael E. Metzler, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Jay K. Lahti, Blaine, MN (US);
Robert L. Olson, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
James A. Alexander, Shorewood, MN (US);
Michael E. Metzler, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Jay K. Lahti, Blaine, MN (US);
Robert L. Olson, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
An implantable medical device that includes a body that includes a proximal end portion configured to be at least partially received by an apparatus, and a distal end portion; a stimulating electrical element at the distal end portion of the body; a stimulating contact at the proximal end portion of the body, wherein the stimulating contact is positioned such that, when received by the apparatus, at least a portion of the apparatus is capable of electrically coupling to the stimulating contact; a stimulating conductor that electrically couples the stimulating electrical element to the stimulating contact; a conductive body, wherein the conductive body is not utilized for application of stimulation; a conductive body contact, wherein the conductive body is electrically connected to the conductive body contact. Systems that include devices are also disclosed.