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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 2016
Filed:
Apr. 30, 2008
John L. Sommer, Coon Rapids, MN (US);
Michael D. Eggen, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Joseph A. Dupay, Andover, MN (US);
John L. Sommer, Coon Rapids, MN (US);
Michael D. Eggen, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Joseph A. DuPay, Andover, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A lead coupling device adapted for coupling to a lead and methods for using the coupling devices are provided. The coupling device includes a housing assembly having a proximal opening and a distal opening. The coupling device also has a lead receiving channel that is disposed between the two openings to receive a lead therethrough. Various electronics components may also included in the coupling device that enable operations such as sensing, delivery of electrical energy and wireless communication between the coupling device and an external device.