MULTI-CHANNEL CONNECTOR FOR BRAIN STIMULATION SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A connector system comprising:
- a connector comprising a male connector, a female connector, and one or more channels axially disposed in the female connector, wherein at least one of the channels has an indexing element adapted to receive the male connector in a defined orientation relative to the female connector, thereby forming at least two electrical connections along two or more axial positions; and
a neurological device electrically coupled with at least one of the male and female connectors.
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Abstract
An implantable connector for use with a neurological device and a lead extension includes a male connector having a plurality of electrical contacts axially arranged along the connector, insulated from each other. The connector also includes a female connector having one or more channels axially disposed therein and a plurality of conductors axially arranged on the female connector. The plurality of conductors are electrically insulated from each other, and at least one indexing element is disposed adjacent to one or more of the channels. The indexing element allows the male connector to be received into the one or more channels in a defined orientation relative to the channel, thereby forming at least two electrical connections along two or more axial positions. Often the neurological device is a brain stimulating and recording lead. The male and female connectors are often fastened together with a screw or by twist-locking the two members together.
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14 Claims
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1. A connector system comprising:
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a connector comprising a male connector, a female connector, and one or more channels axially disposed in the female connector, wherein at least one of the channels has an indexing element adapted to receive the male connector in a defined orientation relative to the female connector, thereby forming at least two electrical connections along two or more axial positions; and a neurological device electrically coupled with at least one of the male and female connectors. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for connecting a neurological device with a lead extension, the method comprising:
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positioning a male connector relative to a female connector having one or more channels disposed therein; inserting the male connector into one of the channels thereby forming at least two electrical connections along two or more axial positions; releasably fastening the male connector to the female connector; and implanting the coupled male and female connectors in a patient. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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