Implantable Medical Device Connector System
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1. An implantable stimulator device, comprising:
- a control unit including;
electronic circuitry;
a feed-through conductor operably coupleable to the electronic circuitry and extendable outside of the control unit;
a header including a connector block having an electrical contact, and an opening adjacent the electrical contact configured to receive an end of the feed-through conductor;
an access port to the opening adjacent the electrical contact; and
a member insertable through the access port, between an interior wall of the opening and the end of the feed-through conductor, to secure the conductor in electrical communication with the electrical contact.
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Abstract
An implantable medical stimulation device is provided including non-weld connections between one or more feed-through conductors and electrical contacts of a connector block for the device. The device can be configured for implantation into a pelvic region of a patient to provide muscle and/or nerve stimulation that is used to control and/or treat a pelvic condition of the patient, such as pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, erectile dysfunction or other pelvic conditions. The non-weld connections serve to simplify connectivity by providing an insertable wedge-like member, or a crimping member, adapted to facilitate selective electrical connectivity.
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20 Claims
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1. An implantable stimulator device, comprising:
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a control unit including; electronic circuitry; a feed-through conductor operably coupleable to the electronic circuitry and extendable outside of the control unit; a header including a connector block having an electrical contact, and an opening adjacent the electrical contact configured to receive an end of the feed-through conductor; an access port to the opening adjacent the electrical contact; and a member insertable through the access port, between an interior wall of the opening and the end of the feed-through conductor, to secure the conductor in electrical communication with the electrical contact. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An implantable stimulator device, comprising:
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a device housing including electronics; a feed-through conductor operably coupleable to the electronics and extendable outside of the device housing; and a header including a connector block having an electrical contact, and an opening adjacent the electrical contact configured to receive an end of the feed-through conductor; and a crimping member adjacent the electrical contact and adapted to secure the end of the conductor in electrical communication with the electrical contact. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of providing electrical stimulation to a patient, comprising:
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providing an implantable stimulator device adapted for implantation in a patient, the implantable stimulator device including a control unit and a header, the control unit housing electronics, and the header including a connector block having an electrical contact and an opening adjacent the electrical contact, with a feed-through conductor operably and electrically coupleable to the electronics; inserting an end of the feed-through conductor into the opening; manipulating a member to provide electrical communication between the feed-through conductor and the electrical contact; and implanting the stimulator device in the pelvic region of the patient. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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