TIP ASSEMBLY FOR MEDICAL ELECTRICAL LEAD
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1. An implantable lead comprising:
- a flexible body extending between a proximal end and a distal end;
a connector assembly secured to the proximal end for coupling the lead to an implantable medical device, the connector assembly including a terminal pin rotatable relative to the body;
a conductor member disposed longitudinally within the body and coupled to the terminal pin, the conductor member rotatable relative to the body; and
a distal assembly coupled to the distal end of the body and including;
a housing having a distal region and a proximal region, the proximal region fixedly coupled to the distal end of the body;
a coupler rotatably disposed within the housing, the coupler having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end connected to the conductor member;
a helical electrode fixedly secured to the coupler; and
a guide element connected to or integral with the housing located distal to the coupler, the guide element including an engaging surface and a proximal bearing surface, the engaging surface configured to engage the helical electrode;
wherein the engaging surface of the guide element interacts with the helical electrode to cause the helical electrode and the coupler to translate longitudinally when the helical electrode is rotated against the engaging surface, and wherein longitudinal translation of the coupler relative to the housing is limited by the distal end of the coupler contacting the proximal bearing surface of the guide element.
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Abstract
An implantable lead may include a coupler, a fixation helix secured to the coupler and a guide element that includes an engaging surface and a proximal bearing surface. The engaging surface may be configured to engage the fixation helix such that the engaging surface of the guide element interacts with the fixation helix to cause the fixation helix to translate longitudinally when the fixation helix is rotated against the engaging surface. Longitudinal translation of the coupler and fixation helix may be limited by the distal end of the coupler contacting the proximal bearing surface of the guide element.
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1. An implantable lead comprising:
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a flexible body extending between a proximal end and a distal end; a connector assembly secured to the proximal end for coupling the lead to an implantable medical device, the connector assembly including a terminal pin rotatable relative to the body; a conductor member disposed longitudinally within the body and coupled to the terminal pin, the conductor member rotatable relative to the body; and a distal assembly coupled to the distal end of the body and including; a housing having a distal region and a proximal region, the proximal region fixedly coupled to the distal end of the body; a coupler rotatably disposed within the housing, the coupler having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end connected to the conductor member; a helical electrode fixedly secured to the coupler; and a guide element connected to or integral with the housing located distal to the coupler, the guide element including an engaging surface and a proximal bearing surface, the engaging surface configured to engage the helical electrode; wherein the engaging surface of the guide element interacts with the helical electrode to cause the helical electrode and the coupler to translate longitudinally when the helical electrode is rotated against the engaging surface, and wherein longitudinal translation of the coupler relative to the housing is limited by the distal end of the coupler contacting the proximal bearing surface of the guide element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An implantable lead configured to carry an electrical signal, the implantable lead comprising:
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a flexible body extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the body configured to carry an electrical signal from the proximal end to the distal end; and a distal assembly coupled to the distal end of the body, the distal assembly including; a housing having a distal region and a proximal region, the proximal region fixedly coupled to the distal end of the body, the distal region including a distal end; a coupler rotatably disposed within the housing, the coupler having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end connected to the conductor member; a fixation helix fixedly secured to the coupler; and a guide element connected to or integral with the housing located distal to the coupler, the guide element including an engaging surface and a proximal bearing surface, the engaging surface configured to engage the helical electrode; wherein the engaging surface of the guide element interacts with the fixation helix to cause the fixation helix and the coupler to translate longitudinally when the fixation helix is rotated against the engaging surface, and wherein longitudinal translation of the coupler relative to the housing is limited by the distal end of the coupler contacting the proximal bearing surface of the guide element. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. An implantable lead comprising:
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a flexible body extending between a proximal end and a distal end; a connector assembly secured to the proximal end for coupling the lead to an implantable medical device, the connector assembly including a terminal pin rotatable relative to the body; a conductor member disposed longitudinally within the body and coupled to the terminal pin, the conductor member rotatable relative to the body; and a distal assembly coupled to the distal end of the body and including; a housing having a distal region, a distal end and a proximal region, the proximal region fixedly coupled to the distal end of the body; a coupler rotatably disposed within the housing, the coupler having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end connected to the conductor member; a helical electrode fixedly secured to the coupler; and a distal plate connected to or integral with the housing located within the distal region of the housing, the distal plate including a proximal bearing surface and an arcuate opening defining an engaging surface, the engaging surface configured to engage the helical electrode; wherein the engaging surface interacts with the helical electrode to cause the helical electrode and the coupler to translate longitudinally when the helical electrode is rotated against the engaging surface, and wherein longitudinal translation is limited by the distal end of the coupler contacting the proximal bearing surface of the distal plate. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An implantable lead comprising:
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a flexible body extending between a proximal end and a distal end; a connector assembly secured to the proximal end for coupling the lead to an implantable medical device, the connector assembly including a terminal pin rotatable relative to the body; a conductor member disposed longitudinally within the body and coupled to the terminal pin, the conductor member rotatable relative to the body; and a distal assembly coupled to the distal end of the body and including; a housing having a distal region and a proximal region, the proximal region fixedly coupled to the distal end of the body; a coupler rotatably disposed within the housing, the coupler having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end connected to the conductor member; a helical electrode fixedly secured to the coupler; and a guide element inserted within the distal region of the housing, the guide element including an engaging surface and a proximal bearing surface, the engaging surface configured to engage the helical electrode; wherein the engaging surface of the guide element interacts with the helical electrode to cause the helical electrode and the coupler to translate longitudinally when the helical electrode is rotated against the engaging surface, and wherein longitudinal translation of the coupler relative to the housing is limited by the distal end of the coupler contacting the proximal bearing surface of the guide element. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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