Universal cable connector for temporarily connecting implantable stimulation leads and implantable stimulation devices with a non-implantable system analyzer
First Claim
1. A system for testing a plurality of implantable stimulation leads adapted for use with an implantable stimulation device, each of the plurality of implantable stimulation leads having a proximal male connector of a prescribed size adapted to be detachably secured to the implantable stimulation device, the system comprising:
- a non-implantable system analyzer having a first multi-pin connector, the system analyzer including processing means for applying test signals to and monitoring test signals on specified pins of the first multi-pin connector in accordance with a prescribed test sequence;
a connector block having a plurality of receptacles for varying sizes adapted to receive a corresponding variety of different sized proximal male connectors, the proximal male connector of each of the plurality of implantable stimulation leads being detachably secured to one of the plurality of receptacles, the plurality of receptacles being greater than the plurality of proximal male connectors; and
a multi-conductor cable having a first end for connection with the connector block, and a second end for connection with the first multi-pin connector of the system analyzer, the multi-conductor cable having a multiplicity of electrical conductors therein, each receptacle of the connector block being connected to a respective pin of the first multi-pin connector through at least one of the multiplicity of electrical conductors;
whereby each of the implantable stimulation leads is detachably connected to one of the respective pins of the first multi-pin connector whenever the implantable stimulation lead is detachably secured to a corresponding receptacle of the connector block, thereby allowing the system analyzer to apply a desired test signal to the implantable stimulation leads or to monitor a signal appearing on the implantable stimulation leads in accordance with the prescribed test sequence through the connector block;
whereby a plurality of sizes of implantable stimulation leads may be tested prior to connecting the implantable13 stimulation leads to the implantable stimulation device.
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Abstract
A universal cable connector includes a plurality of different sized connectors adapted to mate with the proximal connectors of different sized implantable stimulation leads. The cable connector attaches to a system analyzer and enables the system analyzer to interface with whatever implantable stimulation leads are connected to the connector block, thereby allowing the system analyzer to perform desired tests, such as threshold-determining tests, using the implanted stimulation leads. An adapter cable and clamp is also provided that allows an electrical connection of the proper polarity to be established between an implantable stimulation device, e.g., an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), and the connector block while the implantable stimulation device is connected to a patient and is operating, thereby permitting the system analyzer to monitor the performance of the implantable stimulation device.
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16 Claims
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1. A system for testing a plurality of implantable stimulation leads adapted for use with an implantable stimulation device, each of the plurality of implantable stimulation leads having a proximal male connector of a prescribed size adapted to be detachably secured to the implantable stimulation device, the system comprising:
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a non-implantable system analyzer having a first multi-pin connector, the system analyzer including processing means for applying test signals to and monitoring test signals on specified pins of the first multi-pin connector in accordance with a prescribed test sequence; a connector block having a plurality of receptacles for varying sizes adapted to receive a corresponding variety of different sized proximal male connectors, the proximal male connector of each of the plurality of implantable stimulation leads being detachably secured to one of the plurality of receptacles, the plurality of receptacles being greater than the plurality of proximal male connectors; and a multi-conductor cable having a first end for connection with the connector block, and a second end for connection with the first multi-pin connector of the system analyzer, the multi-conductor cable having a multiplicity of electrical conductors therein, each receptacle of the connector block being connected to a respective pin of the first multi-pin connector through at least one of the multiplicity of electrical conductors; whereby each of the implantable stimulation leads is detachably connected to one of the respective pins of the first multi-pin connector whenever the implantable stimulation lead is detachably secured to a corresponding receptacle of the connector block, thereby allowing the system analyzer to apply a desired test signal to the implantable stimulation leads or to monitor a signal appearing on the implantable stimulation leads in accordance with the prescribed test sequence through the connector block; whereby a plurality of sizes of implantable stimulation leads may be tested prior to connecting the implantable13 stimulation leads to the implantable stimulation device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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