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Squeeze-actuated catheter connecter and method

  • US 7,387,624 B2
  • Filed: 02/16/2006
  • Issued: 06/17/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A connector for coupling a catheter to an implantable medical device, the connector comprising:

  • a retaining member comprising;

    a tubular sleeve having a cross-section defined by a major axis and an orthogonal minor axis; and

    a locking finger positioned along the minor axis and extending inwardly from the sleeve;

    wherein the retaining member is deflectable from a first position to a second position such that the locking finger, when the retaining member is in the second position, is displaced outwardly from a location of the locking finger when the retaining member is in the first position; and

    a housing surrounded by the retaining member, the housing comprising;

    a tubular wall defining a radial window operable to receive the locking finger, wherein the housing is configured to operatively surround both an end of the catheter and a stem of the implantable medical device; and

    a housing flange that defines a first slot positioned along the minor axis of the retaining member, and a second slot positioned along the major axis of the retaining member, wherein the retaining member comprises a tab positioned to fit within the first slot and the second slot.

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