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Extendable and retractable lead having a snap-fit terminal connector

  • US 7,392,095 B2
  • Filed: 07/01/2005
  • Issued: 06/24/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/22/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A lead for a medical device, the lead comprising:

  • a lead body extending from a distal end portion to a proximal end portion;

    at least one conductor disposed within the lead body and extending from the proximal end portion;

    an electrically conductive terminal pin disposed at the proximal end portion of the lead body, the electrically conductive terminal pin having at least recess;

    an insulative sleeve coupled with the electrically conductive terminal pin with a snap-fit connection; and

    the snap-fit connection includes a rotatable snap-fitted connection that allows rotation of the terminal pin relative to the sleeve after the sleeve is snap-fittedly coupled with the terminal pin, and the terminal pin is rotatable relative to the sleeve.

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