Lead adaptor having low resistance conductors and/or encapsulated housing
First Claim
1. An implantable lead adaptor comprising:
- a) an encapsulated thermoplastic adaptor housing defining a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, the proximal end portion having a first receptacle configured for receiving a unipolar connector assembly associated with a first implantable cardiac lead, and a second receptacle configured for receiving a second connector assembly associated with a second implantable cardiac lead; and
b) an elongated flexible lead portion extending from the distal end portion of the adaptor housing and having a quadripolar connector assembly operatively associated with a distal end section thereof for connection to an implantable pulse generating device, wherein low resistance conductive wires electrically connect the quadripolar connector assembly with the first and second receptacles of the adaptor housing.
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Abstract
An implantable lead adaptor is disclosed that includes an encapsulated thermoplastic housing defining a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion has a first receptacle configured to receive a first type of connector assembly associated with a first implantable cardiac lead, and a second receptacle configured to receive a second type of connector assembly associated with a second implantable cardiac lead. An elongated flexible lead portion extends from the distal end portion of the adaptor housing. A connector assembly is operatively associated with a distal end section of the flexible lead portion of the adaptor for connection to an implantable pulse-generating device, such as, for example, an implantable pacemaker or defibrillator. Low resistance conductor wires electrically connect the connector assembly associated with the distal end section of the lead portion with the first and second receptacles of the adaptor housing.
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1. An implantable lead adaptor comprising:
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a) an encapsulated thermoplastic adaptor housing defining a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, the proximal end portion having a first receptacle configured for receiving a unipolar connector assembly associated with a first implantable cardiac lead, and a second receptacle configured for receiving a second connector assembly associated with a second implantable cardiac lead; and b) an elongated flexible lead portion extending from the distal end portion of the adaptor housing and having a quadripolar connector assembly operatively associated with a distal end section thereof for connection to an implantable pulse generating device, wherein low resistance conductive wires electrically connect the quadripolar connector assembly with the first and second receptacles of the adaptor housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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