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Lead adaptor having low resistance conductors and/or encapsulated housing

  • US 7,904,161 B2
  • Filed: 07/12/2005
  • Issued: 03/08/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/22/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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