Patent ID: 7711429
Filing Date: 2010-05-04
Classification: A61N,H01R,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A lead retention assembly for connecting a plurality of electrical leads to an implantable medical device, the lead retention assembly comprising: a first receptacle having a longitudinally extending first port and a second receptacle having a second longitudinally extending second port, each receptacle including an electrical contact for electrically connecting the respective electrical lead to electrical circuitry of an implantable medical device; a support member having a first side recess, a second side recess, a first longitudinally bisected port with a first surface, and a second longitudinally bisected port with a second surface; a first side clamp having a third longitudinally bisected port with a third surface, the first side recess of the support member to receive the first side clamp such that the first surface of the support member is confrontally disposed with the third surface of the first side clamp to define the first longitudinally extending port; a second side clamp having a fourth longitudinally bisected port with a fourth surface, the second side recess of the support member to receive the second side clamp such that the second surface of the support member is confrontally disposed with the fourth surface of the second side clamp to define the second longitudinally extending port; and a fastener configured to urge both the first and second side clamps toward the support member upon actuation of the fastener and to thereby clamp the connective ends of the respective electrical lead bodies within the first and second longitudinally extending ports.