Patent ID: 8897876
Filing Date: 2014-11-25
Classification: A61N,H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector for an implantable medical device, the connector comprising: an elongated connector housing having a first end, a second end, a length, and an outer surface, the connector housing defining a port at the second end of the connector housing that extends along at least a portion of the length of the connector housing, the port configured and arranged for receiving a proximal end of a lead or lead extension, a plurality of connector contacts disposed in the connector housing, the connector contacts configured and arranged for coupling to terminals disposed on the proximal end of the lead or lead extension when the proximal end of the lead or lead extension is received by the port; and a retaining element configured and arranged for retaining the lead or lead extension when the lead or lead extension is received by the port, wherein the retaining element comprises a conical collar disposed at the second end of the connector and a plurality of jaws at least partially disposed within the collar, wherein the collar and the plurality of jaws are configured and arranged to operate as a pin vice such that rotation of the collar about an axis aligned with the length of the connector causes the plurality of jaws to engage and tighten against an outer surface of the lead or lead extension when the lead or lead extension is received by the port.