Patent ID: 6052623
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
A feedthrough assembly of an implantable medical device, the implantable medical device having a case with an interior and exterior surface, wherein the implantable medical device includes a medical device circuit assembly mounted within the case, the feedthrough assembly comprising:at least one electrically conductive pin extending through an aperture in the case such that the electrically conductive pin includes a first end projecting from the exterior surface of the case and a second end projecting from the interior surface of the case, the electrically conductive pin being insulated from the case; anda protection circuit assembly including:a diode protection circuit, anda printed circuit board having the diode protection circuit mounted thereon, wherein the printed circuit board forms at least a part of an electrical conductive path for connection of the at least one electrically conductive pin to the medical device circuit assembly mounted within the case, and further wherein the printed circuit board provides for electrical connection of the diode protection circuit mounted thereon between the at least one electrically conductive pin and the case.