Patent ID: 6080188
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: A61N,H01R

Abstract:
A handle unit for use in an implantable medical device with a base for connecting said implantable medical device to a lead body end, said handle for use by direct manual operation to close off and open to lead access and engagement in said bore, said handle unit comprising;an axle member for turnable engagement with said lead body, said axle member having at least two longitudinal portions forming a substantial part of said axle member, a first outer surface area of said substantial part being of a smaller radial dimension than a second outer surface area of said substantial part which is disposed circumferencially from said first outer surface and,a manually engageable handle member for imparting rotational movement to said axle member substantial part having a manually engageable lever handle member in fixed engagement with said axle member longitudinal portion, such that when movement in an arc is imparted to said lever handle member rotational movement of said axle member is imparted in the same degree and direction about a central axis of said substantial part.