Patent ID: 7130699
Filing Date: 2006-10-31
Classification: A61N,H01R

Abstract:
1. An adaptor facilitating an electrical connection between an implantable medical lead connector and an external medical device comprising: a housing including a sidewall and a longitudinally extending connector receptacle; at least one contact opening passing through the sidewall to the receptacle and positioned in a location corresponding with at least one ring contact of the lead connector when the lead connector is engaged within the receptacle, the contact opening allowing electrical connection between at least one contact element of the external medical device and the at least one ring contact of the lead connector; and at least one contact clip positioned about the housing and including an external contact surface and an internal contact surface; wherein the internal contact surface extends through the at least one contact opening to electrically engage the at least one ring contact of the lead connector engaged within the receptacle of the adaptor housing; and the external contact surface provides an area for connection with the at least one contact element of the external medical device.