Patent ID: 7031774
Filing Date: 2006-04-18
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. An implantable lead comprising: a lead body comprising a connector assembly disposed at a proximal end of the lead body, the connector assembly having a connector with terminal contacts; a pair of distal electrodes that are disposed on the lead body; a pair of proximal electrodes that are disposed on the lead body and located proximal to the distal electrodes; a first pair of stationary contacts in electrical continuity, respectivey, with the pair of distal electrodes; a second pair of stationary contacts in electrical continuity, respectively, with the pair of proximal electrodes; and a bifurcation boot slidably disposed on the lead body, the bifurcation boot comprising a pair of mobile contacts and conductors, wherein the pair of mobile contacts are in electrical continuity with the terminal contacts by the conductors, and wherein the mobile contacts are movable between first and second positions on the lead body such that in the first position the mobile contacts are engaged with the first pair of stationary contacts to establish electrical continuity between the terminal contacts and the distal electrodes, and such that in the second position the mobile contacts are engaged with the second pair of stationary contacts to establish electrical continuity between the terminal contacts and the proximal electrodes.