Patent ID: 8032221

Claim:
An implantable medical device (IMD), comprising: a header; a connector block disposed within the header, the connector block comprising: a lead bore; a setscrew bore in communication with the lead bore, the setscrew bore being offset from the lead bore; and a setscrew threadedly-coupled to the setscrew bore and configured for engaging a lead receivable within the lead bore, wherein the setscrew comprises: a core having a head member and a threaded shank member, wherein the head member includes an engagement segment configured for application of torque; a shoulder region disposed between the head member and the threaded shank member; and an insulating coating coupled to the head member for electrically isolating the head member, wherein the insulating coating is configured to be placed substantially in compression against the core when torque is applied to the head member, wherein the lead is engaged by the shoulder region.