Patent ID: 8204595

Claim:
An implantable medical device, comprising: an implantable leadless microstimulator comprising an elongated microstimulator body having a first end and an opposing second end, the microstimulator further comprising a first electrode disposed on the first end and a second electrode disposed on the opposing second end of the elongated microstimulator body, wherein the first electrode completely covers the first end of the microstimulator body; and a first lead assembly comprising at least one remote electrode disposed at a distal end of the first lead assembly, an insulated conductor electrically connected to the at least one remote electrode, and a first connector disposed at a proximal end of the insulated conductor, wherein the first connector is configured and arranged to receive, and substantially entirely cover, the first electrode of the microstimulator, the first connector comprising a contact to electrically connect the first electrode to the insulated conductor, wherein the first connector is configured and arranged to inhibit fluid ingress into the first connector.