CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES FOR IMPLANTABLE STIMULATORS

摘要

Exemplary systems include a stimulator configured to be implanted within a patient, the stimulator having a body defined by at least one side surface disposed in between distal and proximal end surfaces, and a connector assembly configured to be coupled to the stimulator and extend parallel to the at least one side surface of the stimulator. The connector assembly is further configured to facilitate removable coupling of a lead having one or more electrodes disposed thereon to the stimulator.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
an implantable microstimulator comprising
a single body having a distal end surface, a proximal end surface, at least one side surface disposed in between the distal and proximal end surfaces, and a plurality of feedthroughs extending through the single body, andelectrical circuitry disposed within the single body, coupled to the feedthroughs, and configured and arranged to generate electrical stimulation current and deliver the electrical stimulation current through the feedthroughs; a connector assembly configured to be coupled to the microstimulator and extending parallel to the at least one side surface of the microstimulator; and a plurality of wires extending between, and electrically coupling, the feedthroughs and the connector assembly; wherein the connector assembly is further configured to removably receive a portion of a lead and to electrically couple one or more electrodes disposed on the lead to the microstimulator via the plurality of wires.