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Self-supporting terminal for implantable pulse generator and method of manufacturing the same
Assignee: Pacesetter Inc
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Filing: 1987-04-03
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Granted: 1988-10-04
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Expires: 2007-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A terminal for an implantable pulse generator for connecting an electrode lead to the generator includes a base section formed of partially stabilized zirconia (PSZ) mounted on the exterior of the pulse generator housing and a conductive terminal member coupled to the base section. The base section, terminal member and pulse generator housing are joined by a biocompatible brazing alloy which is composed, by weight, of about 13% to about 17% copper, about 13% to about 17% nickel, and the balance being titanium.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger M. L. Foote
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/18; A61N1/32; A61N1/36; A61N1/372; A61N1/375; A61N1/3752; A61N1/3754; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/909; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49204; Y10T29/49208; Y10T29/4921; Y10T29/49211; Y10T29/49213
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A terminal for an implantable pulse generator for connecting an electrode lead to the generator, the terminal comprising: an exterior base section formed of partially stabilized zirconia, said base section being mounted on the generator; and a metallic terminal member including means for receiving the electrode lead, said member being supported by said base section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A terminal for an implantable pulse generator for connecting an electrode lead to the generator, the terminal comprising: an exterior base section formed of partially stabilized zirconia, said base section being mounted on the generator; and a metallic terminal member including means for receiving the electrode lead, said member being supported by said base section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A terminal as recited in claim 1, wherein said base section is coupled to the generator and to the terminal member by a brazing alloy.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A terminal as recited in claim 2, wherein said brazing alloy comprises a biocompatible active material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A terminal as recited in claim 2, wherein said brazing alloy consists essentially by weight of about 13% to about 17% copper, about 13% to about 17% nickel, and any balance being titanium.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A terminal as recited in claim 1, wherein said receiving means comprises a hole in said terminal member for receiving the electrode lead, and a screw disposed in said terminal member and projecting into the hole for maintaining the electrode lead in place within the hole.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A terminal as recited in claim 1, wherein said terminal member includes a shaft portion extending from said receiving means, and said base section is disposed about said shaft portion so as to separate said receiving means from the pulse generator.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
78 words
A terminal for an implantable pulse generator for connecting an electrode lead to the generator, the terminal comprising: a base section formed of partially stabilized zirconia coupled to an exterior portion of the pulse generator; and a metallic terminal member having a shaft portion coupled to a lead receiving portion, said shaft portion being encircled by said base section for supporting said terminal member and separating said lead receiving portion from the exterior portion of the pulse generator.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
78 words
A terminal for an implantable pulse generator for connecting an electrode lead to the generator, the terminal comprising: a base section formed of partially stabilized zirconia coupled to an exterior portion of the pulse generator; and a metallic terminal member having a shaft portion coupled to a lead receiving portion, said shaft portion being encircled by said base section for supporting said terminal member and separating said lead receiving portion from the exterior portion of the pulse generator.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A terminal as recited in claim 7, wherein said base section comprises partially stabilized zirconia using a stabilizer selected from a group consisting of magnesium oxide and yttrium oxide.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A terminal as recited in claim 7, wherein said base section is coupled to said terminal member via a brazed alloy.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of manufacturing a terminal for an implantable pulse generator for connecting an electrode lead to the generator, the method comprising: providing an exterior base section formed of partially stabilized zirconia, said base section being adapted for mounting on the generator; and brazing to said base section a metallic terminal member including means for receiving the electrode lead, said metallic member being supported by said base section, said brazing step involving a biocompatible alloy consisting essentially by weight of about 13% to about 17% copper, about 13% to about 17% nickel, and any balance being titanium.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of manufacturing a terminal for an implantable pulse generator for connecting an electrode lead to the generator, the method comprising: providing an exterior base section formed of partially stabilized zirconia, said base section being adapted for mounting on the generator; and brazing to said base section a metallic terminal member including means for receiving the electrode lead, said metallic member being supported by said base section, said brazing step involving a biocompatible alloy consisting essentially by weight of about 13% to about 17% copper, about 13% to about 17% nickel, and any balance being titanium.
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