Lead locking mechanism for cardiac pacers

Details Lead locking mechanism for cardiac pacers Lead locking mechanism for cardiac pacers

1987-08-04

1988-11-15

Jaworski, Francis

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439784, 439805, A61N 100

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047841419

ABSTRACT:
A lead locking mechanism suitable for use in a cardiac pacer is provided for axial in-line lead attachment in a pacer neck thereby permitting reduction in pacer neck thickness. The lead locking mechanism includes a substantially fixed annular collar and a hollow screw member threadedly mounted within the annular collar. The annular collar and hollow screw member confine a radially contractable and expandable lead locking member therebetween which functions to clamp a lead connector pin in response to movement of the hollow screw member.

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