Inventors:
Edwin G. Duffin - New Brighton MN
Warren S. Watson - New Brighton MN
Karel F. A. A. Smits - Oirsheek, NL
Assignee:
Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61N 139
Abstract:
A medical electrical pulse generator having a switchable connector assembly. The connector assembly is provided with connector bores, each intended to receive a medical electrical lead or a sealing plug, if no lead is provided. Electrical connectors located within the bores are arranged such that interconnection of the pulse generator circuitry within the device and electrodes on the leads and/or housing of the device can be altered by means of connector pins located on the electrical leads or the sealing plugs, which may be employed to interconnect electrical connectors within a connector bore.