Michael E. Metzler;Jay K. Lahti;James A. Alexander;Robert L. Olson
发明人:
James A. Alexander,Michael E. Metzler,Jay K. Lahti,Robert L. Olson
申请号：
US11739787
公开号：
US08483842B2
申请日:
2007.04.25
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2013
代理人:
摘要：
An implantable medical device that includes a body that includes a proximal end portion configured to be at least partially received by an apparatus, and a distal end portion； a stimulating electrical element at the distal end portion of the body； a stimulating contact at the proximal end portion of the body, wherein the stimulating contact is positioned such that, when received by the apparatus, at least a portion of the apparatus is capable of electrically coupling to the stimulating contact； a stimulating conductor that electrically couples the stimulating electrical element to the stimulating contact； a conductive body, wherein the conductive body is not utilized for application of stimulation； a conductive body contact, wherein the conductive body is electrically connected to the conductive body contact. Systems that include devices are also disclosed.
