A subcutaneous cardiac defibrillation system implantable comprising a housing and a subcutaneous implantable lead comprising a proximal end connected to the housing and a distal free end. The subcutaneous implantable lead comprises at least one defibrillation electrode and at least three detection electrodes. The first detection electrode and the second detection electrode form a first dipole, and the third detection electrode and the first detection electrode, or the third detection electrode and the second detection electrode, or the housing and one of said detection electrodes, form a second dipole. The defibrillation electrode is positioned between the second detection electrode and the third detection electrode, the first dipole is positioned between the housing and the defibrillation electrode, the third electrode is positioned between the free distal end of the lead and the defibrillation electrode, and the length of the first dipole is shorter than the length of the second dipole.

Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems and methods for connecting a lead to an implantable medical device. The apparatuses, systems and methods may include a clamp arranged within a connector port configured to secure the lead with a header in response to frictional engagement between a portion of the implantable lead and the clamp.

A cochlear hearing aid implant includes a transceiver coil, an electronic circuit providing a stimulation signal, an electrode lead including a plurality of electrodes and a first connector. The electrode lead receives the stimulation signal via the first connector and provides the stimulation signals. The implant includes a housing accommodating the electronic circuit, and the housing includes or is connected to a second connector. The first connector and the second connector are connected. The first connector or the second connector includes multiple male plugs arranged in parallel. The first connector or the second connector includes multiple female plugs arranged in parallel. Each female plug is configured to be connected to each of the multiple male plugs, and each of the multiple female plugs and each of the multiple male plugs are connected to either the electronic circuit or to an electrode of the plurality of electrodes.

Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for supporting components of an implantable medical device. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include a first electrode and a second electrode and a scaffold assembly configured to support the first electrode and the second electrode.

The present disclosure relates to implantable neuromodulation devices and methods of fabrication, and in particular to anatomically contoured spinal cord stimulation leads for high density neural interfaces and methods of microfabricating the stimulation leads. Particularly, aspects are directed to a thin film lead assembly that includes a cable having: a first supporting structure formed of dielectric material, a first set of conductive traces formed on the first supporting structure, a second supporting structure formed of dielectric material, and a second set of conductive traces formed on the second supporting structure. The thin film lead assembly also includes an electrode assembly having: a third supporting structure formed of dielectric material, a first set of electrodes in electrical connection with the first set of conductive traces, and a second set of electrodes in electrical connection with the second set of conductive traces.

Provided is a connector assembly for use in an implantable medical device. The connector assembly for use in an implantable medical device includes an insulating sealed housing and at least one conductive element. The sealed housing defines at least one connecting hole along an axial direction of the sealed housing, a hole wall of each of the at least one connecting hole defines at least one circumferential mounting groove, and the at least one circumferential mounting groove is arranged along an axial direction of the at least one connecting hole. The at least one conductive element is disposed in a corresponding one of the at least one circumferential mounting groove and is drawn out to an outside of the sealed housing through a respective electrical contact element.

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system having a recharging system with self alignment, a system for mapping current fields using a completely wireless system, multiple independent electrode stimulation outsource, and control through software on a Smartphone/mobile device and tablet hardware during trial and permanent implants. SCS system can include multiple electrodes, multiple, independently programmable, stimulation channels within an implantable pulse generator (IPG) providing concurrent, but unique stimulation fields. SCS system can include a replenishable power source, rechargeable using transcutaneous power transmissions between antenna coil pairs. An external charger unit, having its own rechargeable battery, can charge the IPG replenishable power source. A real-time clock can provide an auto-run schedule for daily stimulation. A bi-directional telemetry link informs the patient or clinician the status of the system, including the state of charge of the IPG battery. Other processing circuitry in current IPG allows electrode impedance measurements to be made.

The present disclosure relates to implantable neuromodulation devices and methods of fabrication, and in particular to a separable high density connectors for implantable neuromodulation devices. Particularly, aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a medical device comprising an electronics module and a header for connecting the electronics module to a lead assembly. The header includes: a housing that includes (i) a cavity having a central axis or plane and an internal surface, and (ii) an opening aligned with the central axis or plane of the cavity, an array of retractable contacts extending from the internal surface towards the central axis or plane of the cavity, and an array of connection terminals on the housing, where each connection terminal of the array of connection terminals is: (i) electrically connected to the electronics module, and (ii) electrically connectable to a retractable contact of the array of retractable contacts.

A connector that includes contact assemblies and non-conductive stack spacers separating the contact assemblies from each other, the contact assemblies and the stack spacers defining a connector lumen configured to receive a portion of an electrical stimulation lead. The contact assemblies and stack spacers are brazed together forming a sealed connector stack that resists passage of fluid between the contact assemblies and stack spacers. Alternatively or additionally, the stack spacers are made of a non-conductive ceramic, crystalline, or glass material.

An electrical stimulation lead includes a lead body having a distal end portion and a proximal end portion; electrodes disposed along the distal end portion; terminals disposed along the proximal end portion; and conductors extending within the lead body and electrically coupling the electrodes to the terminals; wherein at least one of the electrodes or terminals includes a capacitive contact having a first outer cylinder, an inner cylinder at least partially disposed within the first outer cylinder, and a first non-conductive dielectric deposited between the inner cylinder and the first outer cylinder. The capacitive contacts can also be used as contacts in a connector of a lead extension or a control module.