All publications and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.
The field relates generally to reliable electrical connectors for high-powered implantable medical devices in a fluid and tissue saturated environment.
Implantable medical devices have been known for many years. Many implanted devices need to transmit and/or receive power or data. Examples of such devices are pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD).
Implanted medical devices often require electrical connectors for transmitting and receiving power. The connectors must be remain stable and operate reliably for many years to avoid the need for operating on the patient to replace the components. Corrosion can be a challenge because such medical devices include metal parts receiving power in a fluid environment.
Pacemaker leads are well known for providing a stable and reliable electrical connection. Over the years pacemaker leads have developed to provide stable electrical connections while resisting corrosion and wear. Examples include U.S. Pub. Nos. 2010/0010604, 2011/0196464, 2010/0010604, and 2013/0109905 and U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,433,744 and 8,583,259, the entire contents of which publications and patents are incorporated herein for all purposes. A problem with existing electrical connectors for medical devices is that they do not remain stable when subjected to higher power and/or more challenging fluid environments.
Connectors for other fluid environments have also been developed. Examples include underwater connectors and the like. Examples include European Pub. No. EP2665135 and EP2665137 and International Pub. No. WO1991/015882, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein for all purposes. A problem with such connectors is that they are designed for a specific fluid environment (e.g., water) and operating conditions.
There is a continuing need for improved electrical connectors for implanted medical devices. More broadly, there is the continuing need for improved reliable connectors for application in fluid-saturated environments, and in various respects body fluids.
An implantable connector configured to carry power and control signals to a medical device is provided, comprising a female connector comprising a jack, one or more wiper seals disposed in the jack, one or more cantilevered electrical spring contacts disposed in the jack and positioned adjacent to or surrounded by the one or more wiper seals, and a male connector comprising, a plug adapted to be inserted into the jack of the female connector, one or more electrical contacts disposed on the plug, the one or more electrical contacts configured to be electrically coupled to the one or more cantilevered electrical spring contacts and wiped clean of bodily fluid and/or debris when the plug of the male connector is inserted into the jack of the female connector.
In some embodiments, the cantilevered electrical spring contacts comprise platinum iridium.
A wirelessly powered implantable system is provided, comprising an implantable module adapted to be implanted within a patient and to receive wireless energy from an external module, a medical device adapted to be implanted within the patient and to receive power and control signals from the implantable module via a driveline cable, and a bulkhead connector configured to connect the driveline cable to the implantable module, the bulkhead connector comprising a female connector including a jack, one or more wiper seals disposed in the jack, and one or more cantilevered electrical spring contacts disposed in the jack and positioned adjacent to or surrounded by the one or more wiper seals, and a male connector including a plug adapted to be inserted into the jack of the female connector and one or more electrical contacts disposed on the plug, the one or more electrical contacts configured to be electrically coupled to the one or more cantilevered electrical spring contacts and wiped clean of bodily fluid and/or debris, when the plug of the male connector is inserted into the jack of the female connector.
In some embodiments, the cantilevered electrical spring contacts comprise platinum iridium.
A method of providing an electrical connection in an implantable system is provided, comprising inserting a plug of a male connector into a jack of a female connector, wiping the plug with wiper seals disposed in the jack to clean the plug of bodily fluid and/or debris, and placing one or more platinum iridium cantilevered electrical spring contacts of the female connector into contact with electrical contacts of the male connector to electrically couple the female connector to the male connector.
The novel features of the invention are set forth with particularity in the claims that follow. A better understanding of the features and advantages of the present invention will be obtained by reference to the following detailed description that sets forth illustrative embodiments, in which the principles of the invention are utilized, and the accompanying drawings of which:
In the description that follows, like components have been given the same reference numerals, regardless of whether they are shown in different embodiments. To illustrate an embodiment(s) of the present disclosure in a clear and concise manner, the drawings may not necessarily be to scale and certain features may be shown in somewhat schematic form. Features that are described and/or illustrated with respect to one embodiment may be used in the same way or in a similar way in one or more other embodiments and/or in combination with or instead of the features of the other embodiments.
In another embodiment, the implanted module 104 can include a receiver resonator coil and electronics configured to receive wireless energy from an external transmitter 110, which can include a power supply such as a pulse generator connected to a transmitter resonator coil. The connector can allow a clinician to surgically replace the implanted module by disconnecting the existing driveline cable from the existing module, removing the existing module, and reconnecting the same driveline cable to a new module without removing the medical device. Similarly, the clinician can surgically replace the cable and/or the medical device while leaving the implanted module in place. In some embodiments, an external user interface 112 can be configured to communicate with the implanted module 104 and can be worn by the patient, such as on the patient's wrist. In other embodiments, the external controller can be an electronic computing device such as a personal computer, a tablet, smartphone, or laptop computer.
Various aspects of the bulkhead connector are similar to those shown and described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,655,462, 4,826,144, 4,876,781, 4,907,788, 4,915,366, 4,961,253, 4,964,204, 5,139,243, 5,160,122, 5,503,375, 5,615,870, 5,709,371, 5,791,638, 7,055,812, 4,678,210, 5,082,390, 5,411,348, 5,545,842, 6,749,358, 6,835,084, 7,070,455, and 7,195,523, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein for all purposes by reference.
The o-rings acting as wiper seals are configured to perform two functions: they “wipe” the male connector of fluid, debris, and/or bodily fluids during insertion, and also electrically isolate the electrical connection between the female and the male electrical contacts when the male connector is fully inserted into the female connector. In
In a preferred embodiment, the female electrical contacts, in the form of cantilevered springs, can comprise platinum iridium alloy (Pt-Ir). Platinum iridium has been chosen for its high corrosion resistance. This is particularly important for implanted devices because, in the exemplary embodiment, the connector is saturated in blood and bodily fluids when disconnected inside the body. Although Pt-Ir exemplifies excellent corrosion resistance, its mechanical properties and poor manufacturability make it unsuitable for connector applications. This is particularly true for spring-like elements as described here. By contrast, conventional medical devices typically use other materials which are easier to manufacture. For example, pacemakers typically use MP35N for connectors which can be resistance welded to the wire. These materials are sufficient when exposed to most bodily fluids but have insufficient resistance when saturated in blood for long periods. These materials typically will corrode and fail when exposed to continuous voltages from a high voltage implanted medical device. Pacemakers are typically placed subcutaneously in a pacemaker pocket in the upper torso in part to limit exposure to stresses and strains. The pacemaker location is also relatively easy to access for component replacement. By contrast, the exemplary embodiment illustrates a connector placed deep in the abdominal area where the connector is exposed to high pull forces and stresses. This application is far more demanding than the typical medical application. In addition to the anatomical differences, the high power run through the exemplary connector (e.g., several watts or more of continuous power) further increases the risk of corrosion compared to conventional devices like pacemaker leads.
In one specific embodiment, the cantilevered spring female electrical contacts can have a non-uniform cross-section, where the cantilever is thickest at the point where the contact anchors to the female connector and thins towards the tip of the spring, so deflection is observed towards the tip. The cross section of the female electrical contact can be rectangular or circular, for example. The wiper seals can comprise an electrically isolating material designed to isolate the contacts 419 of the female connector. The wiper seals can be configured to scrape, wipe, or remove fluid or other debris from the male connector as it is inserted into the female connector. One will appreciate from the foregoing that the above configuration provides double sealing. The o-rings isolate individual electrical contacts from the others. In addition, the wiper seals also provide isolation. In this manner a secure and isolated connection is formed with each contact.
The examples and illustrations included herein show, by way of illustration and not of limitation, specific embodiments in which the subject matter may be practiced. As mentioned, other embodiments may be utilized and derived there from, such that structural and logical substitutions and changes may be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Such embodiments of the inventive subject matter may be referred to herein individually or collectively by the term “invention” merely for convenience and without intending to voluntarily limit the scope of this application to any single invention or inventive concept, if more than one is, in fact, disclosed. Thus, although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, any arrangement calculated to achieve the same purpose may be substituted for the specific embodiments shown. This disclosure is intended to cover any and all adaptations or variations of various embodiments. Combinations of the above embodiments, and other embodiments not specifically described herein, will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.
This application is a National Stage application of International Application No. PCT/US2015/019174, filed Mar. 6, 2015, titled “ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICES”, which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Appln. No. 61/949,068, filed Mar. 6, 2014, titled “ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICES”, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entireties. This application is related to U.S. Provisional Appln. No. 61/794,258, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
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