Abstract: An implantable neural stimulation device is provided, comprising a body containing stimulation electronics, and a battery to provide stimulation energy, a lid, coupled to the body, the lid configured to at least partially seal the body and a header coupled to the body of the device. The header comprises a contact assembly electrically coupled to the stimulation electronics via at least one feedthrough wire extending through the lid, the contact assembly configured to connect to a stimulation lead to deliver the stimulation energy from the battery under control by the stimulation electronics, a charge coil configured to charge the battery, and a support component configured to support the charge coil. The support component is supported in position by the contact assembly.

Abstract: An active implantable medical device (AIMD) has an alumina housing supporting at least two electrodes. A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly resides inside the housing. Two sintered platinum-containing pathways extend through the housing thickness from the electrodes supported on the housing body fluid side surface to a housing device side surface. A device side end of each of the two platinum-containing pathways is in electrical continuity with an electrical contact supported on the PCB to energize the electrodes for providing stimulation therapy to a patient or for sensing biological signals from the patient.