Methods for forming implantable signal generators with molded headers

A method for forming an implantable signal generator, the method comprising:

• providing a can comprising a shell and a lid having multiple feed-throughs extending therethrough;
• positioning one or more can components in the can;
• providing a header having multiple openings;
• positioning multiple header components in respective ones of the multiple openings of the header, including:
• two receiving elements each comprising multiple cylindrical contact assemblies;
• and
• multiple parallel conductors each extending linearly between the lid and a corresponding contact assembly;
• aligning the header with the can;
• and
• simultaneously engaging each conductor with a corresponding one of the multiple feed-throughs.

A method for forming an implantable signal generator, the method comprising:

• providing a can;
• positioning one or more can components in the can;
• molding a header including multiple header components encased at least partially within the header during the molding process, the header components including:
• two receiving elements each comprising multiple cylindrical contact assemblies;
• and
• multiple parallel conductors each extending linearly between the can and a corresponding contact assembly;
• aligning the header with the can;
• and
• simultaneously establishing electrical connections between the multiple header components and the one or more can components via the conductors.