Circuit board having a feedthrough wire connector for use in a medical device

A connector assembly, which comprises:

• a) a circuit board;
• and
• b) an electrically conductive connector, comprising:
• i) a connector housing comprising a housing sidewall defining an opening surrounded by an inner surface of the housing sidewall, wherein the inner housing surface has a first length extending along a longitudinal axis to opposed first and second housing ends, wherein the inner housing surface defining the opening extends part-way along the first length from a first diameter at the first housing end to a second diameter that is less than the first diameter and is proximate the second housing end;
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• ii) at least one prong supported by the housing sidewall in the opening, wherein the prong extends axially and inwardly along the longitudinal axis to a prong end that is closer to the axis than the first diameter of the inner housing surface,
• c) wherein the connector housing electrically contacts the circuit board, thereby creating an electrical connection therebetween.

A method for providing a circuit board that is connectable to a lead wire, comprising the steps of:

• a) providing a circuit board;
• b) providing an electrically conductive connector, comprising:
• i) a connector housing comprising a housing sidewall defining an opening surrounded by an inner surface of the housing sidewall, wherein the inner housing surface has a first length extending along a longitudinal axis to opposed first and second housing ends and wherein the inner housing surface has a first diameter for at least part of the first length;
• and
• ii) at least one prong supported by the housing sidewall in the opening, wherein the prong extends axially and inwardly along the longitudinal axis to a prong end that is closer to the axis than the first diameter of the inner housing surface;
• and
• c) electrically contacting the connector housing to the circuit board, thereby creating an electrical connection therebetween.