An implantable cardiac lead includes an elongated lead body having opposed
proximal and distal end portions, and a fluid delivery lumen extending
therethrough. A connector assembly is operatively associated with the
proximal end portion of the lead body. The connector assembly has a
threaded engagement stem depending therefrom, and the lead includes a
ported connector fitting having a body with a threaded engagement bore
for threadably engaging the engagement stem. The body of the fitting has
at least one passageway extending therethrough for communicating with the
fluid delivery lumen of the lead body.