Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
607036000 | Feature of stimulator housing or encapsulation | 47 |
20080200963 | IMPLANTABLE POWER GENERATOR - The implantable power generator of the preferred embodiments includes a cardiac restraint device and a generator that generates electrical energy in response to a mechanical force. The generator is coupled to the cardiac restraint device such that it receives a mechanical force and generates electrical energy in response to the mechanical force. The generator of the preferred embodiments includes a transducer that generates electrical energy in response to a mechanical force and an electrode coupled to the transducer that collects the electrical energy generated by the transducer. The implantable power generator is preferably designed for the power generation field, and more specifically to a new and useful implantable power generator coupled to a cardiac restraint device. The implantable power generator, however, may be alternatively used in any suitable environment and for any suitable reason. | 08-21-2008 |
20080234778 | SEAL ELEMENT AND CONTACT SOCKET FOR MEDICAL IMPLANT - A contact socket for connecting an electrode line to an implantable medical device has a socket housing which has a plug receptacle having an elongate receiving chamber having a longitudinal axis for receiving a plug along the longitudinal axis, the plug receptacle being formed by a one-piece cast part, extending over the entire length of the plug receptacle, made of a permanently-elastic compound, in which electrical contact elements made of electrically conductive material are inserted. | 09-25-2008 |
20080262563 | Implantable Medical Device - In an implantable medical device and a method for assembly thereof, a hermetically sealed housing encloses electronic circuitry and has a housing fastener part that is formed of metal and that protrudes from the housing. A per-fabricated header, for receiving conducting leads and for connecting the conducting leads to the electronic circuitry, has a header fastener part also formed of metal. The header is fastened to the housing by metal-to-metal welding of the housing fastener part and the header fastener part at a distance from the housing. | 10-23-2008 |
20080269829 | Metal injection molded titanium alloy housing for implantable medical devices - The housing of an implantable medical device is made of a titanium alloy that provides improved electrical performance, mechanical strength, and reduced MRI heating. The titanium alloy housing includes portions formed by metal injection molding and welded together. Wall thickness of at least a portion of one major face of the housing is reduced by chemical etching a metal injected molded housing portion. | 10-30-2008 |
20080294220 | FEEDTHROUGH FILTER TERMINAL ASSEMBLIES WITH BREATHABLE COMPONENTS TO FACILITATE LEAK TESTING - A feedthrough terminal assembly for an active implantable medical device (AIMD) includes a conductive terminal pin or lead wire which extends through a conductive ground plane of the AIMD in non-conductive relation. A feedthrough capacitor associated with the terminal pin or lead wire has first and second sets of electrode plates coupled, respectively, to the conductive pin or lead wire and to the ground plane. A breathable electromechanical connection material conductively couples the capacitor's electrode plates to respective components of the AIMD, which allows helium gas to pass freely therethrough during a standard pressurized or vacuum pull helium leak detection test. A breathable washer may be disposed between an alumina insulator and a surface of the capacitor. An additional further breathable coating or conformal coating may be placed over a surface of the feedthrough capacitor disposed toward the interior of the AIMD. | 11-27-2008 |
20090018600 | FORM FOR RETAINING BATTERY IN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A form for retaining a battery in implantable medical device includes outer edge and first and second opposing major surfaces. The first major surface of the form includes a recess, a ridge disposed between the recess and the outer edge, and a trough forming element disposed between the ridge and the outer edge. The ridge is configured to engage at least a portion of a major surface of the battery retained in the form. The trough forming element has first and second edge surfaces positioned to engage an edge surface of the retained battery to form a trough configured to receive adhesive. The recess is disposed adjacent the ridge and is configured to allow for expansion of the retained battery during recharge. The retention assembly is configured to secure the first major surface of the battery against the ridge to prevent adhesive from leaking from the trough into the recess. | 01-15-2009 |
20090036943 | MULTIPLE BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS IN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Implantable medical device power circuits are disclosed. Multiple batteries may be provided, along with a number of switches, enabling a plurality of battery and power circuit configurations to be defined. Configurations of the power circuit may be changed in response to changes in battery status as the batteries are used and/or near end-of-life. Configurations of the power circuit may also be performed in response to changes in device operation. Methods associated with operating such circuits and implantable medical devices are also disclosed. | 02-05-2009 |
20090036944 | ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING IN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - EMI shields for use in implantable medical devices that include inner and outer metal layers separated by a dielectric layer. When assembled as medical devices, the outer metal layer of an illustrative EMI shield is placed into electrical contact with a conductive inner surface of an associated canister for an implantable medical device. | 02-05-2009 |
20090082827 | HINGED ANCHORS FOR WIRELESS PACING ELECTRODES - A hinged anchor for a medical device electrode is disclosed. In one embodiment, the hinged anchor has a hinged portion and an anchor portion. The hinged portion can have a first configuration forming a first angle and a second configuration forming a second angle. The second angle can be a sharper angle than the first angle, and the hinged portion can be predisposed to assume the second configuration. The hinged anchor can be disposed on a control module of a leadless microstimulator device. | 03-26-2009 |
20090082828 | Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker with Secondary Fixation Capability - The invention relates to leadless cardiac pacemakers (LBS), and elements and methods by which they affix to the heart. The invention relates particularly to a secondary fixation of leadless pacemakers which also include a primary fixation. Secondary fixation elements for LBS's may either actively engage an attachment site, or more passively engage structures within a heart chamber. Active secondary fixation elements include a tether extending from the LBS to an anchor at another site. Such sites may be either intracardial or extracardial, as on a vein through which the LBS was conveyed to the heart, the internal or external surface thereof. Passive secondary fixation elements entangle within intraventricular structure such as trabeculae carneae, thereby contributing to fixation of the LBS at the implant site. | 03-26-2009 |
20090118784 | PRE-MOLDED HEADER WITH UNIVERSAL TIP-TO-TIP FEEDTHRU ADAPTOR - In fabricating a header assembly of an implantable medical device, one end of a bore contact wire attached to a connector block is keyed with one guiding channel at an upper region of a feedthru adapter and through the adapter to its undersurface. An opposite end is bent into conformance with an orientation channel on the adaptor undersurface. A tip end of a feedthru wire connected to electronic circuitry of the medical device and projecting out of a casing mounting surface is bent for alignment with the orientation channel so end portions of the feedthru wire and bore contact wire are in end to end engagement, then welded together. A plastic header is molded to encapsulate the adapter, connector block, and bore contact wire and, when solidified, has an undersurface for engagement on the casing and an elongated receptacle aligned with a connector block bore to receive the lead. | 05-07-2009 |
20090171415 | COATED MEDICAL LEADS AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION THEREOF - An implantable medical device can be made more durable and long-lasting by providing a silane coating on at least a portion of a metal or metal alloy outer surface of an electrically conductive device, upon which silane coating is placed an insulating layer. | 07-02-2009 |
20090187229 | CAPACITOR-INTEGRATED FEEDTHROUGH ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED GROUNDING FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A feedthrough assembly for use with implantable medical devices having a shield structure, the feedthrough assembly engaging with the remainder of the associated implantable medical device to form a seal with the medical device to inhibit unwanted gas, liquid, or solid exchange into or from the device. One or more feedthrough wires extend through the feedthrough assembly to facilitate transceiving of the electrical signals with one or more implantable patient leads. The feedthrough assembly is connected to a mechanical support which houses one or more filtering capacitors that are configured to filter and remove undesired frequencies from the electrical signals received via the feedthrough wires before the signals reach the electrical circuitry inside the implantable medical device. | 07-23-2009 |
20090204171 | MRI SHIELDING IN ELECTRODES USING AC PACING - A medical device includes a pulse generator, an electrode configured to contact tissue in a coronary vessel, a lead comprising a lead conductor, the lead conductor connecting the pulse generator with the electrode, and a filter circuit electrically connected in series between the lead conductor and the electrode. The filter circuit may include a band pass filter that attenuates signals having a frequency other than a natural resonance frequency (e.g. MRI device signals), and the pulse generator may transmit therapy signals to the electrode as a sinusoidal voltage wave at the natural resonance frequency. The filter circuit may include a diode that rectifies the sinusoidal voltage wave before the rectified sinusoidal voltage wave passes to the electrode. In some embodiments, therapy signals may be provided to the electrode through the band pass filter over a natural resonance frequency range. | 08-13-2009 |
20090204172 | Feedthrough assembly including sleeve - A feedthrough assembly is disposable in an aperture of, for example, a power source encasement. In various examples, the feedthrough assembly comprises a ferrule, an insulator, a terminal conductor, and a sleeve. A portion of the terminal conductor extends through the ferrule thereby creating a portion internal to and a portion external to the encasement. The insulator is disposed within the ferrule and is sealably engaged with the terminal conductor portion extending through the ferrule. The sleeve is disposed over the internal portion of the terminal conductor and coupled thereto. In one example, the sleeve includes at least one notch on a sleeve first end or a sleeve second end, which may be used to weld or solder the sleeve to the terminal conductor. In another example, the sleeve includes a longitudinally extending void, which may be used to crimp the sleeve to the terminal conductor. | 08-13-2009 |
20090248107 | Robust High Power and Low Power Cardiac Leads Having Integrated Sensors - A lead of an implantable medical device system that includes a sensor coupled to a lead body and extending from a proximal end to a distal end, and a distal lead adaptor having a first arm extending distally from the distal end of the sensor to a first arm end, a second arm extending distally from the distal end of the sensor to a second arm end, and a third arm extending between the first arm end and the second arm end, wherein the first arm, the second arm, and the third arm form an open portion. The sensor includes a first portion extending from a top to a bottom, and from a proximal end to a distal end, a second portion engaged against the first portion and extending from a top to a bottom, the top of the second portion extending from a proximal end to a distal end, a first flange extending proximally relative to the proximal end of the top of the second portion to a first flange end, and a second flange extending distally relative to the distal end of the top of the second portion to a second flange end, wherein the first flange end is aligned with the proximal end of the first portion and the second flange end is aligned with the distal end of the first portion. | 10-01-2009 |
20090276004 | Lead Implant System - A lead implant system includes a lead coupling device, which is configured to couple a lead during an implant procedure, in communication with a medical device and an implantable medical device, which is contained within a package that includes an electrical interface for electrical coupling with an electrical contact of the implantable medical device. The electrical interface facilitates coupling of the packaged medical device to an electrical contact of another medical device, which is located outside the package. If the electrical contact of the packaged device is mounted within a bore of the device, then the connector structure allows for passage of a sterilizing gas into the connector bore, and past the connector contact, within the bore. | 11-05-2009 |
20100010560 | FEEDTHROUGH APPARATUS WITH NOBLE METAL-COATED LEADS - Methods and apparatuses are provided for an electrical device that employs a feedthrough including a hermetic seal that seals an interior region of the electrical device. The electrical device includes an electrical contact disposed within the interior region of the electrical device, and a wire terminal that includes an encircled portion that is encircled by the feedthrough, and a first end that electrically connects with said electrical contact. When the electrical device is constructed, the first end of the wire terminal is coated with a conductive metal that is more resistant to oxidation than the wire terminal. The first end of the wire terminal is secured to the electrical contact using a mechanical device such as a crimping connector or a spring connector. | 01-14-2010 |
20100010561 | BATTERY CHARGING STRUCTURE OF IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR AND PACEMAKER USING THE SAME - A battery charging structure of an implantable pulse generator, by which the battery of the implantable generator can be charged so that the implantable pulse generator can be used permanently without replacing the implantable pulse generator, is disclosed. | 01-14-2010 |
20100023086 | IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR EMI FILTERED FEEDTHRU USING DISCRETE CAPACITORS - Disclosed herein is an EMI filtered feedthru for an implantable pulse generator. The EMI filtered feedthru may include a filter assembly, which has a chip capacitor and a body. The body may include a cavity in which the chip capacitor resides. | 01-28-2010 |
20100241187 | Battery Compartment For An External Pacemaker - A pacemaker comprising a battery compartment displaceable between a removal position and an operating position along a first direction of displacement for receiving a replaceable battery having a first and a second battery pole disposed on a battery face. The battery compartment comprises an electrically isolating partial cover, which is disposed on a second side opposite the first side and designed to cover a base of the battery directed toward the second side in the direction of the removal side of the battery compartment. | 09-23-2010 |
20100274309 | HOUSINGS FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FORMING HOUSINGS - Described herein is an implantable medical device and methods for making a device that includes a metal housing a molding process. In one embodiment, the housing includes a header attachment element extends from the housing. In another embodiment, the implantable medical device includes a header attachment surface comprising one or more header retaining features configured to secure a connector header to the header attachment surface. In another embodiment, the housing includes one or more structural elements extending from and integrally molded with the interior surface of the first or second portions of the housing. Also disclosed are methods of making the implantable medical device. | 10-28-2010 |
20100305653 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH EXPOSED GENERATOR - An implantable medical device includes an energy storage device with an internal component and an outer case that encloses the internal component. The outer case is electrically connected to the internal component. The energy storage device includes a first electrode that is electrically connected to the internal component. Furthermore, the device includes a control assembly with a control component and a control case that encloses the control component. The control case is coupled to and electrically connected to the outer case. The control component is electrically coupled to the first electrode and the outer case to be powered by the internal component of the energy storage device. The control component controls transmission of an electrical signal between the implantable medical device and biological tissue. Also, an outer surface of the outer case and the outer surface of the control case are exposed to the biological material. | 12-02-2010 |
20100305654 | Electromagnetic Interference Shielding in an Implantable Medical Device - EMI shields for use in implantable medical devices that include inner and outer metal layers separated by a dielectric layer. When assembled as medical devices, the outer metal layer of an illustrative EMI shield is placed into electrical contact with a conductive inner surface of an associated canister for an implantable medical device. | 12-02-2010 |
20110015694 | PREFABRICATED HEADER FOR HERMETICALLY SEALED DEVICE - A prefabricated header assembly is hermetically welded to a housing of a device. The header assembly includes a metal base and a circuit embedded in an encapsulating material. The metal base includes a hermetically sealed feedthrough for providing an electrical connection between one or more components located in the housing and the circuit of the header assembly. During assembly, the metal base is placed over an aperture defined in the housing such that the metal base may be welded to the housing to complete the hermetic sealing of the device. In some implementations the header assembly also includes a battery assembly. | 01-20-2011 |
20110029036 | Co-Fired Electrical Feedthroughs for Implantable Medical Devices Having a Shielded RF Conductive Path and Impedance Matching - A co-fired electrical feedthrough for an implantable medical device (IMD) is provided having a shielded radio frequency (RF) conductive path. The feedthrough includes a monolithic structure derived from one or more layers of dielectric material and a conductive pathway extending through the monolithic structure for communicating RF signals into and from the IMD. An internal shield is formed to extend through at least one of the layers of dielectric material so as to surround the conductive pathway (e.g., in a coaxial relationship) and shield the RF conductive pathway from undesirable signals. This shielding of the RF conductive pathway prevents destructive EMI signals from entering into the IMD through the RF conductive pathway. In some embodiments, a monolithic structure containing embedded impedance matching elements is electrically connected to at least one conductive pathway in the feedthrough to perform impedance matching and/or filtering of the conductive pathway to other circuitry. | 02-03-2011 |
20110077708 | MRI Compatible Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker - An implantable battery powered leadless pacemaker or biostimulator is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the biostimulator is that it safely operates under a wide range of MRI conditions. One feature of the biostimulator is that it has a total volume small enough to avoid excessive image artifacts during a MRI procedure. Another feature of the biostimulator is that it has reduced path lengths between electrodes to minimize tissue heating at the site of the biostimulator. Yet another feature of the biostimulator is that a current loop area within the biostimulator is small enough to reduce an induced current and voltage in the biostimulator during MRI procedures. Methods associated with use of the biostimulator are also covered. | 03-31-2011 |
20110264161 | MELTING METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN INCLUSION-FREE TA-BASE ALLOY - One aspect relates to a method for producing an alloy, whereby the alloy consists of three metals and the three metals are selected from the group consisting of tantalum, tungsten, and niobium. | 10-27-2011 |
20110282410 | TORQUE WRENCH ACTUATED OPEN PASSAGE SEPTUM - A septum for use in an implantable pulse generator. The septum includes a soft sealing material and a hard inner portion or core having a set of lips. The lips are exposed outside the soft sealing material and act to displace the sealing material when a force is applied, for example from a tool used to tighten or loosen a set screw, enlarging a slit, seam or slot into a passageway through the septum. | 11-17-2011 |
20110288608 | Electronic Device or Electric Component - An electronic device, comprising a housing, a functional unit disposed in the housing, a terminal lead electrically connecting the functional unit to the outside of the housing, and a sealed feedthrough in the housing, the feedthrough surrounding the terminal lead and insulating it with respect to the housing, wherein the feedthrough is produced from a liquid crystal polymer. | 11-24-2011 |
20120029590 | Method and means to adjust the positioning of stimulating neural and muscular electrode - A device for electrical stimulation of the brain, heart, and other neurons and muscles, capable of modifying the electrical activity of its environment in ways that are desirable for a better life style of a patient with brain, heart, or other problems. When used for brain stimulation, the device is able to superimpose an electrical current on the natural current that happens to occur, when the natural currents cause some undesirable effect, as in Parkinson's disease. When used for heart stimulation, the device is able to superimpose an electrical current on the natural current that happens to occur, originating at the sino-atrial node, which causes a healthy heart to pump blood to the lungs and to the body. The device offers an improvement over prior art of being capable of adjusting the position of the stimulating electrodes. | 02-02-2012 |
20120041507 | ELECTRODE INCLUDING A 3D FRAMEWORK FORMED OF FLUORINATED CARBON - One example includes a battery case sealed to retain electrolyte, an electrode disposed in the battery case, the electrode comprising a framework defining open areas disposed along three axes (“3D framework”) formed of fluorinated carbon including elements that each include a conductive core at least partially surrounded by an electrochemically active portion, wherein a plurality conductive cores form an electrically conductive network, a conductor electrically coupled to the electrode in electrical communication with the conductive network and sealingly extending through the battery case to a terminal disposed on an exterior of the battery case, a further electrode disposed in the battery case, a separator disposed between the electrode and the further electrode and a further terminal disposed on the exterior of the battery case and in electrical communication with the further electrode, with the terminal and the further terminal electrically isolated from one another. | 02-16-2012 |
20120123497 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF MOLDING - An implantable medical device that includes a first molded portion and a second molded portion fusion bonded to the first molded portion at an interface. The molded portions each are based on a moldable plastic material. A component, e.g., an electrical component, for the implantable device has at least one section disposed at the fusion-bonded interface of the first molded portion and the second molded portion so that the electronic component is fusion bonded to one or both portions at the interface. | 05-17-2012 |
20130018434 | Void-Free Implantable Hermetically Sealed Structures - An implantable integrated circuit structure comprising a conformal thin-film sealing layer for hermetically sealing circuitry layers is provided. Also disclosed are electrode structures, leads that include the same, implantable pulse generators that include the leads, as well as systems and kits having components thereof, other implantable devices utilizing the structures, and methods of making and using the subject structures. | 01-17-2013 |
20130053921 | HOLDING MEMBERS FOR IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC STIMULATION DEVICES - A holding member for an implantable cardiac device facilitates tether attachment and removal, at time of implant, and snaring, or otherwise capturing, for subsequent explant. Preferably located in proximity to a proximal end wall of a shell of the device, the holding member includes a strut portion, being spaced proximally apart from the proximal end wall, a waist portion, defining a recess, and an engagement section, extending between the strut portion and the waist portion and overhanging the recess. The waist portion may either extend between the strut portion and the proximal end wall, or be formed in the shell, distal to the proximal end wall. Alternately, the holding member includes a loop element and an engagement element coupled thereto, between first and second segments thereof. The segments are initially formed to give the loop element an opening, and have a flexibility to be compressed together. | 02-28-2013 |
20130123875 | Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker with Integral Battery and Redundant Welds - A leadless cardiac pacemaker that does not require a separate hermetic housing surrounding the battery and electronics compartments is provided. The cardiac pacemaker can include a battery disposed in a battery housing and a set of electronics disposed in an electronics housing. In some embodiments, the battery housing and the electronics housing can comprise an external surface of the pacemaker. The pacemaker can include a first set of welds separating the battery from the set of electronics, and a second set of welds separating the set of electronics and the battery from an exterior of the housing. Various embodiments for achieving dual-redundant welds are also provided. | 05-16-2013 |
20130144356 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING A TISSUE POCKET IN A PATIENT - Certain aspects of this disclosure relate to uniquely constructed medical implants that incorporate an electronic or other medical device. Some illustrative pocket-like implants provide an interior space for receipt of an electronic medical device, and are implantable in a patient with the electronic medical device positioned in the interior space. In one form, an inventive construct includes a remodelable material component that is effective upon implantation to promote cellular invasion and ingrowth into the remodelable material so that it becomes replaced by new patient tissue and so that the electronic medical device becomes surrounded by a new pocket structure comprised of newly generated, functional patient tissue. The electronic medical device will be a pacing device or other cardiac rhythm management (CRM) device in select embodiments. | 06-06-2013 |
20130150915 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE HEADER AND METHOD - Systems and methods for implantable medical devices and headers are described. In an example, an implantable medical device includes a device container including an electronic module within the device container. A header core includes an electronic connection feature electrically coupled to the electronic module within the device container, the electronic connection feature configured to engage with a lead. In some examples, the header core includes a tag holder configured to locate an identification tag in a selected position with respect to the header core. In some examples, the header core includes an antenna attachment feature configured to locate an antenna in a selected position with respect to the header core. A header shell is disposed around the header core and attached to the device container. | 06-13-2013 |
20130150916 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE HEADER AND METHOD - Systems and methods for implantable medical devices and headers are described. In an example, an implantable medical device includes a device container including an electronic module within the device container. A modular header core includes a first core module including a first bore hole portion of a first bore hole, the first bore hole portion configured to couple a first electrical component with the electronic module. A second core module includes a second bore hole portion of a second bore hole different than the first bore hole, the second bore hole portion configured to couple a second electrical component with the electronic module. The first core module is detachably engaged with the second core module. A header shell is disposed around the modular header core and attached to the device container. | 06-13-2013 |
20130150917 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE HEADER AND METHOD - Systems and methods for implantable medical devices and headers are described. In an example, an implantable medical device includes a device container including an electronic module within the device container. A header is coupled to the device container. The header includes a header core including a conductive member electrically coupled to the electronic module within the device container. A header shell is disposed around the header core and attached to the device container. An antenna is coupled to the header core and electrically coupled to the electronic module. A first portion of the header is proximate the antenna. The first portion includes a first dielectric constant that is lower than a second dielectric constant of a second portion of the header. | 06-13-2013 |
20130178911 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE HEADER AND METHOD - Systems and methods for implantable medical devices and headers are described. In an example, an implantable medical device header is provided with an epoxy material having properties that produce a high strength resistance to side load failure. Examples are shown that include a surface texturing at an interface between the header and a metallic container portion. | 07-11-2013 |
20130345770 | LEADLESS INTRA-CARDIAC MEDICAL DEVICE WITH REDUCED NUMBER OF FEED-THRUS - A leadless implantable medical device (LIMD) includes a housing formed from a battery and an end cap. A proximal end of the end cap forms an LIMD proximal end and a distal end of the battery case forms an LIMD distal end. A non-conductive coupler mechanically secures a terminal end of the battery case to a mating end of the end cap, while maintaining the battery case and end cap electrically separated. A first electrode projects from the proximal end of the end cap. An intra-cardiac (IC) device extension projects from the distal end of the battery case. The extension includes a second electrode that is electrically connected to the battery case. The second electrode is located remote from the LIMD distal end. An electronics module is located within an internal cavity of the end cap and communicates with the first and second electrodes. | 12-26-2013 |
20140012347 | System and method to obstruct propagation of electromagnetic radiation induced in implanted body electrodes - A device to improve the safety of neuronal, heart, muscle and organ electrical stimulation devices during MRI scanning. The device consists of means to disconnect the electrical stimulation device, the battery pack and controlling electronics from the connecting wires, while, concomitantly, introducing an extra network to dissipate the induced radio frequency energy with the objective of preventing the build-up of electric potential (usually called voltage in US) at the switch gap, with consequently destruction of the switch. | 01-09-2014 |
20140277248 | GRAPHICAL DISPLAY OF REMAINING LONGEVITY OF ENERGY SOURCE OF IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD - Displaying remaining longevity of energy source of implantable medical device having a longevity characterized by a depth of discharge representative of a first stage of discharge, e.g., beginning of service, a second stage of discharge, e.g., recommended replacement time, and a third stage of discharge, e.g., end of service. A display is configured to display in graphical form using a scale length representative of a time between the first stage of discharge and the third stage of discharge. A first portion of the display between the second stage of discharge and the third stage of discharge is indicated in a first color, e.g., red. A second portion of the display between the remaining longevity and the second stage of discharge is indicated in a second color, e.g., green. A third portion of the display between the first stage of discharge and the remaining longevity is indicated in a third color, e.g., white. | 09-18-2014 |
20140316482 | MEDICAL IMPLANT HAVING A CONDUCTIVE COATING - A coated medical implant and associated method are disclosed. The coated medical implant can include a metallic outer surface. An intermediary layer can be coated on at least a portion of the metallic outer surface. A polyethylene glycol (PEG) self-assembled monolayer (SAM) can be formed on at least a portion of the intermediary layer. The SAM can be configured to be substantially hypoallergenic or conductive. | 10-23-2014 |
20150142073 | STERILIZABLE CONTAINMENT FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A sterilizable containment that includes an inner packaging and an outer packaging. The outer packaging encloses the inner packaging and includes at least two electric feedthroughs. The inner packaging includes at least two electric contacts, wherein each of the at least two electric contacts of the inner packaging matches one of the at least two electric feedthroughs of the outer packaging to provide an electric connection between a respective feedthrough and the corresponding contact when the inner and the outer packaging are closed. Each of the contacts of the inner packaging feed electrical charge from outside of the inner packaging to the inside of the inner packaging and vice versa. The inner packaging includes electrically conducting media that allows propagation of electrical charge between the contacts of the inner packaging and an implantable medical device included inside in a packaging when the containment is filled. | 05-21-2015 |
20160082270 | MEDICAL DEVICE FIXATION ATTACHMENT MECHANISM - A fixation member configured to anchor an implantable medical device within a patient is attached to an implantable medical device by introducing at least a portion of the fixation member in a tube mechanically connected to the medical device, and plastically deforming the tube in order to pinch the fixation member within a hollow space of the tube. | 03-24-2016 |