Optical feedthrough assembly for use in implantable medical device
US7349618B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4248
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical feedthrough assembly is provided that is configured to be disposed through the canister of an implantable medical device. The optical feedthrough assembly comprises a ferrule having an aperture therethrough and an inner surface therethrough. An optical fiber passes through the aperture, and a compression seal stack is disposed within the aperture and around the optical fiber. The compression seal stack sealingly engages the optical fiber and the inner surface.
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