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Implantable microstimulator with plastic housing and methods of manufacture and use

US7706892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation · US

Inventors

Michael S. Colvin · Malibu, US
Tom Xiaohai He · Simi Valley, US
Matt I. Haller · Burbank, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 20, 2005
Grant date	Apr 27, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 7, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/37211
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable microstimulator includes a plastic housing having a first end and a second end; an electronic subassembly disposed within the housing; a first electrode disposed at the first end of the plastic housing and in electrical communication with the electronic subassembly; and a second electrode disposed at the second end of the plastic housing and in electrical communication with the electronic subassembly. The plastic housing, first electrode, and second electrode form a hermetically sealed structure around the electronic subassembly.

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