Integrated system and method for MRI-safe implantable devices
US8874228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable system includes at least one electrode that is configured to apply a stimulus to surrounding tissue based on a control signal. A control module provides the control signal, such as for controlling application of the stimulus, which can be an electrical stimulus, a chemical stimulus or a combination thereof. A detector is configured to detect a temperature characteristic associated with one or more of the electrode and the surrounding tissue. An output signal is provided based on the detected temperature characteristic. The output signal can be used by an associated diagnostic system to terminate a diagnostic procedure, such as to mitigate heating of the electrode and/or the surrounding tissue.
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