Abstract:
In general, the disclosure is directed toward releasing material (61) within a medical device via an optical feedthrough (44). A system (30) for releasing material with a medical device comprises a cup (40) that holds a material, wherein the cup includes a discharge port (46), a seal disc (42) that seals the material within the cup, an optical feedthrough assembly coupled to the cup, a shell (38) that defines a chamber within a medical device, wherein the optical feedthrough assembly is coupled to the shell, and a radiant energy source (50) that shines a beam (52) through the optical feedthrough assembly to puncture the seal disc to allow the material to enter the chamber via the discharge port.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
In general, the disclosure is directed toward transmitting radiant energy across a boundary of a medical device via an optical feedthrough. A system for transmitting radiant energy across a boundary of a medical device includes a first functional module (30) of a medical device, a second functional module (32) of the medical device, an optical feedthrough assembly (40) coupled to the first functional module, and a radiant energy source (60) that emits a beam (62) through the optical feedthrough assembly to perform a manufacturing process on the first functional module and the second functional module.