IMPLANTABLE STIMULATOR WITH AN ELECTRODE ARRAY, CONFORMABLE SUBSTRATE, AND MECHANICAL STRAIN RELIEF

An implantable stimulator is provided having a substrate comprising a conformable portion with an electrode array, and a pulse generator. A plurality of electrical interconnections are positioned between the surfaces of the substrate. The conformable portion has a thickness equal to or less than 0.5...

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Main Authors Martens, Hubert Cecile Francois, Boere, Stijn, Schobben, Daniel Willem Elisabeth, van der Zalm, Maartje
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 16.12.2021
Subjects
ELECTROTHERAPY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MAGNETOTHERAPY
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
RADIATION THERAPY
ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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Summary:An implantable stimulator is provided having a substrate comprising a conformable portion with an electrode array, and a pulse generator. A plurality of electrical interconnections are positioned between the surfaces of the substrate. The conformable portion has a thickness equal to or less than 0.5 millimeters. Optionally, one or more encapsulation layers may be provided. Optionally, one or adhesion layers may also be provided comprising a ceramic material.By providing a more easily patternable substrate, more complicated electrode array configurations may be supported, allowing a higher degree of flexibility to address transverse and/or longitudinal misalignment. By providing a relatively thin implantable electrode array, user comfort may be increased. The one or more adhesion layers improve the performance of the encapsulation.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202117412191