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Polymer coating for medical devices; conductive polymer materials, namely, inherently conductive polymer coatings, and conductive polymer coatings, all for shielding, drug delivery, or electrode or surface modification for medical devices, implantable devices, and sensors; coatings; polymer coatings; conductive polymer coatings. Medical device components, namely, wire coils or cables, medical wire, catheters, guidewires, lead assemblies, electrodes, hypotubes, microcomponents, molded components, pins, strands and cables; components, assemblies, and accessories for medical devices; medical device components; medical devices; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Manufacture of medical devices and components for others; application of coatings to medical devices and sensors for others; application of surface coatings to machines and tools. Research and consulting services regarding design of medical devices, implantable medical devices, sensors, components, assemblies, accessory, and finished devices for medical devices; research services; design services; design of medical devices and components for others.
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(1) Polymer coating for medical devices; conductive polymer materials, namely, inherently conductive polymer coatings, and conductive polymer coatings, all for shielding, drug delivery, and electrode and surface modification for medical devices, implantable devices, and sensors.
(2) Medical device components, namely, single and multi-layered wire coils and cables, namely, torquetransmitting wires and cables for intravascular intervention, medical hydrophilic guide wire to track catheters, catheters, medical guidewires, lead wire assemblies being for cardiac rhythm management, cardiac re-synchronization, defibrillation, neuromodulation and vascular applications, medical electrodes, hypo tubes, microcomponents namely guidewire tips, catheter tips, and radiopaque markers, and parts and molded component parts for the foregoing; finished devices for medical devices, namely, catheters, medical guidewires, lead wire assemblies being for cardiac rhythm management, cardiac re-synchronization, defibrillation, neuromodulation and vascular applications. (1) Manufacture of medical devices and components for others; application of polymer coatings using chemical processes to medical devices and sensors for others.
(2) Research and consulting services regarding design of medical devices, implantable medical devices, sensors, components, assemblies, accessory, and finished devices for medical devices; design of medical devices and components for others.
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JOINING DISSIMILAR METALS FOR GUIDEWIRE APPLICATIONS
One aspect is a method of forming a wire, including providing a first wire section comprising a first material, providing a second wire section comprising a second material different from the first material, cooling a joining section that comprises a superelastic material, inserting the first and second wire sections into the joining section, and allowing the joining section to warm such that it compresses on to both the first and second wire section thereby joining them together.
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Polymer coating for medical devices; conductive polymer materials, namely, inherently conductive polymer coatings, and conductive polymer coatings, all for shielding, drug delivery, or electrode or surface modification for medical devices, implantable devices, and sensors Custom manufacture and design of medical devices and components for others; application of coatings to medical devices and sensors for others in the nature of stents, catheters, medical electrodes, guidewires, cardiac rhythm devices, vascular assemblies, neuromodulation devices and medical lead assemblies. Medical device components, namely, single or multi-layered wire coils or cables, namely, torque-transmitting wires or cables for intravascular intervention, medical hydrophilic guide wire to track catheters, catheters, medical guidewires, lead assemblies being for cardiac rhythm management, cardiac re-synchronization, defibrillation, neuromodulation and vascular applications, medical electrodes, hypotubes, microcomponents being for guidewire tips and components, catheter tips and components, and radiopaque markers, molded components being stylets, Brady and Tachy lead assemblies, passive and active fixation lead assemblies, stimulation tips, subcutaneous assemblies, and paddle assemblies; Materials, components, assemblies, and accessory and finished devices for medical devices in the nature of catheters, guidewires, cardiac rhythm devices, vascular assemblies, neuromodulation devices, sheaths, and medical lead assemblies Research and consulting services in the field of designing medical devices, implantable medical devices, sensors, components, assemblies, accessory, and finished devices for medical devices.
The disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a biocompatible wire, a biocompatible wire comprising a biocompatible metallic material and a medical device comprising such wire.
The disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a biocompatible wire, a biocompatible wire comprising a biocompatible metallic material and a medical device comprising such wire.
The method for manufacturing a biocompatible wire comprises providing a workpiece of a biocompatible metallic material, cold working the workpiece into a wire, and annealing the wire, wherein a cold work percentage is 97 to 99%, wherein the cold working is a drawing with a die reduction per pass ratio in a range of 6 to 40%, and wherein the annealing is done in a range of 850 to 1100° C.
C22F 1/10 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of nickel or cobalt or alloys based thereon
C21D 8/06 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of rods or wires
C22C 19/05 - Alloys based on nickel or cobalt based on nickel with chromium
C22C 19/07 - Alloys based on nickel or cobalt based on cobalt
B21F 45/00 - Wire-working in the manufacture of other particular articles
B21C 1/00 - Manufacture of metal sheets, wire, rods, tubes or like semi-manufactured products by drawing
C21D 9/52 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for wiresHeat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for strips
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GUIDEWIRE WITH POLYMER LAYER STRENGTHENING FEATURE
One aspect provides a medical guidewire including a core wire extending from a proximal tip of a proximal end section to a distal tip of a distal end section. A polymer layer covers a perimeter surface of at least a portion of the distal end section, the polymer layer covering the distal tip and extending proximally to a proximal end portion defining a proximal edge. A strengthening feature is disposed about a perimeter surface of at least the core wire at the proximal end portion of the polymer layer, the strengthening feature beginning at a location proximally spaced from the proximal edge of the polymer layer and extending distally at least until the proximal edge of the polymer layer, the strengthening feature to prevent damage to the proximal end portion of the polymer layer.
One aspect is a bi- or multipolar lead for a medical device including: a) a cable comprising an outer insulation having at least two first openings near a distal end of the cable; an inner lumen, wherein the inner lumen is arranged coaxially to the outer insulation and extends in a longitudinal direction from a proximal end to the distal end of the cable; at least two conducting channels, wherein the at least two conducting channels are arranged between the outer insulation and the inner lumen of the cable, wherein each one of the at least two conducting channels is formed by at least one insulated conductor comprising a conductor and an insulation layer, and wherein the insulation layer of the at least one insulated conductor of each one of the at least two conducting channels comprises a second opening, which is aligned with one of the at least two first openings; b) at least two ring electrodes, wherein each one of the at least two ring electrodes surrounds the cable at a position of one of the at least two aligned first and second openings of the cable, and wherein each one of the at least two ring electrodes is selectively connected to the conductor of the at least one insulated conductor of one of the at least two conducting channels through one of the at least two aligned first and second openings.
One aspect is a method of manufacturing a lead connector for an implantable medical device. The method includes connecting proximal ends of a plurality of conductive pins to a corresponding one of a plurality of ring contacts to form a plurality of ring-pin subassemblies, assembling each of the plurality of ring-pin subassemblies on an assembly frame, including inserting the plurality of conductive pins in a corresponding plurality of openings within the assembly frame such that the corresponding plurality of ring contacts are spaced along a longitudinal dimension of the assembly frame, arranging the assembly frame along with the conductive pins and corresponding ring contacts within a mold cavity, filling the mold cavity with a mold material that surrounds the assembly frame, and removing a resulting lead connector from the mold cavity.
A61N 1/375 - Constructional arrangements, e.g. casings
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
H01R 43/24 - Assembling by moulding on contact members
H01R 13/50 - BasesCases formed as an integral body
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Colorants; Lacquers; Paints; Varnishes; Engraving ink; Metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating and art; Printing ink; Rust preservatives in the nature of a coating; Raw natural resins; Wood preservatives. Artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; Catheters and parts and fittings therefor; Massage apparatus; Medical and surgical catheters; Surgical instruments and apparatus; Suture materials; Medical guidewires and parts and fittings therefor; Medical instruments, namely, orthopedic apparatus and instruments; Surgical apparatus and instruments for medical, dental or veterinary use. Air purification; Material treatment services in connection with recycling; Printing services; Recycling of waste and trash; Treatment of water; Food preservation services. Design and development of computer hardware and software; Industrial design services; Quality control of services; Scientific research and development.
One aspect is a method of forming a lead for implantation. The method includes forming a distal end assembly, forming a proximal end assembly, and forming a flexible circuit coupling the distal end assembly to the proximal end assembly. The distal end assembly, the proximal end assembly and the flexible circuit are formed over an inner member. An outer member is placed over the combination of the distal end assembly, the proximal end assembly and the flexible circuit. The outer member and circuit are fused adjacent the distal end assembly to the proximal end assembly.
A61N 1/375 - Constructional arrangements, e.g. casings
A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
H01R 11/11 - End pieces or tapping pieces for wires or cables, supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member
H01R 12/77 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
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Ferrule with strain relief spacer for implantable medical device
On example provides a ferrule for an implantable medical device including a first frame body having a first perimeter surface to make a brazed connection to a first medical device component, and a second frame body having a first perimeter surface to make a welded connection to a second medical device component. A spacer flange connects a second perimeter surface of the first frame body to a second perimeter surface of the second frame body, a thickness between a top surface and bottom of the spacer flange being less than a thickness between a top surface and a bottom surface of the first frame body such that the spacer flange is to deflect relative to the first frame body in response to forces being applied to the second frame body so as to reduce transmission of weld strain from the second frame body to the first frame body.
One example provides a ferrule for an implantable medical device including a frame body having an upper surface and an opposing lower surface, an interior perimeter surface extending between the upper and lower surfaces for attachment to an insulator body, and an exterior perimeter surface extending between the upper and lower surfaces for attachment to a housing. A flange extends from the exterior perimeter surface and has an upper surface facing the upper surface of the frame body, the upper surface of the flange to engage an interior surface of a housing of the implantable medical device to limit a position of the housing along the exterior perimeter surface in a direction toward the bottom surface of the frame body, wherein a distance of the top surface of the flange from the top surface of the frame body is greater than and proportional to a thickness of the housing.
One aspect provides a fiducial marker for use with an implantable lead, the fiducial marker having a structure extending along and about a longitudinal axis, the structure having an asymmetrical shape about the longitudinal axis when viewed in any radial direction from the longitudinal axis so as to provide a unique radioscopic silhouette in any radial direction.
A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
One aspect relates to a process for preparing a processed filament, including provision of a filament, including a segment. At least in the segment, the filament includes a core, including a first metal, a first layer which is superimposed on the core, and includes a polymer, and a second layer which is superimposed on the first layer, and includes a second metal. The segment of the filament is processed by interaction of the segment with at least one beam of electromagnetic radiation of a first kind. The electromagnetic radiation of the first kind has a spectrum with a peak wavelength in the range from 430 to 780 nm. Further, one aspect relates to a processed filament, obtainable by the process; a filament; an electrical device, including at least a part of the processed filament.
B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
B05D 7/00 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
B05D 7/14 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to metal, e.g. car bodies
B05D 7/20 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to wires
B23K 26/06 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing
B23K 26/0622 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing by direct control of the laser beam by shaping pulses
B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment
H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
H01B 13/34 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for marking conductors or cables
B23K 26/402 - Removing material taking account of the properties of the material involved involving non-metallic material, e.g. isolators
A lead body for implantation includes at least one segmented electrode with a first electrode segment and a second electrode segment radially positioned about a lumen and electrically isolated from each other. A sectioned hypotube includes a distal end and a proximal end and a first conducting section and a second conducting section each extending between the distal and proximal ends. The first conducting section of the sectioned hypotube is coupled to the first electrode segment adjacent the distal end and the second conducting section of the sectioned hypotube is coupled to the second electrode segment adjacent the distal end.
One aspect is forming a medical lead for implantation. The method includes forming a plurality of non-ground electrodes, at least one non-ground electrode having a plurality of segments. Overmold portions are formed for the at least one of the plurality of non-ground electrodes, including keys and tabs. One of a plurality of conductors is attached to one segment of the at least one non-ground electrode using the keys and tabs. The non-ground electrodes and plurality of conductors are assembled into electrode assembly and the overmold portions are reflowed. The reflowed electrode assembly is then ground to form the medical lead.
A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
A61N 1/08 - Arrangements or circuits for monitoring, protecting, controlling or indicating
B23P 13/00 - Making metal objects by operations essentially involving machining but not covered by a single other subclass
B29C 70/72 - Encapsulating inserts having non-encapsulated projections, e.g. extremities or terminal portions of electrical components
H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
H01L 21/56 - Encapsulations, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings
H01L 21/64 - Manufacture or treatment of solid-state devices other than semiconductor devices, or of parts thereof, not specially adapted for a single type of device provided for in subclasses , , or
H05K 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or adjusting assemblages of electric components
A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
A lead body for implantation includes a first set of conducting sections, a second set of conducting sections, a strain relief coupler having a axial length with a plurality of tines extending along the axial length and extending radially thereby defining a plurality of axially-extending channels, a plurality of joints located within the plurality of channels, each joint coupling one conducting section from the first set of conducting sections to one conducting section from the second set of conducting sections, and an outer layer at least partially surrounding the first and second set of conducting sections, the plurality of joints and the strain relief coupler.
Aspects of the disclosure relate to medical catheters, including electrophysiological catheters, comprising a catheter maintaining at least one electrode including a plurality of electrode segments. The catheter can include a plurality of slots in which the electrodes can be secured so that the electrodes are at least partially positioned within a center lumen of the catheter. Methods of manufacturing medical catheters are also disclosed. In various methods of assembling a catheter, a hollow, tubular catheter made of a compliant material having a very small, micro or nano outside diameter is provided. Then, the slots are formed in the catheter and the electrode segments are positioned within the slots.
One aspect is a medical lead interconnect system. The medical lead interconnect system is configured to selectively electrically couple a linear array of contact rings of an implantable medical lead to an electrical outlet coupling. The medical lead interconnect system includes a housing with an electrical outlet, a pair of plates position within the housing and has a plurality of connector pins, a biasing member configured bias the pair of plates toward one another, and a cam configured to rotate between an open position in which the pair of plates are biased towards one another, and a closed position in which the pair plates are forced apart.
Composite materials are made by impregnating a non-conductive material with a conducting monomer to form a monomer-impregnated non-conductive material, and polymerizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material to form the composite material. The composite materials are used in medical devices and implants.
H01B 1/12 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances organic substances
A61L 27/48 - Composite materials, i.e. layered or containing one material dispersed in a matrix of the same or different material having a macromolecular matrix with macromolecular fillers
A61L 27/50 - Materials characterised by their function or physical properties
H01B 1/24 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
B05D 1/18 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by dipping
B05D 3/10 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by other chemical means
C08L 65/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
A microcatheter includes an inner polymeric tube defining an inner lumen. It includes a proximal section with an inner wire layer helically wound in a constricted state over the inner polymeric tube and includes an outer wire layer helically wound over the inner wire layer in a constricted state within the proximal section. It includes a distal section with a distal wire layer helically wound in a constricted state and having an outer diameter. The proximal and distal sections are joined. The outer diameter of the outer wire layer is substantially the same as the outer diameter of distal wire layer at the location where the proximal and distal sections are joined.
A lead body for implantation includes at least one segmented electrode with a first electrode segment and a second electrode segment radially positioned about a lumen and electrically isolated from each other. A sectioned hypotube includes a distal end and a proximal end and a first conducting section and a second conducting section each extending between the distal and proximal ends. The first conducting section of the sectioned hypotube is coupled to the first electrode segment adjacent the distal end and the second conducting section of the sectioned hypotube is coupled to the second electrode segment adjacent the distal end.
One aspect is a medical guidewire including a core wire with a proximal end extending out to a distal end and a resilient portion coupled to the distal end of the core wire at a distal tip section of the guidewire. The resilient portion includes a superelastic material.
polymer coating for medical devices; conductive polymer materials, namely, inherently conductive polymer coatings, and conductive polymer coatings, all for shielding, drug delivery, or electrode or surface modification for medical devices, implantable devices, and sensors
polymer coating for medical devices; conductive polymer materials, namely, inherently conductive polymer coatings, and conductive polymer coatings, all for shielding, drug delivery, or electrode or surface modification for medical devices, implantable devices, and sensors
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Flex circuit ribbon based elongated members and attachments
A catheter or other elongated member can include an elongated inner portion, an elongated outer portion, a flex circuit ribbon comprising at least one conductor, and an electrical contact. The flex circuit ribbon can be situated between the inner portion and the outer portion. The inner portion and the outer portion can be (1) affixed together between portions of the flex circuit ribbon or (2) integrally formed such that masses of the inner and outer portions are joined together between portions of the flex circuit ribbon. The electrical contact can be configured to be exposed during use. The electrical contact can be situated at, or connected to, the at least one conductor of the flex circuit ribbon.
A medical lead for implantation includes an electrode assembly having a plurality of electrodes. Each of the plurality of electrodes include a plurality of electrode segments. Each electrode segment has a flexible conductor directly coupled to it. A strut is coupled within each of the plurality of electrodes such that each of the flexible conductors coupled to the plurality of electrode segments are supported between the strut and each of the plurality of electrodes by the strut. An insulator fills gaps between the plurality of electrodes, the strut and the flexible conductors.
A61B 5/287 - Holders for multiple electrodes, e.g. electrode catheters for electrophysiological study [EPS]
A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
A61N 1/372 - Arrangements in connection with the implantation of stimulators
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
H01R 24/58 - Contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement
H01R 43/24 - Assembling by moulding on contact members
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
The invention includes conductive polymeric coatings, medical device, coating solutions and methods of making the same. A coating solution for forming a conductive polymer layer can include a conductive monomer, at least one photoreactive component comprising an anionic photoreactive cross-linking agent or an anionic photoreactive hydrophilic polymer, and a solvent. A medical device can include an electrode and an electrically conductive coating disposed over the electrode. The electrically conductive coating can include a reaction product of the conductive monomer and the at least one photoreactive component. Other aspects are included herein.
C09D 5/44 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes for electrophoretic applications
A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
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Impregnation of a non-conductive material with an intrinsically conductive polymer through in-situ polymerization
Composite materials are made by impregnating a non-conductive material with a conducting monomer to form a monomer-impregnated non-conductive material, and polymerizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material to form the composite material. The composite materials are used in medical devices and implants.
H01B 1/12 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances organic substances
H01B 1/24 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
A61L 27/48 - Composite materials, i.e. layered or containing one material dispersed in a matrix of the same or different material having a macromolecular matrix with macromolecular fillers
A61L 27/50 - Materials characterised by their function or physical properties
B05D 1/18 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by dipping
B05D 3/10 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by other chemical means
C08L 65/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
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Polymer coating for medical devices; conductive polymer
materials, namely, inherently conductive polymers, and
conductive polymer coatings, all for shielding, drug
delivery, or electrode or surface modification for medical
devices, implantable devices, and sensors. Manufacture of medical devices for others (terms considered
too vague by the International Bureau - rule 13.2.b) of the
Common Regulations); application of polymer coatings to
medical devices for others; application of polymer coatings
to implantable medical devices and sensors for others.
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Polymer coating for medical devices; conductive polymer
materials, namely, inherently conductive polymers, and
conductive polymer coatings, all for shielding, drug
delivery, or electrode or surface modification for medical
devices, implantable devices, and sensors. Manufacture of medical devices for others (terms considered
too vague by the International Bureau - rule 13.2.b) of the
Common Regulations); application of polymer coatings to
medical devices for others; application of polymer coatings
to implantable medical devices and sensors for others.
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Flex circuit ribbon based elongated members and attachments
A catheter or other elongated member can include an elongated inner portion, an elongated outer portion, a flex circuit ribbon comprising at least one conductor, and an electrical contact. The flex circuit ribbon can be situated between the inner portion and the outer portion. The inner portion and the outer portion can be (1) affixed together between portions of the flex circuit ribbon or (2) integrally formed such that masses of the inner and outer portions are joined together between portions of the flex circuit ribbon. The electrical contact can be configured to be exposed during use. The electrical contact can be situated at, or connected to, the at least one conductor of the flex circuit ribbon.
A wire used in the medical field for guiding purposes, as well as in other fields, such as in the field of orthodontics for teeth aligning purposes. The wire, when prepared for use in such applications, exhibits an innovative blend of advantageous properties, including enhanced kink resistance over stainless steel wires and enhanced stiffness over Nitinol wires, which enhance its use as a medical guidewire or stylet, and further, as an arch wire in orthodontia applications.
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Implantable electrode comprising a conductive polymeric coating
The present invention generally relates to coated electrodes comprising an electrically conductive substrate and a polymeric coating, and to methods for the preparation of the same.
C08L 53/02 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers of vinyl aromatic monomers and conjugated dienes
C09D 5/44 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes for electrophoretic applications
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Electrically conductive and mechanically supportive polymer materials for biomedical leads
An implantable medical lead connecting to a device header of a medical apparatus and having an electrode, a conductor, and a conductive polymer layer formed on at least a portion of the medical lead. An insulative sheath surrounds the conductive polymer layer for electrical insulation. The conductive polymer layer and insulative sheath maintain mechanical and electrical continuity of the lead in the event of fracture. The conductive polymer layer is composed of conductive polymers and may contain one or more dopants for improving electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and processability.
An implantable electrode, for an implantable tissue stimulator, has an electrically conductive porous material comprising metal carbide, metal nitride, metal carbonitride, metal oxide or metal oxynitride and one or more coating layers on a surface thereof. The coating layer or at least one of the coating layers, is for contact with body tissue when the electrode is implanted. Each coating layer is an electrically conductive layer of polymer having a polypyrrole polymeric backbone or polythiophene polymeric backbone. The coating layer or layers are formed in situ by electropolymerisation. The polypyrrole or polythiophene may be substituted. The coating layer or layers can provide high charge storage capacitance and a fast discharging profile, as well as biocompatibility.
An implantable medical lead connecting to a device header of a medical apparatus and having an electrode, a conductor, and a conductive polymer layer formed on at least a portion of the medical lead. An insulative sheath surrounds the conductive polymer layer for electrical insulation. The conductive polymer layer and insulative sheath maintain mechanical and electrical continuity of the lead in the event of fracture. The conductive polymer layer is composed of conductive polymers and may contain one or more dopants for improving electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and processability.
A wire used in the medical field for guiding purposes, as well as in other fields, such as in the field of orthodontics for teeth aligning purposes. The wire, when prepared for use in such applications, exhibits an innovative blend of advantageous properties, including enhanced kink resistance over stainless steel wires and enhanced stiffness over Nitinol wires, which enhance its use as a medical guidewire or stylet, and further, as an arch wire in orthodontia applications.
2. This surface has good biocompatibility and can bind strongly to a metallic surface. The polymer may be made from an electropolymerisable monomer, e.g. a pyrrole.
A61F 2/00 - Filters implantable into blood vesselsProstheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the bodyAppliances for connecting them with the bodyDevices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
B05D 7/24 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
B05C 3/02 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material the work being immersed in the liquid or other fluent material
The guidewire provides a core and wire coil construction. The core can be shaped with a generally squared-off distally facing shoulder that forms a platform for a proximal end portion of the wire coil. The wire coil can have a plurality of spaced apart coil turns at its proximal end portion. A bonding agent comprising an adhesive can be used to secure the core to the wire coil proximal end portion.
