Explantation of implantable medical device
First Claim
1. An implantable medical device comprising:
- at least one module that includes control electronics within a housing; and
a member that at least partially encapsulates the housing, wherein the member is made of a non-radiopaque material and includes a radiopaque element separate from the housing.
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Abstract
In general, the invention is directed to apparatus and techniques that aid in the removal or explantation of an implantable medical device (IMD) under the scalp of a patient. The various embodiments of the invention address risks associated with the explantation, such as the risk of damage to leads, the risk of damage to the IMD, the risk that the incision may hinder the explantation, and the risk that the IMD may be difficult to remove. In some embodiments, the invention is directed to apparatus that help the surgeon identify the location of the implanted elements, and that protect the implanted elements from inadvertent damage. In other embodiments, the invention is directed to techniques that facilitate the removal of the IMD.
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10 Claims
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1. An implantable medical device comprising:
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at least one module that includes control electronics within a housing; and
a member that at least partially encapsulates the housing, wherein the member is made of a non-radiopaque material and includes a radiopaque element separate from the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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