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Implantable Medical Device with Chemical Sensor and Related Methods

  • US 20070270675A1
  • Filed: 05/17/2006
  • Published: 11/22/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/17/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable medical device comprising:

  • a pulse generator; and

    a chemical sensor in communication with the pulse generator, the chemical sensor configured to detect an ion concentration in a bodily fluid, the chemical sensor comprising;

    a sensing element;

    an optical excitation assembly configured to illuminate the sensing element; and

    an optical detection assembly configured to receive light from the sensing element.

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