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Extended shelf life storable implantable medical device assembly, shipping container and method

  • US 20080103557A1
  • Filed: 10/31/2006
  • Published: 05/01/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A storable implantable medical device assembly, comprising:

  • a container;

    an implantable medical device, comprising;

    therapeutic componentry;

    a rechargeable power source operatively coupled to said therapeutic componentry; and

    a secondary coil operatively coupled to said rechargeable power source;

    a charging sub-assembly, comprising;

    an electro-chemical power source;

    a charging circuit operatively coupled to said electro-chemical power source; and

    a primary coil operatively coupled to said charging circuit; and

    said implantable medical device and said charging sub-assembly being co-located within said container;

    said primary coil of said charging sub-assembly and said secondary coil of said implantable medical device being arranged in said container in juxtaposed relationship with said charging sub-assembly charging said rechargeable power source of said implantable medical device through inductive coupling between said primary coil of said charging sub-assembly and said secondary coil of said implantable medical device.

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