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Implantable Stimulation Electrode with a Coating for Increasing Tissue Compatibility

  • US 20080234790A1
  • Filed: 05/21/2004
  • Published: 09/25/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/21/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An implantable stimulation electrode for use with an implantable tissue stimulator, particularly a pacemaker, defibrillator, bone stimulator, or neurostimulator, the stimulation electrode comprising a metallic base body, optionally one or more intermediate layers applied to the base body, and a coating, which covers the base body and optionally the intermediate layers, to increase the tissue compatibility,wherein the coating comprises a polysaccharide layer made of hyaluronic acid and/or hyaluronic acid derivatives.

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