METHOD OF IMPLANTING MICRODEVICE WITH EXTENDED LEAD AND REMOTE ELECTRODE
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Abstract
An implantable microdevice includes at least one electrode detachably connected to electronic circuitry housed in an hermetically-sealed micro housing. The micro housing has a length no more than about 10 mm. In one embodiment, the electrode is located at a distal end of an electrode lead, and a proximal end of the electrode lead is removably inserted into a connector that forms part of the micro housing.
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35 Claims
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1-17. -17. (canceled)
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18. A method of implanting an implantable device loaded within a hypothermic needle, the implantable device having a micro device containing electrical circuitry, a lead attached and electrically connected to the electrical circuitry of the microdevice, an electrode carried by the lead, the electrode being electrically connected to the electrical circuitry of the microdevice, and anchors disposed at the distal end of the lead, the method comprising:
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introducing the hypodermic needle into the tissue as the anchors are folded back against the exterior of the hypodermic needle; and withdrawing the hypodermic needle from the tissue, wherein the anchors engage and remain embedded in the tissue, such that the microdevice and electrode are left in a desired tissue location. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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