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Implantable bone growth stimulator and method of operation

  • US 5,441,527 A
  • Filed: 01/24/1994
  • Issued: 08/15/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An implantable growth stimulator having a status, the stimulator comprising:

  • first and second plate electrodes for subcutaneous implantation at a predetermined distance from a tissue site;

    a thin elongate member of elastomer connecting and generally maintaining a predetermined distance between said first and second electrodes;

    a portion of each electrode being exposed to allow current flow therethrough; and

    a driver circuit having means for generating for a duration of time, an alternating current between said first and second electrodes thereby producing first and second monitorable voltages on said first and second electrodes, respectively, said alternating current operative to stimulate tissue growth at the tissue site.

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