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Optical window for implantable medical devices

  • US 5,902,326 A
  • Filed: 09/03/1997
  • Issued: 05/11/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/03/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An optical window assembly for a chronically implantable medical device comprising:

  • a housing having a window opening therein;

    a ferrule mounted in the window opening, the ferrule comprising a ferrule body forming a lens opening, the ferrule body having a generally U-shaped cross-section with an inner leg, an outer leg, and a strain relief channel in the ferrule body between the inner leg and the outer leg, wherein outer leg of the ferrule body is proximate the window opening of the housing; and

    a lens mounted in the lens opening of the ferrule, wherein the lens is proximate the inner leg of the ferrule body.

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