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Frequency selective passive component networks for active implantable medical devices utilizing an energy dissipating surface

  • US 8,219,208 B2
  • Filed: 03/31/2010
  • Issued: 07/10/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A passive component network for an active implantable medical device, comprising:

  • a) an active implantable medical device (AIMD) comprising an electrically or thermally conductive housing, wherein the AIMD is configured to be connectable to a lead, the connectable lead comprising a length extending between and to a proximal end adjacent to the AIMD housing and a tissue-stimulating or biological-sensing electrode at a distal tip end; and

    b) a frequency selective energy diversion circuit housed inside the AIMD housing for diverting high-frequency energy away from the lead connectable to the AIMD housing for dissipation of the high-frequency energy;

    c) wherein the high frequency energy comprises an MRI frequency.

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