Monolithic integrated circuit/pressure sensor on pacing lead
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1. A pressure sensor module, incorporated with a medical lead, the module comprising:
- a capsule having a cavity formed therein;
a pressure transducer disposed within said cavity of said capsule;
a feedthrough pin extending into said capsule and fixedly coupled thereto, said feedthrough pin electrically coupled to said pressure transducer;
an insulative ferrule fixedly coupled in a wall of said capsule to insulate said feedthrough pin from said capsule.
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Abstract
A pressure module is provided which comprises a capsule having a cavity formed therein, and a pressure transducer disposed within the cavity of the capsule. A feedthrough pin, fixedly coupled to the capsule, extends into the capsule and is electronically coupled to the pressure transducer.
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1. A pressure sensor module, incorporated with a medical lead, the module comprising:
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a capsule having a cavity formed therein; a pressure transducer disposed within said cavity of said capsule; a feedthrough pin extending into said capsule and fixedly coupled thereto, said feedthrough pin electrically coupled to said pressure transducer; an insulative ferrule fixedly coupled in a wall of said capsule to insulate said feedthrough pin from said capsule. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A pressure sensor module for use in a medical lead having a wire conductor, comprising:
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a capsule having a cavity formed therein; biocompatible media disposed within said cavity of said capsule; a pressure transducer disposed within said biocompatible media; and a feedthrough pin fixedly coupled to said capsule, said feedthrough pin having a first end configured to be coupled to the wire conductor and second end flexibly coupled to said pressure transducer. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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