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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2008
Tom X. He, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Matthew I. Haller, Valley Village, CA (US);
Tom X. He, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Matthew I. Haller, Valley Village, CA (US);
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation, Valencia, CA (US);
Abstract
An implantable stimulator includes a device for delivering a stimulus and a casing having a first, metal portion and a second, portion which is formed from a plastic or polymer. A method of forming an implantable stimulator includes preparing a coil on a ferrite tube and molding a casing body on the coil, such that the coil is embedded in a wall of the casing which is formed of a plastic or polymer. Another method of forming an implantable stimulator includes forming an annular metal connector and molding a plastic or polymer casing body on the metal connector.