Optical waveguides – Accessories – Bushing structure
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-25
2008-03-25
Kianni, K. Cyrus (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Accessories
Bushing structure
C385S025000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07349618
ABSTRACT:
An optical feedthrough assembly is provided that is configured to be disposed through the canister of an implantable medical device. The optical feedthrough assembly comprises a ferrule having an aperture therethrough and an inner surface therethrough. An optical fiber passes through the aperture, and a compression seal stack is disposed within the aperture and around the optical fiber. The compression seal stack sealingly engages the optical fiber and the inner surface.
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Bomstad Timothy T.
Nielsen Christian S.
Barry Carol F.
Bauer Steve
Kianni K. Cyrus
Medtronic Inc.
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