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System and method of sterilizing an implantable medical device
Assignee: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc
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Filing: 2008-02-08
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Granted: 2012-02-14
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Expires: 2028-02-08
Abstract
Abstract An implantable system having internal circuitry configured to withstand a pre-determined amount of sterilization radiation is provided. In general, the system includes an internal control module in electrical communication with an implantable medical device. The internal control module can include a circuit board configured to withstand radiation and/or any number of integrated circuits (e.g., application specific integrated circuits) wherein the circuits or at least some portion thereof are fabricated so as to withstand some amount of radiation. For example, some portion of the circuitry can be fabricated utilizing radiation compliant material(s), silicon-on-insulator technology, and/or gallium arsenide technology. Additionally, the circuitry can include various components which are inherently resistant to such radiation (e.g., components fabricated utilizing magnetic field based technology, surface acoustical wave devices, etc.). A method of sterilizing an implantable medical device via radiation is also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel F. Dlugos, Jr.
- 👤 Mark S. Ortiz
- 👤 David N. Plescia
- 👤 Mark Leuenberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L2/00; A61L2/02; A61L2/08; A61L2/081; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/0003; A61F5/0013; A61F5/005; A61L2/082; A61L2/087; A61L2103/00; A61L2103/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A method for sterilizing an implantable medical device, comprising: providing an implantable medical device configured to be disposed within a patient's peritoneal cavity, the implantable medical device in electrical communication with an internal control module having any number of electronic components configured to be resistant to a pre-determined dose of radiation, at least one of the electronic components comprising a magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM), at least one of the electronic components being configured to sense a fluid pressure within the implantable medical device; and delivering a pre-determined dose of radiation to the implantable medical device.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
96 words
A method for sterilizing an implantable medical device, comprising: providing an implantable medical device configured to be disposed within a patient's peritoneal cavity, the implantable medical device in electrical communication with an internal control module having any number of electronic components configured to be resistant to a pre-determined dose of radiation, at least one of the electronic components comprising a magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM), at least one of the electronic components being configured to sense a fluid pressure within the implantable medical device; and delivering a pre-determined dose of radiation to the implantable medical device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the implantable medical device is a restriction device configured to form a restriction in a pathway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the electronic components are fabricated utilizing silicon-on-insulator technology.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the radiation is selected from the group consisting of gamma radiation, x-ray radiation, and electron beam radiation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the pre-determined dose of radiation is any amount up to about 100 kGy.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising delivering at least one additional dose of a pre-determined amount of radiation.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
74 words
A method for sterilizing an implantable medical device, comprising: providing an implantable medical device having located therein, any number of electronic components configured for controlling the implantable medical device, at least one of the electronic components comprising a magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM), wherein at least one of the electronic components is fabricated using silicon-on-insulator technology with a sapphire insulator; and delivering radiation to the implantable medical device to sterilize the implantable medical device.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
74 words
A method for sterilizing an implantable medical device, comprising: providing an implantable medical device having located therein, any number of electronic components configured for controlling the implantable medical device, at least one of the electronic components comprising a magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM), wherein at least one of the electronic components is fabricated using silicon-on-insulator technology with a sapphire insulator; and delivering radiation to the implantable medical device to sterilize the implantable medical device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein the implantable medical device is a restriction device configured to form a restriction in a pathway.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein the radiation is delivered in a pre-determined dose up to about 100 kGy.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein the radiation is selected from the group consisting of gamma radiation, x-ray radiation, and electron beam radiation.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
75 words
A method for sterilizing an implantable medical device, comprising: providing an implantable medical device having located therein, any number of electronic components configured for controlling the implantable medical device, at least one of the electronic components comprising a magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM), wherein at least one of the electronic components is fabricated using silicon-on-insulator technology with a silicon dioxide insulator; and delivering radiation to the implantable medical device to sterilize the implantable medical device.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
75 words
A method for sterilizing an implantable medical device, comprising: providing an implantable medical device having located therein, any number of electronic components configured for controlling the implantable medical device, at least one of the electronic components comprising a magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM), wherein at least one of the electronic components is fabricated using silicon-on-insulator technology with a silicon dioxide insulator; and delivering radiation to the implantable medical device to sterilize the implantable medical device.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 11 , wherein the implantable medical device is a restriction device configured to form a restriction in a pathway.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 11 , wherein the radiation is delivered in a pre-determined dose up to about 100 kGy.
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