Patent ID: 7706892
Filing Date: 2010-04-27
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. An implantable microstimulator comprising: an elongate plastic housing having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end includes a first plastic threaded region and an access to an interior of the housing; an electronic subassembly disposed within the interior of the housing; a first end cap comprising a plastic body, a second plastic threaded region, and a conductive coating coated over at least a portion of the plastic body to form a first electrode, wherein the first electrode is in electrical communication with the electronic subassembly and the first and second plastic threaded regions are dimensioned to mate to form a seal between the first end and the first end cap and block the access to the interior of the housing, and wherein the first and second plastic threaded regions are solvent welded or melted directly to each other to facilitate a hermetic, plastic seal; and a second electrode disposed at the second end of the plastic housing and in electrical communication with the electronic subassembly; wherein the access is dimensioned to allow insertion of the electronic subassembly therethrough.