Patent ID: 6980865
Filing Date: 2005-12-27
Classification: A61N,H01B,H01F

Abstract:
1. An implantable device comprised of a power source, means for generating electrical signals, means for communicating said electrical signals with biological matter in a biological organism, and a conductor assembly electrically connected to said biological matter, wherein: (a) said conductor assembly is comprised of a conductor that is capable of being flexed at least about 15 degrees and that has a resistivity at 20 degrees Centigrade of from about 1 to about 100 micro ohm-centimeters, (b) said conductor assembly is comprised of a magnetic shield disposed above said flexible conductor, wherein said magnetic shield is comprised of an antithrombogenic composition, wherein said magnetic shield is comprised of a layer of magnetic shielding material, and wherein said layer of magnetic shielding material, when exposed to a magnetic field with an intensity of at least about 0.5 Teslas, has a magnetic shielding factor of at least about 0.5; and (c) said conductor assembly has a heat shielding factor of at least about 0.2 when tested in accordance with A.S.T.M. standard test Standard Test F-2182-02.