Abstract:
:This article describes a new powering system for implantable medical devices that could significantly increase their lifetime. The idea is based on the substitution of the usual implantable device battery for an electric accumulator (rechargeable battery), which is fed by the electric power generated by a photovoltaic converter inside the implantable device. Light impinges on the photovoltaic device through an optical fiber going from the photovoltaic device to just beneath the patient's epidermis. Light can enter the optical fiber by passing through the skin. A complete power-by-light system has been developed and tested with a real implantable pulse generator for spinal cord stimulation. The feasibility of the proposed system has been evaluated theoretically. For example, after 13 h/week of laser exposure, the lifetime of the implantable device would increase by 50%. Other combinations resulting in lifetime increases of more than 100% are also possible. So, the proposed system is now ready to take a further step forward: in vivo animal testing.
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Artif Organsjournal_title
Artificial organsauthors
Algora C,Peña Rdoi
10.1111/j.1525-1594.2009.00803.xsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
2009-10-01 00:00:00pages
855-60issue
10eissn
0160-564Xissn
1525-1594pii
AOR803journal_volume
33pub_type
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journal_title:Artificial organs
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