INTEGRATED BACKUP BAND FOR USE IN FORMING AN ENCLOSURE FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE

摘要

An implantable medical device includes an enclosure having a sidewall and a welded seam in the sidewall, the seam extends along a perimeter of the enclosure. A thermoform is located adjacent a surface of the enclosure and is secured in place within the enclosure. A metalized surface is located adjacent an interior surface of the enclosure sidewall and is secured in place by the thermoform. The metalized surface extends along a perimeter of the enclosure and is configured to obstruct laser energy during a weld seam process. The metalized surface may be provided as a separate backup band component or may be integrated in a perimeter sidewall of the thermoform.

主权项

1. An implantable medical device comprising:
an enclosure having a sidewall and a welded seam in the sidewall, the seam extending along a perimeter of the enclosure; a thermoform adjacent a surface of the enclosure and secured in place within the enclosure; and a metalized surface adjacent an interior surface of the enclosure sidewall and extending along the perimeter of the enclosure, the metalized surface being secured in place by the thermoform and configured to obstruct laser energy.