ENERGY SHUNT FOR PRODUCING AN MRI-SAFE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE

摘要

A neurostimulation system is configured for implantation into a patient's body and comprises a neurostimulator (102), a conductive stimulation lead (104) having a first proximal end and a first distal end, at least one distal electrode (114) electrically coupled proximate the first distal end, and a lead extension (100) having a second proximal end electrically coupled to the neurostimulator and having a second distal end electrically coupled to the first proximal end. A shunt (120) is electrically coupled to the first proximal end for diverting RF energy from the lead.