Optical window for implantable medical devices

摘要: An optical window assembly for use in implantable medical devices includes a generally U-shaped ferrule (20) having strain relief channel (22) to accomodate residual stresses remaining the after welding housing (10) of an device. The may be used transmit energy and/or electrically insulate feedthrough. can mounted opening (12) housing. include body forming lens (21), cross section with inner leg (20a), outer (20b), and between (20a) (20b). A (30) is (21) (20). also lense flange (26) on body, support (24) (20b) braze stop (28) control flow braze. constructed titanium. Also disclosed are methods manufacturing assemblies.