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Implantable flexible electrodes for functional electrical stimulation.

Andreas Schneider1, Thomas Stieglitz

  • 1Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Sulzbach, Germany. andreas.schneider@medics-network.com

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|March 5, 2004
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A new manufacturing technology enables the creation of reproducible microelectrode systems. This innovation allows for flexible microimplants, eliminating the need for bulky housings.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Traditional microelectrode systems often require rigid and bulky housings, limiting their application in flexible microimplants.
  • Achieving high electrode density and reproducibility in microfabrication presents significant challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel manufacturing technology for fabricating microelectrode systems.
  • To demonstrate the capability for high electrode numbers and reproducibility.
  • To enable the development of flexible microimplants without heavy housings.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a new fabrication process for microelectrode systems.
  • Characterization of electrode density and reproducibility.
  • Integration of microelectrodes into flexible implantable devices.

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Main Results:

  • Successful fabrication of microelectrode systems with high electrode counts.
  • Demonstrated high reproducibility in the manufacturing process.
  • Creation of flexible microimplants that do not require titanium or ceramic housings.

Conclusions:

  • The developed manufacturing technology offers a viable method for producing advanced microelectrode systems.
  • This technology facilitates the creation of lightweight, flexible microimplants for various applications.
  • The approach overcomes limitations associated with traditional microimplant designs.