Abstract: A paddle lead for implantation in the epidural space through an insertion tool, the paddle lead comprising a paddle structure with a first paddle wing, a second paddle wing and at least one resilient element connected with at least one of the first paddle wing and the second paddle wing, wherein the at least one resilient member biases at least one of the first paddle wing and the second paddle wing to an expanded state. According to an aspect of the invention, the at least one resilient element has a longitudinal extension direction that runs exclusively along the longitudinal extension direction of the paddle structure and in that the at least one resilient element has a wall that surrounds alone or with another part of the paddle structure a hollow space, wherein the hollow space also extends exclusively along the longitudinal extension direction of the paddle structure.

Abstract: An implantable medical device for sensing physiological signals comprises an arrangement of at least a first electrode pole, a second electrode pole and a third electrode pole, said arrangement of at least the first electrode pole, the second electrode pole and the third electrode pole being configured to sense physiological signals. A processing module is configured for processing physiological signals received via said arrangement of at least the first electrode pole, the second electrode pole and the third electrode pole. The processing module in particular is configured to process different physiological signals received by different pair of electrode poles of the arrangement of at least the first electrode pole, the second electrode pole and the third electrode pole and to assess a cardiac function based on the processing.

Abstract: A pressure sensor for pressure measurement in an aggressive medium comprising a base element and a moveable element adapted to move at least in part based on an external pressure. The pressure sensor further comprises a flexible element arranged on the base element inside the pressure sensor. The flexible element is adapted for determining the external pressure, wherein the movable element is mechanically in contact with the flexible element.

Abstract: An implantable medical device for sensing physiological signals comprises an arrangement of at least a first electrode pole, a second electrode pole and a third electrode pole, said arrangement of at least the first, second and third electrode poles being configured to sense physiological signals. The implantable medical device further comprises a processing module for processing signals received via said arrangement of at least the first, second and third electrode poles. The processing module is configured to monitor cardiac activity based on a first signal received by a first pair of electrode poles of the arrangement of at least the first, second and third electrode poles and to assess a consistency of said first signal based on a second signal received by a second pair of electrode poles of the arrangement of at least the first, second and third electrode poles different then said first pair.

Abstract: An implantation catheter for implanting an implant into a human or animal body, comprises a first catheter shaft and a holding element being arranged at a distal end of the first catheter shaft, the holding element being configured for holding and releasing the implant. The holding element comprises a shape memory element.

Abstract: A printed circuit board assembly of an implantable medical device comprises a printed circuit board and a sensor device that is arranged at the printed circuit board and joined to the printed circuit board by way of an adhesive layer. It is provided in the process that the adhesive layer is formed of an adhesive compound in which glass spheres are embedded. In this way, a printed circuit board assembly is provided which, in a simple, inexpensive manner, allows a sensor device to be joined to a printed circuit board for installation in a medical device, with advantageous mechanical decoupling and improved process reliability.

Abstract: A printed circuit board assembly of an implantable medical device comprises a printed circuit board and a sensor device that is arranged at the printed circuit board and joined to the printed circuit board by way of an adhesive layer. It is provided in the process that the adhesive layer is formed of an adhesive compound in which glass spheres are embedded. In this way, a printed circuit board assembly is provided which, in a simple, inexpensive manner, allows a sensor device to be joined to a printed circuit board for installation in a medical device, with advantageous mechanical decoupling and improved process reliability.

Abstract: A printed circuit board assembly of an implantable medical device comprises a printed circuit board and a sensor device that is arranged at the printed circuit board and joined to the printed circuit board by way of an adhesive layer. It is provided in the process that the adhesive layer is formed of an adhesive compound in which glass spheres are embedded. In this way, a printed circuit board assembly is provided which, in a simple, inexpensive manner, allows a sensor device to be joined to a printed circuit board for installation in a medical device, with advantageous mechanical decoupling and improved process reliability.

Abstract: An electromedical implant, having a housing with three housing segments A, B and C. Segment A is joined to segment B, and segment B is joined to segment C, so that segment B is disposed between segments A and C. Segment A and segment C are at least partially made of electrically conducting material. Furthermore, an electronics module is disposed within housing segment A and has an electric circuit arrangement for picking up and further processing electrical signals, and at least one first and one second electrical conductor for measuring electrical potentials and/or for delivering electric pulses. Each conductor has a conductor start and a conductor end, and each conductor start is connected to the electric circuit arrangement. An electrical feedthrough is at least partially made of electrically insulating material, and segment B is formed by portions of the feedthrough.

Abstract: An electromedical implant, having a housing with three housing segments A, B and C. Segment A is joined to segment B, and segment B is joined to segment C, so that segment B is disposed between segments A and C. Segment A and segment C are at least partially made of electrically conducting material. Furthermore, an electronics module is disposed within housing segment A and has an electric circuit arrangement for picking up and further processing electrical signals, and at least one first and one second electrical conductor for measuring electrical potentials and/or for delivering electric pulses. Each conductor has a conductor start and a conductor end, and each conductor start is connected to the electric circuit arrangement. An electrical feedthrough is at least partially made of electrically insulating material, and segment B is formed by portions of the feedthrough.