Header having radiographic marker
An electrode connector device for an implant. A radiographic marker is integrated in a metal conducting element. There is also described an implant with an electrode connector.
1. . An electrode connector device for an implant, the connector device comprising:
a metal conducting element and a radiographic manufacturer identification tag integrated in said metal conducting element;
wherein said metal conducting element is selected from the group consisting of:
an antenna; and
a conductor connected to a receiving device for a connector, said conductor connecting said receiving device to a feedthrough that is disposed on a housing of the implant.
2. The electrode connector device according to claim 1 , wherein said metal conducting element is made of a biocompatible metal.
3. The electrode connector device according to claim 2 , wherein said metal conducting element is made of niobium.
4. The electrode connector device according to claim 1 , wherein said metal conducting element and said radiographic manufacturer identification tag have a uniform thickness.
5. The electrode connector device according to claim 4 , wherein said metal conducting element and said radiographic manufacturer identification tag have a thickness of at least 50 μm.
6. The electrode connector device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of said metal conducting element or said radiographic manufacturer identification tag have a thickness of at least 50 μm.
7. The electrode connector device according to claim 1 , wherein said radiographic manufacturer identification tag has a graphic symbol.
8. The electrode connector device according to claim 1 , wherein said radiographic manufacturer identification tag has an alphanumeric symbol.
9. An implant, comprising;
a housing;
an electrode connector device configured on said housing;
electronic components disposed in said housing; and
a feedthrough disposed on said housing;
said electrode connector device including a metal conducting element, a manufacturer identification tag integrated in said metal conducting element, and a receiving device configured to receive an electrode lead;
wherein said metal conducting element is selected form the group consisting of:
an antenna; and
a conductor connecting said receiving device to said electronic components via said feedthrough.
10. The electrode connector device according to claim 1 , wherein said metal conducting element is said antenna.
11. The electrode connector device according to claim 1 , wherein said metal conducting element is said conductor.
12. The implant according to claim 9 , wherein said metal conducting element is said antenna.
13. The implant according to claim 9 , wherein said metal conducting element is said conductor.