October 25, 2005

A light path extending between first and second zones that are sealed relative to each other by a sealing gasket is provided. The light path includes at least one optical fiber. The optical fiber is provided with a metal coating and passes through the sealing gasket.

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7349618 - Optical feedthrough assembly for use in implantable medical device - Owned by Medtronic, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) An optical feedthrough assembly is provided that is configured to be disposed through the canister of an implantable medical device. The optical feedthrough assembly comprises a ferrule having an aperture therethrough and an inner surface therethrough. An optical fiber passes through the aperture, and a compression seal stack is disposed within the aperture and around the optical fiber. The compression seal stack sealingly engages the optical fiber and the inner surface.

7519261 - Optical feedthrough assembly for use in implantable medical device - Owned by Medtronic, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) An optical feedthrough assembly is provided that is configured to be disposed through the canister of an implantable medical device. The optical feedthrough assembly comprises a ferrule having an aperture therethrough and an inner surface therethrough. An optical fiber passes through the aperture, and a compression seal stack is disposed within the aperture and around the optical fiber. The compression seal stack sealingly engages the optical fiber and the inner surface.