Title :
MEMS integration for smart medical devices: opportunities and challenges
Author_Institution :
Sorin CRM SAS, Clamart, France
Abstract :
In the insatiable quest for miniaturization, improved performance, novel sensing and treatments capabilities, implantable medical devices are now required to integrate micro-nano systems. As they enter the biomedical world, MEMS are facing new challenges such as biocompatibility, perpetual reliability and extended life span. We will discuss how these disciplines are now converging to broaden the scope of perspectives for healthcare devices, paving the way to innovative treatments and life-improving implantable smart sensors.
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; health care; intelligent sensors; microsensors; MEMS integration; healthcare devices; implantable medical device; implantable smart sensor; innovative treatment; integrate micro-nano system; smart medical device; Cochlear implants; Heart; Micromechanical devices; Pacemakers; Performance evaluation; Resistance heating; Transducers;
Conference_Titel :
Design, Test, Integration and Packaging of MEMS/MOEMS (DTIP), 2012 Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Cannes
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0785-7
