Wireless Data and Power Link to a Miniature Implantable Volume-Pressure Sensor for Cardiac Monitoring

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The objective of this research is to design, fabricate and test a wireless power transmission system intended for providing power and data link to an integrated circuit which is serving as a novel miniature pressure sensor with implantable telemetry for cardiac monitoring. We will develop methods to provide power to the cardiac monitoring integrated circuit ship implanted inside a mouse body while the sensor itself is implanted inside the mouse heart. Our increased understanding of the interaction between the implanted electronics and the external power sources will help guide in designing power scavenging system suitable for commercial applications. It is expected that the developed system will enable successful operation of the implant without a need for the additional battery power supply source. The successful completion of this innovative research project could significantly advance the current commercial applications of the wireless cardiac monitoring systems. Scisense Inc. as an industrial partner will support and be involved in this project. Scisense is recognized leader in design, development, manufacture and sale of the a partially implantable cardiac monitoring system which provides detailed functional parameters of a heart. Beside sales of their core products, Scisense is developing much needed micro assembly technology. By developing these technologies, it helps create the critical mass that is required to sustain further research and commercialization of high tech miniaturized medical devices. This project plays a critical role in the continued emergence of London Ontario as a hub for medical device manufacture, with great potential to contribute significantly to biomedical sector in Canada.