The present invention generally relates to an improved implantable medical
device (IMD) and more particularly to an ultrasonically weld perforated
lid for an IMD to form a hermetic seal between the IMD and the perforated
lid. Appropriately configured perforated lids retain one or more
components within a cavity or port formed in a part of an IMD. Such lids
preferably secure a pierceable resilient grommet, septum or other
resilient member in a cavity or port. When an adjustment instrument, a
pull tool or a syringe is temporarily inserted therethrough and later
extracted, the resilient member heals (i.e., seals and/or reseals).
Preferably, the resilient member abuts a mechanical stop and is
compressed slightly during assembly and ultrasonic welding of the lid.
The resilient member preferably has a lateral dimension like the cavity
or port so that when the lid compresses the resilient member it expands
slightly and contacts the interior cavity surfaces thus improving the
seal.