In Indonesia, with a large population, the demand for biomedical devices is crucial to meet increasing healthcare needs. Currently, the use of Implantable Medical Devices (IMDs) in Indonesia is not detailedly regulated. Establishing standards for IMDs is critical due to their impact on health and well-being. IMDs, particularly wireless ones, can monitor physiological data such as glucose levels, temperature, and heartbeat, transmitting this information to external devices. This study focuses on designing an implantable antenna as proof of concept for IMD applications. Two antenna designs were developed and simulated for implantation in Small Intestine and Scalp phantoms. The designs achieved return loss values below -10 dB, indicating good performance. SAR values were 0.070 W/kg at 5.8 GHz for the Scalp Phantom, and 0.047 W/kg at 2.4 GHz and 0.031 W/kg at 5.8 GHz for the Small Intestine Phantom, all within regulatory limits. Additionally, the EIRP values of -10.246 dBW at 5.8 GHz in the Scalp Phantom and -23.35 dBW at 2.4 GHz and -29.60 dBW at 5.8 GHz in the Small Intestine Phantom demonstrated compliance with standards. The research concluded with a Policy Brief, proposing guidelines for IMD regulation in Indonesia. These recommendations aim to establish standardized specifications and lead to formal regulations, ensuring safe and effective use of IMDs in the country.
Keyword : Implantable Medical Devices, Miniaturized, Metamaterial, Implantable Antenna, Biomedical