An integral tab system for a 2-D or 3-D tab for a folder, and a method of making same is disclosed. A normalizing stage is connected between the evaporator and the reformer for equalizing the temperature distribution in the gas flow to be supplied to the reformer. The external communication device includes a moveable communication head including an antenna therein connected to at least one of an external transmitter andor an external receiver for communication with the device transmitter andor the device receiver of the implantable medical device.