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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8000804 | Electrode array for neural stimulation An electrode array for neural stimulation is disclosed which has particular applications for use in a retinal prosthesis. The electrode array can be formed as a hermetically-sealed two-part ceramic package which includes an electronic circuit such as a demultiplexer... | 08/16/2011 |
| 8000802 | Implantable lead with coplanar contact coupling An implantable lead for a medical device with a coplanar coupling for connecting a conductor to a contact reduces conductor bending moments to improve lead reliability. The implantable lead comprises a lead body having a proximal end and a distal end, at least one c... | 08/16/2011 |
| 8000803 | Implantable lead attachment The invention is a lead attachment suitable for implantation in living tissue that enables connection of a wire that is comprised of stainless steel to a tack that in turn is bonded to a titanium swage cup, preferably Ti-6Al-4V. The wire is attached by crimping insi... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7996090 | Methods of making implantable medical leads with a non-linear shape Implantable medical leads and methods of making. The method includes providing first and second tubes, and arranging a segment of the first tube side-by-side with a segment of the second tube along a region of interface. The tubes are forced to a non-linear shape al... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7991481 | Multiple electrode lead and a system for deep electrical neurostimulation including such a lead A lead for deep electrical neurostimulation comprising a rod of biocompatible material and a blade, also of biocompatible material, secured to one end of the rod and in alignment therewith. The blade presents two main faces and a plurality of electrodes disposed on ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7991480 | Medical device electrodes having cells disposed on nanostructures Electrodes for tissue stimulation and sensing can comprise a support with nanostructures disposed on the support. Pairs of the electrodes can be placed in close proximity to one another. When electrical energy is supplied to the electrodes, an electrical field (and ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7986999 | RF rejecting lead A lead assembly for an implantable medical device. The lead assembly comprises a lead body having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is adapted for coupling to a pulse generator and the second portion is adapted for implantation in or near a hea... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7983764 | Co-radial lead with extendable/retractable fixation mechanism and apparatus therefor A lead assembly comprises a lead body extending from a lead proximal end portion to a lead distal end portion with at least one conductor disposed therein. A lead lumen extends within the lead body and is dimensioned and configured to removably and rotatably seat a ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7983765 | Left chamber pressure sensor lead delivery system An apparatus for and method of measuring pressure through a septum in a patient's heart. A lead inserted into the right side of a heart is routed through the septum to gain access to the left side of the heart. The lead includes a mounting mechanism that secures the... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7979140 | Segmented electrode An electrode having a plurality of electrically conductive segments, each segment being electrically isolated from adjacent segments. The segments are adapted to control living tissue, typically a neuromuscular pathway for delivery of stimulation signals to a desire... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7979141 | Transvascular reshaping lead system A system for selective activation of a nerve trunk using a transvascular reshaping lead is provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to a system for spreading nerve bundles in a nerve trunk. The system includes a lead adapted to be chronically implanted in a b... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7974704 | Lead body constructions for implantable medical electrical leads A lead body of an implantable medical electrical lead includes a first filler and a second filler, each extending within a proximal portion thereof. The first filler may have a stiffness that is less than that of the second filler, and may surround and isolate a plu... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7970479 | Peripheral neurostimulation A percutaneous stimulating device 10 comprises a self-contained permanent or long-term unit for neuromodulation in the management of chronic pain and for cosmetic applications in accordance with the invention. It comprises a stimulating zone 12 with on... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7962224 | Stimulation lead, stimulation system, and method for limiting MRI-induced current in a stimulation lead In one embodiment, a stimulation lead for delivering electrical pulses from a pulse generator to tissue of a patient, comprises: a plurality of electrodes; a plurality of terminals; a plurality of conductors electrically coupling the plurality of electrodes with the... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7957817 | Medical electrode and tool for delivering the electrode Disclosed herein is a tool for delivering an implantable electrode about a body structure of a patient. In one embodiment, the tool includes a shaft and an electrode tray. The shaft includes a proximal end and a distal end. The electrode tray is articulatably couple... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7957818 | Stimulation lead design and method of manufacture The invention is an implantable electrical stimulation lead for chronic or long term use that has an improved electrical connection between the electrode and conductor. This is accomplished through the use of metal coils embedded in the sidewall of the lead body. A ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7953495 | Lead-implant coupling device A lead coupling device adapted for coupling to a lead and methods for using the coupling devices are provided. The coupling device includes a housing assembly having a proximal opening and a distal opening. The coupling device also has a lead receiving channel that ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7953494 | Implantable medical lead and system, and method of use thereof Implantable medical leads, lead assemblies, and methods for implanting the leads into the human body, for example, for use within the epidural spaces of the spinal column to manage pain. A stylet lumen extends within the lead between a side-wall stylet entrance port... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7949409 | Dual spiral lead configurations A medical electrical lead for transvascularly stimulating a nerve, muscle or other tissue from an adjacent vessel is described. The lead includes a bifurcated distal portion including a first elongate member forming a first spiral and a second elongate member formin... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7949408 | System and method for electrically probing and providing medical electrical stimulation A system for providing medical electrical stimulation including a lead assembly and a cannula. The lead assembly includes a lead body and a needle tip. The lead body has a distal section and a proximal section. The needle tip is formed of an electrically conductive ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7949410 | Burr hole cap and methods of use In one embodiment, an apparatus for securing a lead within a burr hole comprises: an annular body structure adapted to be at least partially inserted within the burr hole; a lead retainer structure mechanically coupled to the annular body structure and adapted to be... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7945336 | Probe with multiple arms and system for deep electrical neurostimulation comprising such a probe Probe (1) for deep electrical neurostimulation, and more specifically for deep brain electrostimulation, comprising: a tubular body (10) of biocompatible material with a lateral wall (11) defining a lumen (1... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7941225 | Magnetostrictive electrical stimulation leads A medical device lead is presented. The medical device lead includes a lead body, an electrode shaft, and a tip electrode. A magnetostrictive element is coupled to the electrode shaft. The magnetostrictive element comprises either terfenol-D and/or galfenol or any m... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7941226 | Magnetostrictive electrical stimulation leads A medical device lead is presented. The medical device lead includes a lead body, an electrode shaft, and a tip electrode. A magnetostrictive element is coupled to the electrode shaft. The magnetostrictive element comprises either terfenol-D and/or galfenol or any m... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7937160 | Methods for delivering cortical electrode leads into patient's head Methods and kits for delivering an electrode lead into the head of a patient are provided. A burr hole is formed within the cranium of the patient, and an electrode lead is threaded through the burr hole. The electrode lead is then placed in a pre-shaped two-dimensi... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7930037 | Field steerable electrical stimulation paddle, lead system, and medical device incorporating the same An implantable electrode paddle is adapted to receive an electrical signal from a medical device and generate an electrical field to stimulate selected body tissue. The paddle includes a housing including walls that define an interior space and a plurality of window... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7930038 | Tubular lead electrodes and methods This document discusses, among other things, a lead assembly including an implantable lead body including a lumen, a conductor extending through the lumen in the lead body, and an electrode including a tube having an internal surface. In an example, at least a porti... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7917230 | Neurostimulating lead having a stent-like anchor A neuron stimulating lead having a stent-like anchor is described. A distal portion of the lead is mounted to an exterior of the lead anchor. The stent-like lead anchor is formed from a superelastic material and is adapted to transition from a collapsed configuratio... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7917231 | Directional stimulation of neural tissue A multi-contact electrode for neural tissue stimulation is described. The electrode has an axis and includes a plurality of electrodes going along the axis. Each electrode ends with a contact, and at least one of the contacts has an internal edge, resulting in non-u... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7917229 | Lead assembly including a polymer interconnect and methods related thereto A lead assembly includes a ring component having mechanical coupling features, and at least one polymer component mechanically coupled with the mechanical coupling features of the ring component. Elongate tubing is disposed over the polymer component and is secured ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7917228 | Medical lead adaptor assembly An adaptor, including a housing and a flexible circuit, facilitates electrical connection between a connector of an implantable medical lead and an external medical device. The adaptor housing includes an inner surface forming a longitudinally extending connector re... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7912555 | Implantable medical electrical stimulation lead fixation method and apparatus An implantable medical electrical lead particularly for stimulation of the sacral nerves comprises a lead body extending between a distal end and a proximal end, and the distal end having at least one electrode of an electrode array extending longitudinally from the... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7912556 | Electrode array for even neural pressure An electrode array attached to neural tissue, such as the retina, necessarily has graded pressure exerted on the tissue, with higher pressure near the attachment point. Greater pressure improves contact between the electrodes and neural tissue while too much pressur... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7908015 | Subcutaneously implantable lead including distal fixation mechanism A subcutaneously implantable lead includes a coil disposed along a portion of the lead, and a lead tip coupled to a distal end of the lead. The lead tip includes at least one component that is movable relative to the distal end of the lead and configured to anchor t... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7904174 | Implantable leads permitting functional status monitoring An implantable lead assembly includes a lead body extending from a proximal end to a distal end having an intermediate portion therebetween, where the lead body includes an insulating layer. A conductor is disposed within the insulating layer and the insulating laye... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7904175 | Trans-esophageal vagus nerve stimulation Devices and methods of non-surgically providing vagus nerve therapy trans-esophageally to treat a variety of medical conditions are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an implantable medical device comprises a support member having an outer surface. The support memb... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7899548 | Lead with contacts formed by coiled conductor and methods of manufacture and use A lead includes an elongated lead body of non-conductive material and a plurality of conductive wires. Each wire has a first portion disposed within the lead body and a second portion extending out of the lead body. The second portion is coiled around the lead body ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7894912 | Non-rectilinear lead and a system for deep electrical neurostimulation including such a lead A lead for deep brain electrical stimulation, to be inserted into liquid cavities, such as ventricles, or cysternae or subarachnoidal spaces, the lead comprising: a tubular body of biocompatible material having a side wall defining a lumen, said tubular body being s... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7890184 | Conductor junctions for medical electrical leads A core component of a medical electrical lead extends within an inner conductive surface of a conductive ring such that an outer surface of the core holds a portion of a conductor against the inner conductive surface for electrical contact therewith. The outer surfa... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7869884 | Non-surgical device and methods for trans-esophageal vagus nerve stimulation Devices and methods of non-surgically providing vagus nerve therapy trans-esophageally to treat a variety of medical conditions are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an implantable medical device comprises a support member having an outer surface. The support memb... | 01/11/2011 |
