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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8112159 | Kit for implantation of therapy elements This disclosure describes a kit to facilitate implantation of therapy elements into a patient, and techniques for percutaneously inserting therapy elements into a patient. In particular, embodiments of the invention are directed to techniques for percutaneously inse... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8103357 | Implantable lead including sensor An implantable medical lead includes an adaptor coupled to a body of the lead. The adaptor holds a sensor capsule between a first portion and a second portion of the lead body. ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8099171 | Implantable medical lead configured for improved MRI safety and heating reduction performance An implantable medical lead configured for improved MRI safety and heating reduction performance is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the lead includes a tubular body having a proximal end and a distal end with a lead connector near the proximal end. In this embo... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8095224 | EMI shielded conduit assembly for an active implantable medical device An EMI shielded conduit assembly for an active implantable medical device (AIMD) includes an EMI shielded housing for the AIMD, a hermetic feedthrough terminal associated with the AIMD housing, and an electronic circuit board, substrate or network disposed within th... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8090449 | Apparatus and method for expanding a stimulation lead body in situ An implantable lead is provided with at least one extendable member to position therapy delivery elements, which may be electrodes or drug delivery ports, after the lead has been inserted into the body. The lead may formed as a resilient element which is contained i... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8086323 | Implantable multi-parameter sensing system and method A system and method of sensing multiple parameters. The method may include implanting an implantable sensor in a patient and reading an output from at least one of the implantable sensing elements. The implantable sensor may have a housing within which are disposed ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8082042 | Electrode device for electrodiagnosis and/or electrotherapy An electrode device for cardiological or neurological electrodiagnosis and/or electrotherapy comprises an elongated electrode body (12), at least one electrode (14, 16) in the vicinity of the distal end (24) of the electrode body (12), an... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8065020 | System for medical lead tunneling An apparatus includes an elongated tube and an elongated rod having a holding member on one end, the holding member is adapted to hold an end of a lead such that the end of the lead can be pulled through the elongated tube resulting in minimal forces on the lead. | 11/22/2011 |
| 8060218 | Inductive element for intravascular implantable devices An inductive element adapted for use in implantable intravascular devices (IIDs) having an elongate form factor with a cross-section. The inductive element includes a core that has an outer surface contour that corresponds to the form factor. A set of elongate, or o... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8050772 | Burr hole caps and methods of use In one embodiment, a kit, for securing a lead or cannula within a burr hole, comprises: a base structure to be positioned immediately adjacent to or partially within the burr hole; a lead securing member for securing the lead within the burr hole, the lead securing ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8041433 | Magnetic resonance imaging interference immune device A wire form includes a conductor having a distal end and a proximal end. The conductor is coiled and has a predetermined spacing between adjacent coils. The predetermined spacing provides a parasitic capacitance and an inductance. The parasitic capacitance and induc... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8036755 | Notched electrode for electrostimulation lead According to one embodiment, an electrode for use in electrostimulation is provided, where the electrode comprises a notch that operates to substantially eliminate gaseous material from being trapped about the electrode during a molding process of an electrostimulat... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8032230 | Stimulation lead, stimulation system, and method for limiting MRI induced current in a stimulation lead In one embodiment, a percutaneous stimulation lead for applying electrically stimulation pulses to tissue of the patient comprises: a plurality of electrode assemblies electrically coupled to a plurality of terminals through a plurality of conductors of the stimulat... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8027736 | Lead electrode for use in an MRI-safe implantable medical device A medical lead is configured to be implanted into a patient's body and comprises a lead body, and an electrode coupled to the lead body. The electrode comprises a first section configured to contact the patient's body, and a second section electrically coupled to th... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8027737 | Lead extension with input capabilities A lead extension useful in deep brain stimulation treatment includes a body portion having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the proximal end receives a stimulation signal from a generator. A lead interface is disposed at the distal end to send the stimulatio... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8019437 | Lead fixation means A medical electrical lead includes a glue segment to adhere the lead to a treatment site. The glue segment, which may be disposed within a tip electrode of the lead, includes tissue adhesive which may encapsulated within a capsule. ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8019440 | Directional lead assembly Leads having directional electrodes thereon. Also provided are leads having directional electrodes as well as anchoring prongs to secure the electrodes to the leads. Also provided are leads with directional electrodes where all the electrodes have the same surface a... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8019438 | Anchor for electrode delivery system The present invention is device for delivering an electrode into a lateral vein of the coronary sinus. The device includes a support structure, a stent, a tether coupled to the stent and a removable sheath disposed about the stent. The stent is carried on the suppor... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8019439 | Lead assembly and method of making same A lead assembly and a method of making a lead are provided. The lead comprises a terminal, proximal end having a plurality of terminal contacts and material separating the terminal contacts. In one embodiment of the lead, the terminal contacts are separated by a pre... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8010207 | Implantable medical lead designs The invention is directed to medical leads for use with implantable medical devices. Various features of medical leads are described, many of which may be useful in a variety of different leads, e.g., used in a variety of different applications. In one embodiment, t... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8005549 | Medical electrical lead A method of manufacture of a medical device lead. The lead includes one or more jacketed conductive elements. The jacket comprises one or more covers. The jacketed conductive element is formed by introducing a polymeric material over a conductive element, coupling t... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8005550 | Medical electrical lead A medical device lead is presented. The lead includes one or more jacketed conductive elements. The jacket comprises one or more covers. A first cover of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) is in direct contact with the at least one conductive element. At least... | 08/23/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
