发明授权
US06650943B1 Fully implantable neurostimulator for cavernous nerve stimulation as a therapy for erectile dysfunction and other sexual dysfunction
有权
用于海绵神经刺激的完全植入式神经刺激器作为勃起功能障碍和其他性功能障碍的治疗方法
- 专利标题: Fully implantable neurostimulator for cavernous nerve stimulation as a therapy for erectile dysfunction and other sexual dysfunction
- 专利标题(中): 用于海绵神经刺激的完全植入式神经刺激器作为勃起功能障碍和其他性功能障碍的治疗方法
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申请号: US09799988申请日: 2001-03-06
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公开(公告)号: US06650943B1公开(公告)日: 2003-11-18
- 发明人: Todd K. Whitehurst , James P. McGivern
- 申请人: Todd K. Whitehurst , James P. McGivern
- 主分类号: A61N136
- IPC分类号: A61N136
摘要:
An implantable stimulator(s) with at least two electrodes, which is small enough to have the electrodes located adjacent to a cavernous nerve(s) or other nerve(s) innervating the reproductive organs, uses a power source/storage device, such as a rechargeable battery. Periodic recharging of such a battery is accomplished, for example, by inductive coupling with an external appliance. The small stimulator provides means of stimulating a nerve(s) when desired, without the need for external appliances during the stimulation session. When necessary, external appliances are used for the transmission of data to and/or from the stimulator(s) and for the transmission of power. In a preferred embodiment, the system is capable of open-and closed-loop operation. In closed-loop operation, at least one implant includes a sensor, and the sensed condition is used to adjust stimulation parameters.
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