Implantation of low-profile implantable medical device
    41.
    发明授权
    Implantation of low-profile implantable medical device 有权
    植入低轮廓植入式医疗器械

    公开(公告)号:US08397732B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-19

    申请号:US10731868

    申请日:2003-12-09

    IPC分类号: A61B19/00

    摘要: In general, the invention is directed to techniques for implantation of a low-profile implantable medical device (IMD) in the body of a patient. In an exemplary embodiment, the low-profile IMD is implanted under the scalp. When the treatment or monitoring site is in or on the head of the patient, the low-profile IMD can be implanted under the scalp proximate to the treatment or monitoring site. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a method that includes making an incision in the scalp of a head of a patient to create a scalp flap, exposing a skull beneath the scalp flap, creating a pocket between the scalp and the skull, and placing at least a portion of a low-profile IMD in the pocket. The low-profile IMD may include a plurality of modules, covered in part by a flexible overmold.

    摘要翻译: 通常,本发明涉及用于在患者体内植入低轮廓可植入医疗装置(IMD)的技术。 在示例性实施例中,将低调IMD植入头皮下。 当治疗或监测部位位于患者头部或头部时,可以将低调的IMD植入到靠近治疗或监测部位的头皮下。 在一个实施例中,本发明涉及一种方法,其包括在患者的头部的头皮中形成切口以产生头皮瓣,暴露头皮下的头骨,在头皮和头骨之间产生口袋,以及 将低调IMD的至少一部分放置在口袋中。 低调的IMD可以包括多个模块,部分由柔性包覆模制覆盖。

    HELICAL ELECTRODE ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEDICAL LEADS
    42.
    发明申请
    HELICAL ELECTRODE ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEDICAL LEADS 有权
    用于医疗领域的螺旋电极安排

    公开(公告)号:US20120078332A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-29

    申请号:US13376117

    申请日:2010-06-21

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05

    摘要: A medical lead includes a lead body having a proximal end for electrical connection to an implantable electric signal generator and a distal end portion having a plurality of electrodes extending in a helical manner longitudinally along the distal end portion. Adjacent helical electrodes may be offset, for example, 90 degrees or 180 degrees. The helical electrodes may extend less than, greater than, or 360 degrees. The electrode arrangement provides increased surface area, improving the capability of positioning the lead against the nerve as desired.

    摘要翻译: 医用引线包括具有用于与可植入电信号发生器电连接的近端的引线体和具有沿着远端部分纵向延伸的多个电极的多个电极的远端部分。 相邻的螺旋电极可以偏移例如90度或180度。 螺旋电极可以延伸小于,大于或360度。 电极布置提供增加的表面积,提高根据需要将引线对准神经的能力。

    Implantable medical device with a nonhermetic battery
    43.
    发明授权
    Implantable medical device with a nonhermetic battery 有权
    具有非密封电池的可植入医疗器械

    公开(公告)号:US07881796B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-01

    申请号:US11831333

    申请日:2007-07-31

    IPC分类号: A61N1/08

    CPC分类号: A61N1/375 A61N1/378

    摘要: An implantable medical device (IMD) including a nonhermetic battery is described. The IMD includes components and a power source module that includes the nonhermetic battery. The IMD also includes a barrier to substantially impede movement of substances from the nonhermetic battery to the components. The barrier may include a hermetic feedthrough, a gel, a polymer, or a solid electrolyte within the nonhermetic battery, and a seal member. The barrier may also be a material that encapsulates the nonhermetic battery and a getter within the IMD. In some embodiments, the IMD comprises a modular IMD including an interconnect member. In that case, the barrier may include a material that fills at least a portion of a void defined by the interconnect member. A length and a cross-sectional area of the interconnect member may also act as a barrier.

    摘要翻译: 描述了包括非密封电池的可植入医疗装置(IMD)。 IMD包括组件和包含非密封电池的电源模块。 IMD还包括阻止物质从非密封电池移动到部件的屏障。 阻挡层可以包括非密封电池内的密封馈通,凝胶,聚合物或固体电解质,以及密封构件。 屏障还可以是在IMD内封装非密封电池和吸气剂的材料。 在一些实施例中,IMD包括包括互连构件的模块化IMD。 在这种情况下,阻挡层可以包括填充由互连构件限定的空隙的至少一部分的材料。 互连构件的长度和横截面积也可以用作屏障。

    Neurostimulation site screening
    45.
    发明授权
    Neurostimulation site screening 有权
    神经刺激部位筛查

    公开(公告)号:US07676271B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-09

    申请号:US11689943

    申请日:2007-03-22

    IPC分类号: A61N1/36

    摘要: A process is described for non-invasively screening a patient to select a stimulation site for treatment of head, neck or facial pain and tension symptoms caused by disorders such as occipital neuralgia. The screening process involves application of a transcutaneous stimulation screening device, a percutaneous micro-electrode screening device, and a temporary implantable screening device to the patient to select a site for chronic implantation.

    摘要翻译: 描述了一种非侵入式筛选患者以选择用于治疗头部,颈部或面部疼痛的刺激部位和由诸如枕骨神经痛等疾病引起的紧张症状的过程。 筛选过程包括将经皮刺激筛选装置,经皮微电极筛选装置和临时植入式筛选装置应用于患者以选择用于慢性植入的部位。

    Neurostimulation site screening
    46.
    发明授权
    Neurostimulation site screening 有权
    神经刺激部位筛查

    公开(公告)号:US07664552B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-16

    申请号:US11800640

    申请日:2007-05-07

    IPC分类号: A61N1/36

    摘要: The disclosure describes a process for non-invasively screening a patient to select a stimulation site for treatment of head, neck or facial pain and tension symptoms caused by disorders such as occipital neuralgia. The screening process involves application of a transcutaneous stimulation screening device, a percutaneous micro-electrode screening device, and a temporary implantable screening device to the patient to select a site for chronic implantation.

    摘要翻译: 本公开描述了非侵入式筛选患者以选择用于治疗头部,颈部或面部疼痛的刺激部位和由诸如枕骨神经痛等疾病引起的紧张症状的方法。 筛选过程包括将经皮刺激筛选装置,经皮微电极筛选装置和临时植入式筛选装置应用于患者以选择用于慢性植入的部位。

    Passive charge of implantable medical device utilizing external power source and method
    47.
    发明授权
    Passive charge of implantable medical device utilizing external power source and method 有权
    使用外部电源的可植入医疗器械的被动电荷和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07650192B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-19

    申请号:US11414136

    申请日:2006-04-28

    IPC分类号: A61N1/378

    摘要: External power source for an implantable medical device implanted in a patient, the implantable medical device having a secondary coil operatively coupled to therapeutic componentry and method therefore. A modulation circuit is operatively coupled to a power source. A plurality of primary coils are operatively coupled to the modulation circuitry and physically associated with an article into which the patient may come into proximity. The modulation circuit drives at least one of the plurality of primary coils. A sensor is coupled to modulation circuit and is adapted to sense proximity of a component related to the implantable medical device. The modulation circuit commences operation to drive at least one of the plurality of primary coils when the sensor senses proximity with the component related to the implantable medical device.

    摘要翻译: 用于植入患者体内的可植入医疗装置的外部电源,所述可植入医疗装置具有可操作地耦合到治疗组件的次级线圈和因此的方法。 调制电路可操作地耦合到电源。 多个初级线圈可操作地耦合到调制电路并且物理上与患者可能接近的物品相关联。 调制电路驱动多个初级线圈中的至少一个。 传感器耦合到调制电路并且适于感测与可植入医疗装置相关的部件的接近度。 当传感器感测到与可植入医疗装置相关的部件的接近时,调制电路开始操作以驱动多个初级线圈中的至少一个。

    METHOD FOR DELIVERY OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
    48.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR DELIVERY OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION 有权
    输送电刺激的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090240303A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-24

    申请号:US12480467

    申请日:2009-06-08

    IPC分类号: A61N1/34

    摘要: The disclosure describes an implantable neurostimulator device for delivery of neurostimulation to treat head, neck, or facial pain or tension, including pain or tension caused by occipital neuralgia. The device may be a neurostimulation device having a miniaturized housing with a low profile that permits subcutaneous implantation at a stimulation site directly adjacent a neuralgic region at the back of the neck of a patient. For example, the device may be subcutaneously implanted at the back of the neck of a patient to relieve symptoms of occipital neuralgia.

    摘要翻译: 本公开描述了用于递送神经刺激以治疗头部,颈部或面部疼痛或张力的可植入神经刺激器装置,包括由枕骨神经痛引起的疼痛或张力。 该装置可以是具有小型化的壳体的神经刺激装置,其具有允许在紧邻患者颈部后方的神经痛区域的刺激部位皮下植入。 例如,该装置可以皮下植入患者颈部的后部以减轻枕骨神经痛的症状。

    Therapy delivery mode selection
    49.
    发明授权
    Therapy delivery mode selection 有权
    治疗传递模式选择

    公开(公告)号:US07389147B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-17

    申请号:US11119420

    申请日:2005-04-29

    IPC分类号: A61N1/00

    摘要: Techniques for selectably providing either constant voltage or constant current stimulation are described. A programming device provides a user interface by which a user selects either constant voltage or constant current stimulation, and selects either a voltage or current amplitude based on the selected stimulation mode. The programming device configures a medical device to provide the selected mode of stimulation at the selected amplitude. For example, when a medical device has constant voltage stimulation circuitry, e.g., circuitry including a voltage source, and the user selects constant current stimulation, the programming device configures the medical device to adjust the voltage amplitude based on a measured impedance to provide substantially constant current amplitude.

    摘要翻译: 描述了可选择地提供恒定电压或恒定电流刺激的技术。 编程设备提供用户界面,用户通过该界面用户选择恒定电压或恒定电流刺激,并且基于所选择的刺激模式选择电压或电流幅度。 编程设备配置医疗设备以在所选择的幅度提供所选择的刺激模式。 例如,当医疗设备具有恒定电压刺激电路(例如,包括电压源的电路)并且用户选择恒定电流刺激时,编程设备配置医疗设备以基于测量的阻抗来调整电压幅度以提供基本上恒定的 电流幅度。