公开(公告)号：US09144680B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-29

申请号：US13118764

申请日：2011-05-31

Applicant: Norbert Kaula ,  Yohannes Iyassu

Inventor： Norbert Kaula ,  Yohannes Iyassu

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/372 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/36132 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/36185 ,  A61N1/37247 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3481 ,  G16H40/63

Abstract: A stimulation system, such as a spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system, having a programmer and a patient feedback device for establishing a protocol to treat a patient. The programmer uses a computer assisted stimulation programming procedure for establishing the protocol. Also described are methods of treating a patient with a spinal cord stimulation system including the programmer and the patient feedback device.

Abstract translation: 刺激系统，例如脊髓刺激（SCS）系统，具有用于建立治疗患者的方案的程序员和患者反馈装置。 程序员使用计算机辅助刺激编程程序来建立协议。 还描述了用包括程序员和患者反馈装置的脊髓刺激系统治疗患者的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09126043B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US13118781

申请日：2011-05-31

Applicant: Norbert Kaula ,  Yohannes Iyassu

Inventor： Norbert Kaula ,  Yohannes Iyassu

IPC: A61N1/36

CPC classification number: A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/36132

Abstract: A patient feedback device for communicating with a programming device of an electrical stimulation system. The device includes a housing, a sensor, a controller, and a communication port. The sensor is supported by the housing and generates a sensor signal in response to an action from the patient. The controller is supported by the housing and is in operative communication with the sensor. The controller receives the sensor signal and sends information to the communication port based on the sensor signal. The communication port is connected to the housing and is in operative communication with the controller. The communication port receives information from the controller and wirelessly transmits a communication signal to the programming device of the electrical stimulation system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于与电刺激系统的编程装置通信的患者反馈装置。 该装置包括壳体，传感器，控制器和通信端口。 传感器由壳体支撑并且响应于患者的动作而产生传感器信号。 控制器由外壳支撑并与传感器进行操作通信。 控制器接收传感器信号，并根据传感器信号向通信端口发送信息。 通信端口连接到外壳并与控制器进行操作通信。 通信端口从控制器接收信息，并将通信信号无线发送到电刺激系统的编程装置。

公开(公告)号：US09119968B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US13544461

申请日：2012-07-09

Applicant: Henry R. Halperin ,  Robert A. Stevenson

Inventor： Henry R. Halperin ,  Robert A. Stevenson

IPC: A61B5/04 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/05 ,  G01R33/28 ,  H03H1/00 ,  A61N1/08 ,  H03H7/01

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2090/374 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  G01R33/285 ,  G01R33/287 ,  G01R33/288 ,  H03H1/0007 ,  H03H7/1766 ,  H03H2007/013 ,  Y10T29/49169

Abstract: A band stop filter is provided for a lead wire of an active medical device (AMD). The band stop filter includes a capacitor in parallel with an inductor. The parallel capacitor and inductor are placed in series with the lead wire of the AMD, wherein values of capacitance and inductance are selected such that the band stop filter is resonant at a selected frequency. The Q of the inductor may be relatively maximized and the Q of the capacitor may be relatively minimized to reduce the overall Q of the band stop filter to attenuate current flow through the lead wire along a range of selected frequencies. In a preferred form, the band stop filter is integrated into a TIP and/or RING electrode for an active implantable medical device.

Abstract translation: 为有源医疗装置（AMD）的引线提供带阻滤波器。 带阻滤波器包括与电感并联的电容器。 并联电容器和电感器与AMD的引线串联放置，其中选择电容和电感值，使得阻带滤波器以选定的频率谐振。 电感器的Q可以相对最大化，并且电容器的Q可以相对最小化，以减小带阻滤波器的总体Q，以衰减沿着选定频率的范围通过引线的电流。 在优选形式中，带阻滤波器被集成到用于有源可植入医疗装置的TIP和/或RING电极中。

公开(公告)号：US09101370B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US13157350

申请日：2011-06-10

Applicant: Gary C. Victor

Inventor： Gary C. Victor

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/16 ,  A61B17/17

CPC classification number: A61B17/1668 ,  A61B17/175

Abstract: A single use bone cutter comprised of a plate with a plurality of insert blade enclosures is described. The insert blade enclosures are arranged in a spiral pattern about the plate and are further positioned at varying height intervals through the thickness of the plate. The bone cutter provides a means whereby the insert blades can be easily positioned within the plurality of blade enclosures to provide a wide array of cutting diameters.

Abstract translation: 描述了由具有多个插入叶片外壳的板组成的单次使用的骨切割机。 插入叶片外壳以围绕板的螺旋图案布置，并且通过板的厚度进一步定位在变化的高度间隔处。 骨切割器提供了一种装置，由此插入刀片可以容易地定位在多个叶片外壳内，以提供广泛的切割直径。

公开(公告)号：US09084881B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US14258365

申请日：2014-04-22

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Shahn S. Sage ,  John M. Swoyer ,  Jesse Geroy

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/36 ,  H01B7/04

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/0558 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  H01B7/048

Abstract: In some examples, an extension includes a connector adapted to electrically couple to a proximal end of the therapy delivery element. An elongated extension body is attached to the connector. The elongated extension body includes a stylet coil having a stylet coil lumen. The stylet coil extends within the elongated extension body to the connector. A conductor assembly includes a plurality of insulated electrical conductors braided to extend around the stylet coil and electrically coupled to the connector. The conductor assembly includes an inner lumen with a diameter greater than an outside diameter of the stylet coil, wherein axial elongated of the elongated extension body reduces the inner diameter of the conductor assembly. A low durometer insulator extends around the conductor assembly. A stylet is sized to slide freely within the stylet coil lumen during implantation of the extension in the living body.

Abstract translation: 在一些示例中，延伸部包括适于电耦合到治疗递送元件的近端的连接器。 细长的延伸体连接到连接器上。 细长延伸体包括具有探针线圈腔的探针线圈。 探针线圈在细长延伸体内延伸到连接器。 导体组件包括多个绝缘电导体，编织成围绕管心针线圈延伸并电耦合到连接器。 导体组件包括直径大于通管线圈外径的内腔，其中细长延伸体的轴向细长减小了导体组件的内径。 低硬度绝缘体围绕导体组件延伸。 探针的尺寸可以在植入生物体内的延伸部分时在探针线圈腔内自由滑动。

公开(公告)号：US09026227B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-05

申请号：US14330033

申请日：2014-07-14

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Terry D. Daglow

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  A61M25/04 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61M5/14 ,  A61M39/02

CPC classification number: A61M25/04 ,  A61M2005/1416 ,  A61M2039/0223 ,  A61M2039/0261 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0558 ,  A61N1/3605

Abstract: An anchor sleeve for securing a therapy delivery element, such as a stimulation lead or catheter, within a living body, that includes an inner sleeve with pre-formed locations of weakness that facilitate localized deformation. The anchor includes a deformable outer sleeve with a primary lumen extending along an axis. The outer surface of the outer sleeve includes a plurality of suture grooves oriented generally concentric to the axis. The inner sleeve includes a plurality of beams connected at deflection regions arranged around a secondary lumen. The inner sleeve is located in the primary lumen adjacent to the suture grooves so that the secondary lumen is generally concentric with the primary lumen. A plurality of locations of weakness are preformed in each of the beams to facilitate localized deformation in response to a radially inward force applied around the suture grooves by a suture material.

Abstract translation: 用于固定生物体内的治疗递送元件（例如刺激引线或导管）的锚定套筒，其包括具有促进局部变形的预先形成的弱点位置的内套筒。 锚固件包括具有沿轴线延伸的主腔的可变形外套筒。 外套筒的外表面包括大致与轴线同心取向的多个缝合槽。 内套筒包括连接在布置在次内腔周围的偏转区域的多个梁。 内套筒位于与缝合槽相邻的主腔内，使得第二内腔与主腔大致同心。 在每个梁中形成多个弱点位置，以便响应于通过缝合材料施加在缝合线槽周围的径向向内的力而促进局部变形。

公开(公告)号：US09014808B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US14187297

申请日：2014-02-23

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Jason Woods ,  Richard L. Brendel ,  Robert S. Johnson ,  Dominick J. Frustaci ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Keith W. Seitz ,  Thomas Marzano ,  John E. Roberts ,  William C. Thiebolt ,  Christopher M. Williams ,  Buehl E. Truex

IPC: H01G4/35 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/375 ,  H03H1/00 ,  A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/3754 ,  H01G4/35 ,  H03H1/0007

Abstract: An RF filter for an active medical device (AMD), for handling RF power induced in an associated lead from an external RF field at a selected MRI frequency or range frequencies includes a capacitor having a capacitance of between 100 and 10,000 picofarads, and a temperature stable dielectric having a dielectric constant of 200 or less and a temperature coefficient of capacitance (TCC) within the range of plus 400 to minus 7112 parts per million per degree centigrade. The capacitor's dielectric loss tangent in ohms is less than five percent of the capacitor's equivalent series resistance (ESR) at the selected MRI RF frequency or range of frequencies.

Abstract translation: 用于在选定的MRI频率或范围频率处理来自外部RF场的相关引线中感应的RF功率的用于主动医疗装置（AMD）的RF滤波器包括具有100至10,000皮​​法之间的电容的电容器，以及温度 介电常数为200以下，电容温度系数（TCC）在400〜71212ppm /摄氏度范围内的稳定电介质。 电容器的介电损耗角正切欧姆小于所选MRI射频频率或频率范围内电容器等效串联电阻（ESR）的百分之五。

公开(公告)号：US09002471B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US14337314

申请日：2014-07-22

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson ,  Gabriel A. Kustra

IPC: A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/04 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/02 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/375 ,  H03H1/00 ,  H03H7/01

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/025 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3605 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/3754 ,  H03H1/0007 ,  H03H2007/013

Abstract: An MRI-compatible electronic medical therapy system includes an active medical device connected to a plurality of electrodes. An independently actuatable switch selectively electrically connects at least one circuit protection device in electrical series with the electrodes and the medical device. The circuit protection device is adapted to permit current flow therethrough during normal medical device related therapy, but substantially prevent current flow therethrough in the presence of an induced electromagnetic field.

Abstract translation: MRI兼容的电子医疗治疗系统包括连接到多个电极的有源医疗装置。 可独立致动的开关选择性地将至少一个与电极和医疗装置电连接的电路保护装置电连接。 电路保护装置适于在正常的医疗装置相关治疗期间允许电流流过其中，但是在存在感应电磁场的情况下基本上防止电流流过其中。

公开(公告)号：US08983616B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US13604197

申请日：2012-09-05

Applicant: Norbert Kaula ,  Yohannes Iyassu ,  Scott Drees

Inventor： Norbert Kaula ,  Yohannes Iyassu ,  Scott Drees

IPC: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/37247 ,  A61B5/744 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G16H40/63

Abstract: The present disclosure involves a medical system. The medical system includes a medical device configured to deliver a medical therapy to a patient and store an electronic patient record that includes visual identification information of the patient. The medical system includes a clinician programmer configured to program the medical device. The clinician programmer includes a display screen. The clinician programmer includes a transceiver configured to conduct electronic communication with external devices. The clinician programmer includes a memory storage configured to store machine-readable code. The clinician programmer includes a computer processor configured to execute the machine-readable code to: establish an electronic communication with the medical device via the transceiver; and display the electronic patient record, including the visual identification information of the patient, on the display screen after the electronic communication has been established.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及医疗系统。 医疗系统包括被配置为向患者传送药物疗法并存储包括患者的视觉识别信息的电子病人记录的医疗装置。 医疗系统包括被配置为对医疗装置进行编程的临床医师编程器。 临床医生程序员包括显示屏。 临床医生编程器包括被配置为与外部设备进行电子通信的收发器。 临床医生程序员包括被配置为存储机器可读代码的存储器存储器。 临床医生程序员包括计算机处理器，其被配置为执行机器可读代码，以经由收发器与医疗设备建立电子通信; 并且在电子通信建立之后，在显示屏幕上显示包括患者的视觉识别信息的电子病人记录。

公开(公告)号：US08938309B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-20

申请号：US13742781

申请日：2013-01-16

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Thomas Marzano ,  Keith W. Seitz ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Xiaohong Tang ,  William C. Thiebolt ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Richard L. Brendel ,  Jason Woods ,  Steven W. Winn ,  Dominick J. Frustaci ,  Buehl E. Truex ,  Donald Hickel, Jr.

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  H01R43/00 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/375 ,  H01G4/35 ,  H01G2/10 ,  A61N1/372 ,  C22C29/12

CPC classification number: A61N1/3754 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/375 ,  B23K35/3013 ,  C22C29/12 ,  H01G2/103 ,  H01G4/005 ,  H01G4/12 ,  H01G4/30 ,  H01G4/35 ,  H01G4/40 ,  H01R43/00 ,  H02G3/22 ,  Y10T156/1052

Abstract: An elevated feedthrough is attachable to a top or a side of an active implantable medical device. The feedthrough includes a conductive ferrule and a dielectric substrate. The dielectric substrate is defined as comprising a body fluid side and a device side disposed within the conductive ferrule. The dielectric substrate includes a body fluid side elevated portion generally raised above the conductive ferrule. At least one via hole is disposed through the dielectric substrate from the body fluid side to the device side. A conductive fill is disposed within the at least one via hole forming a hermetic seal and electrically conductive between the body fluid side and the device side. A leadwire connection feature is on the body fluid side electrically coupled to the conductive fill and disposed adjacent to the elevated portion of the dielectric substrate.

Abstract translation: 升高的馈通可附接到有源可植入医疗装置的顶部或侧面。 馈通包括导电套圈和电介质基片。 电介质基板被定义为包括体液侧和设置在导电套圈内的器件侧。 电介质基片包括通常在导电套圈上方升高的体液侧提升部分。 至少一个通孔穿过电介质基底从体液侧设置到器件侧。 导电填料设置在至少一个通孔内，形成气密密封并在体液侧和装置侧之间导电。 引线连接特征在体液侧电耦合到导电填充物并且邻近电介质基底的升高部分设置。