公开(公告)号：US07585271B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-08

申请号：US10698131

申请日：2003-11-01

申请人： Martin T. Gerber ,  Warren L. Starkebaum ,  John M. Swoyer

发明人： Martin T. Gerber ,  Warren L. Starkebaum ,  John M. Swoyer

IPC分类号： A61F2/02

CPC分类号： A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/06109 ,  A61B17/3478 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61B2017/00805 ,  A61B2017/00898 ,  A61B2017/306 ,  A61F2/0036 ,  A61L31/145

摘要： In general, the invention is directed to treatment of urinary incontinence by the implantation of one or more bulking prostheses proximate to a urethral sphincter. These bulking prostheses, which may include biocompatible hydrogel, are implanted into the tissue outside the urethra, proximate to a urethral sphincter. When implanted, the bulking prostheses are in a miniature state. Upon introduction into the body, the devices enter an enlarged state. In their enlarged state, the bulking prostheses supply extra bulk to the tissues proximate to the external urethral sphincter. With the extra bulk, the patient can exercise voluntary control over the external urethral sphincter to close or maintain closure of the urethra and maintain urinary continence.

摘要翻译： 通常，本发明涉及通过植入靠近尿道括约肌的一个或多个膨胀假体来治疗尿失禁。 这些可能包括生物相容性水凝胶的膨胀假体植入尿道外侧的组织中，靠近尿道括约肌。 当植入时，膨胀假体处于微型状态。 引入身体后，设备进入放大状态。 在扩大的状态下，膨胀假体对靠近外部尿道括约肌的组织提供额外的体积。 随着额外的体积，患者可以对外部尿道括约肌进行自愿控制，以关闭或保持尿道闭合并维持尿路。

公开(公告)号：US07381180B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-03

申请号：US10698216

申请日：2003-10-31

申请人： Martin T. Gerber ,  Warren L. Starkebaum ,  John M. Swoyer

发明人： Martin T. Gerber ,  Warren L. Starkebaum ,  John M. Swoyer

IPC分类号： A61F2/02

CPC分类号： A61F2/0036 ,  A61L31/145

摘要： In general, the invention is directed to treatment of fecal incontinence by the implantation of one or more bulking prostheses proximate to an anal sphincter. These bulking prostheses, which may include biocompatible hydrogel, are inserted into the tissue near the anus through a small opening in the mucosa. When inserted, the bulking prostheses are in a miniature state. Upon introduction into the body, the devices enter an enlarged state. In their enlarged state, the bulking prostheses supply extra bulk to the tissues proximate to the anal sphincters. With the extra bulk, the patient can exercise voluntary control over the external sphincter to close the anus and maintain fecal continence.

摘要翻译： 通常，本发明涉及通过植入靠近肛门括约肌的一个或多个膨胀假体来治疗大便失禁。 这些膨胀假体可以包括生物相容的水凝胶，通过粘膜中的小开口插入到肛门附近的组织中。 当插入时，膨胀假体处于微型状态。 引入身体后，设备进入放大状态。 在扩大的状态下，膨胀假体向靠近肛门括约肌的组织提供额外的体积。 随着额外的体积，患者可以对外括约肌进行自愿控制以闭合肛门并维持粪便的排列。

公开(公告)号：US07141016B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-28

申请号：US10423594

申请日：2003-04-25

申请人： Michael Lykke ,  Michael Madsen ,  Martin T. Gerber ,  Warren L. Starkebaum

发明人： Michael Lykke ,  Michael Madsen ,  Martin T. Gerber ,  Warren L. Starkebaum

IPC分类号： A61B5/00

CPC分类号： A61B5/14539 ,  A61B5/062 ,  A61B5/07 ,  A61B5/14532 ,  A61B5/4238

摘要： In general, the invention is directed to systems and methods for monitoring the gastrointestinal system of a patient. In one embodiment, the invention includes techniques for monitoring the emptying of the patient's stomach. The techniques may employ glucose monitoring, pH monitoring with a consumable sensor, of monitoring the position of a consumable sensor as it exits the stomach. Consumable sensors may be employed to sense conditions, such as temperature or bile concentration, in other segments of the gastrointestinal system. The invention also includes systems for tracking the position of one or more consumable sensors as the sensors transit the gastrointestinal system, and monitoring the conditions sensed by the sensors.

摘要翻译： 通常，本发明涉及用于监测患者的胃肠系统的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，本发明包括用于监测患者胃排空的技术。 这些技术可以采用葡萄糖监测，用可消耗传感器进行pH监测，监测消耗型传感器在离开胃时的位置。 可以使用消耗性传感器来检测胃肠系统的其它部分中的条件，例如温度或胆汁浓度。 本发明还包括用于跟踪一个或多个消耗性传感器的位置的系统，因为传感器传送胃肠系统，并监测传感器感测到的状况。

公开(公告)号：US08260436B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US10698291

申请日：2003-10-31

申请人： Martin T. Gerber ,  John M. Swoyer

发明人： Martin T. Gerber ,  John M. Swoyer

IPC分类号： A61N1/00

CPC分类号： A61N1/0558 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0534

摘要： An implantable electrical stimulation lead includes an integrated fixation mechanism that expands upon implantation of the lead to fix the lead relative to a target tissue site, such as tissue within the epidural region proximate the spine or the sacral foramen. The fixation mechanism may include one or more expandable wire-like elements, which may be configured in a substantial helical shape. The wire-like elements may be formed from an elastic or super-elastic material, and expand radially outward when a restraint mechanism is removed following implantation of the lead.

摘要翻译： 植入式电刺激引线包括整体固定机构，其在植入引线时膨胀，以相对于目标组织部位固定引线，例如在靠近脊柱或骶骨孔的硬膜外区域内的组织。 固定机构可以包括一个或多个可扩展的线状元件，其可被构造成大致螺旋形状。 线状元件可以由弹性或超弹性材料形成，并且在植入引线之后去除约束机构时，径向向外扩张。

公开(公告)号：US08000805B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US11589407

申请日：2006-10-30

申请人： John M. Swoyer ,  Keith R. Carlton ,  Martin T. Gerber ,  George J. Mamo ,  Michele Spinelli ,  Steven D. Hartle

发明人： John M. Swoyer ,  Keith R. Carlton ,  Martin T. Gerber ,  George J. Mamo ,  Michele Spinelli ,  Steven D. Hartle

IPC分类号： A61N1/05

CPC分类号： A61N1/0558 ,  A61N1/0551

摘要： 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 distal end toward the proximal end. The lead body at its proximal end may be coupled to a pulse generator, additional intermediate wiring, or other stimulation device. A fixation mechanism is formed on or integrally with the lead body proximal to the electrode array that is adapted to be implanted in and engage subcutaneous tissue, particularly muscle tissue, to inhibit axial movement of the lead body and dislodgement of the stimulation electrodes.

摘要翻译： 特别是用于刺激骶神经的可植入医用电气引线包括在远端和近端之间延伸的引线体，并且远端具有从远端向近端纵向延伸的电极阵列的至少一个电极。 其近端的引线体可以耦合到脉冲发生器，附加的中间布线或其它刺激装置。 在与电极阵列接近的引线体上形成一体的固定机构，该固定机构适于被植入并接合皮下组织，特别是肌肉组织，以抑制引线体的轴向移动和刺激电极的移动。

公开(公告)号：US08036756B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US11352552

申请日：2006-02-13

申请人： John M. Swoyer ,  Martin T. Gerber ,  Keith Carlton ,  George J. Mamo ,  Michele Spinelli ,  Steven David Hartle

发明人： John M. Swoyer ,  Martin T. Gerber ,  Keith Carlton ,  George J. Mamo ,  Michele Spinelli ,  Steven David Hartle

IPC分类号： A61N1/05

CPC分类号： A61N1/0558 ,  A61N1/0551

摘要： 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 distal end toward the proximal end. The lead body at its proximal end may be coupled to a pulse generator, additional intermediate wiring, or other stimulation device. A fixation mechanism is formed on or integrally with the lead body proximal to the electrode array that is adapted to be implanted in and engage subcutaneous tissue, particularly muscle tissue, to inhibit axial movement of the lead body and dislodgement of the stimulation electrodes.

摘要翻译： 特别是用于刺激骶神经的可植入医用电气引线包括在远端和近端之间延伸的引线体，并且远端具有从远端向近端纵向延伸的电极阵列的至少一个电极。 其近端的引线体可以耦合到脉冲发生器，附加的中间布线或其它刺激装置。 在与电极阵列接近的引线体上形成一体的固定机构，该固定机构适于被植入并接合皮下组织，特别是肌肉组织，以抑制引线体的轴向移动和刺激电极的移动。

公开(公告)号：US07912555B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US12023817

申请日：2008-01-31

申请人： John M. Swoyer ,  Keith Carlson ,  Martin T. Gerber ,  George J. Mano ,  Michele Spinelli ,  Steven David Hartle

发明人： John M. Swoyer ,  Keith Carlson ,  Martin T. Gerber ,  George J. Mano ,  Michele Spinelli ,  Steven David Hartle

IPC分类号： A61N1/18

CPC分类号： A61N1/0558 ,  A61N1/0551

摘要： 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 distal end toward the proximal end. A fixation mechanism is formed on or integrally with the lead body proximal to the electrode array that is adapted to be implanted in an engage subcutaneous tissue, particularly muscle tissue, to inhibit axial movement of the lead body and dislodgement of the stimulation electrodes.

摘要翻译： 特别是用于刺激骶神经的可植入医用电气引线包括在远端和近端之间延伸的引线体，并且远端具有从远端向近端纵向延伸的电极阵列的至少一个电极。 固定机构形成在靠近电极阵列的引线体上或整体上，其适于被植入到接合的皮下组织，特别是肌肉组织中，以抑制引线体的轴向移动和刺激电极的移动。

公开(公告)号：US07463934B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-09

申请号：US10121484

申请日：2002-04-12

申请人： Carole Tronnes ,  John M. Swoyer ,  Martin T. Gerber

发明人： Carole Tronnes ,  John M. Swoyer ,  Martin T. Gerber

IPC分类号： A61N1/36

CPC分类号： A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/375

摘要： An implantable intramuscular lead system, such as for use as a gastric lead, and method of use in which electrodes along the lead are imbedded in tissue. First and second anchors are mounted on an elongate lead. At least the second anchor is movable along the length of the lead relative to the first anchor to capture the tissue between the anchors so that the lead is retained in position. The system facilitates implantation of the lead in tissue, and may be particularly suited for minimally invasive implantation, such as laparoscopically.

摘要翻译： 植入式肌内引线系统，例如用作胃引物，以及其中沿着引线的电极嵌入组织中的使用方法。 第一和第二锚定件安装在细长的引线上。 至少第二锚定件可以相对于第一锚定件沿着导线的长度移动以捕获锚固件之间的组织，使得引线保持就位。 该系统促进铅在组织中的植入，并且可以特别适合于微创植入，例如腹腔镜。

公开(公告)号：US06952613B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-04

申请号：US10045701

申请日：2002-01-11

申请人： John M Swoyer ,  Warren Starkebaum ,  Martin T. Gerber ,  Tim Herbert

发明人： John M Swoyer ,  Warren Starkebaum ,  Martin T. Gerber ,  Tim Herbert

IPC分类号： A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/18

CPC分类号： A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0509 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/0558

摘要： Active fixation, gastrointestinal leads adapted to be implanted within the body at a site of the GI tract to conduct electrical stimulation from an implantable or external gastrointestinal stimulator to the site and to conduct electrical signals of the GI tract from the site to the implantable or external gastrointestinal stimulator are disclosed. Disclosed active fixation mechanisms include one or more of hooks, and helixes extending from stops, e.g. plates, of an electrode head and functioning as stimulation/sense electrodes in unipolar and bipolar configurations or simply as fixation mechanisms. The active fixation mechanisms are coated to reduce inflammation and polarization effects.

摘要翻译： 活动固定，胃肠道引导适合植入体内，位于胃肠道部位，以从植入式或外部胃肠道刺激器进行电刺激至现场，并将胃肠道的电信号从现场传导至可植入或外部 公开了胃肠刺激器。 公开的主动固定机构包括一个或多个钩和从停止点延伸的螺旋，例如。 电极头的平板，并且用作单极和双极结构中的刺激/感测电极，或者简称为固定机制。 涂覆活性固定机制以减少炎症和极化作用。

公开(公告)号：US20080188917A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

申请号：US12099326

申请日：2008-04-08

申请人： Martin T. Gerber ,  John M. Swoyer

发明人： Martin T. Gerber ,  John M. Swoyer

IPC分类号： A61N1/05

CPC分类号： A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/0558

摘要： An implantable medical lead for stimulation of the sacral nerves comprises a lead body which includes a distal end and a proximal end, and the distal end having at least one electrode contact extending longitudinally from the distal end toward the proximal end. The lead body at its proximal end may be coupled to a pulse generator, additional intermediate wiring, or other stimulation device. The electrode contact of the permanently implantable neurostimulation lead comprises an elongated, flexible, coiled wire or mesh electrode having an exposed electrode length that is adapted to be inserted through the foramen from a posterior access to locate the coiled wire electrode alongside the sacral nerve extending anteriorly and/or posteriorly therefrom. The coiled wire or mesh electrode structure is flexible and bendable to enable its placement through the foramen and alongside the sacral nerve and to conform to the surrounding nerves and tissue. Preferably, further shorter length electrodes are provided along the distal segment of the lead body to enable testing of the positioning of the elongated wire coil or mesh electrode or to provide alternate stimulation electrodes upon dislocation of the elongated wire coil or mesh electrode.

摘要翻译： 用于刺激骶神经的可植入医疗引线包括引线主体，其包括远端和近端，并且远端具有从远端朝向近端纵向延伸的至少一个电极接触。 其近端的引线体可以耦合到脉冲发生器，附加的中间布线或其它刺激装置。 永久可植入的神经刺激引线的电极接触包括细长的，柔性的，盘绕的线或网状电极，其具有暴露的电极长度，该电极长度适于从后路进入孔中插入孔，以将线圈电极定位在向前延伸的骶神经 和/或从其后面。 螺旋线或网状电极结构是柔性和可弯曲的，以使其能够穿过孔和骶神经旁边并且与周围的神经和组织一致。 优选地，沿着引线主体的远端部分提供更短的电极长度，以便能够测试细长的线圈或网状电极的定位，或者在细长的线圈或网状电极脱位时提供交替的刺激电极。