Monitoring, preventing, and treating rejection of transplanted organs
    1.
    发明授权
    Monitoring, preventing, and treating rejection of transplanted organs 失效
    监测,预防和治疗移植器官的排斥

    公开(公告)号:US06970741B1

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-29

    申请号:US10246554

    申请日:2002-09-17

    摘要: An implantable system control unit (SCU) includes means for measuring tissue impedance or other condition to determine allograft health, in order to predict or detect allograft rejection. The SCU also includes at least two electrodes coupled to means for delivering electrical stimulation to a patient within whom the device is implanted, and may also include a reservoir for holding one or more drugs and a driver means for delivering the drug(s) to the patient. In certain embodiments, the system is capable of open- and closed-loop operation. In closed-loop operation, at least one SCU includes a sensor, and the sensed condition is used to adjust stimulation parameters. Alternatively, this sensory “SCU” sounds an alarm, communicates an alarm to an external device, and/or is responsive to queries regarding sensed information, such as tissue impedance.

    摘要翻译: 可植入系统控制单元(SCU)包括用于测量组织阻抗或其他条件以确定同种异体移植物健康的装置,以便预测或检测同种异体移植排斥。 SCU还包括至少两个电极,其耦合到用于将电刺激递送到其中植入该装置的患者的装置,并且还可以包括用于容纳一种或多种药物的储存器和用于将药物递送至 患者。 在某些实施例中,系统能够进行开环和闭环操作。 在闭环操作中,至少一个SCU包括传感器,并且使用感测到的条件来调整刺激参数。 或者,该感官“SCU”发出警报,向外部设备通报警报,和/或响应关于感测信息(例如组织阻抗)的查询。

    Sequenced and simultaneous stimulation for treating congestive heart failure
    3.
    发明授权
    Sequenced and simultaneous stimulation for treating congestive heart failure 有权
    有序和同时刺激治疗充血性心力衰竭

    公开(公告)号:US08301248B1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-30

    申请号:US12163803

    申请日:2008-06-27

    IPC分类号: A61N1/36

    CPC分类号: A61N1/3627 A61N1/3684

    摘要: A patient's ejection fraction is maximized through simultaneous sensing and stimulating across multiple electrodes. In one exemplary embodiment, a catheter or lead having multiple electrodes connected to a pulse generator is used. The pulse generator provides individual current control of the stimulus applied to each electrode, and further includes the ability to sense intrinsic and evoked depolarization through multiple electrodes. In another exemplary embodiment, a multiplicity of individual implantable microstimulators, each having its own current source and/or sensor and electrodes, cooperate in concert to provide multi-site stimulation and sensing.

    摘要翻译: 患者的射血分数通过同时感测和刺激跨多个电极而最大化。 在一个示例性实施例中,使用具有连接到脉冲发生器的多个电极的导管或引线。 脉冲发生器提供对施加到每个电极的刺激的单独电流控制,并且还包括通过多个电极感测固有和诱发去极化的能力。 在另一个示例性实施例中,多个单独的可植入微型激励器(各自具有其自身的电流源和/或传感器和电极)协同协作以提供多位点刺激和感测。

    THOMBOLYSIS AND CHRONIC ANTICOAGULATION THERAPY
    4.
    发明申请
    THOMBOLYSIS AND CHRONIC ANTICOAGULATION THERAPY 失效
    THOMBOLYSIS和CHRONIC抗凝治疗

    公开(公告)号:US20080286327A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-20

    申请号:US11949752

    申请日:2007-12-03

    摘要: Method and systems of treating a patient with at least one of a myocardial infarction, a stroke, and a pulmonary embolism include providing a stimulator coupled to at least one electrode and a catheter, configuring one or more stimulation parameters to treat at least one of a myocardial infarction, a stroke, and a pulmonary embolism, programming the stimulator with the one or more stimulation parameters, delivering with the stimulator via the catheter at least one drug to at least one tissue in accordance with the one or more stimulation parameters, and limiting perfusion of the at least one tissue by delivering electrical stimulation with the stimulator via the at least one electrode to the at least one tissue.

    摘要翻译: 用心肌梗死,中风和肺栓塞中的至少一种治疗患者的方法和系统包括提供耦合到至少一个电极和导管的刺激器,配置一个或多个刺激参数以治疗下列中的至少一个: 心肌梗塞,中风和肺栓塞,用一个或多个刺激参数对刺激器进行编程,根据该一个或多个刺激参数,通过导管将至少一种药物通过导管递送至至少一个组织,并限制 通过将所述刺激器经由所述至少一个电极递送到所述至少一个组织的电刺激来灌注所述至少一个组织。

    Neural stimulation lead fixation
    5.
    发明授权
    Neural stimulation lead fixation 失效
    神经刺激铅固定

    公开(公告)号:US08554342B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-08

    申请号:US13620138

    申请日:2012-09-14

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05

    摘要: An implantable lead having at least one electrode contact at or near its distal end prevents undesirable movement of the electrode contact from its initial implant location. One embodiment relates to a spinal cord stimulation (SCS) lead. A first injectable material is injected into the dura space to mechanically position the electrode array with respect to the spinal cord. Conjunctively for use with adhesives, or alternatively for use instead of the adhesives, a balloon may be positioned on the electrode lead array. The balloon is filled with air, liquid or a compliant material. When inflated, the balloon stabilizes the lead with respect to the spinal cord and holds the lead in place. An elastic aspect of the balloon serves as an internal contained relief valve to limit the pressure the balloon may place on the surrounding tissues when the epidural space is constrained.

    摘要翻译: 具有在其远端处或其远端处具有至少一个电极接触的可植入引线防止电极接触件从其初始植入位置的不期望的移动。 一个实施方案涉及脊髓刺激(SCS)引线。 将第一可注射材料注入硬脑膜空间以相对于脊髓机械地定位电极阵列。 结合使用粘合剂,或代替粘合剂代替使用,球囊可以位于电极引线阵列上。 气球充满空气,液体或柔顺材料。 当膨胀时,气囊相对于脊髓稳定铅,并将铅保持在适当位置。 气囊的弹性方面用作内部包含的安全阀,以限制当硬膜外腔被约束时球囊可能在周围组织上的压力。

    Neural stimulation lead fixation
    6.
    发明授权
    Neural stimulation lead fixation 失效
    神经刺激铅固定

    公开(公告)号:US07099718B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-29

    申请号:US10155146

    申请日:2002-05-24

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05

    CPC分类号: A61N1/0558 A61M25/10

    摘要: An implantable lead having at least one electrode contact at or near its distal end prevents undesirable movement of the electrode contact from its initial implant location. One embodiment relates to a spinal cord stimulation (SCS) lead. A balloon may be positioned on the electrode lead array. The balloon is filled with air, liquid or a compliant material. When inflated, the balloon stabilizes the lead with respect to the spinal cord and holds the lead in place. The pressure of the balloon is monitored or otherwise controlled during the filling process in order to determine at what point the filling process should be discontinued. An elastic aspect of the balloon serves as a contained relief valve to limit the pressure the balloon may place on the surrounding tissues when the epidural space is constrained.

    摘要翻译: 具有在其远端处或其远端处具有至少一个电极接触的可植入引线防止电极接触件从其初始植入位置的不期望的移动。 一个实施方案涉及脊髓刺激(SCS)引线。 气球可以位于电极引线阵列上。 气球充满空气,液体或柔顺材料。 当膨胀时,气囊相对于脊髓稳定铅,并将铅保持在适当位置。 在填充过程中监测或以其他方式控制气囊的压力,以便确定在何时应该停止填充过程。 气囊的弹性方面用作包含的安全阀,以限制当硬膜外腔被约束时球囊可能在周围组织上的压力。

    Neural stimulation lead fixation
    7.
    发明授权
    Neural stimulation lead fixation 有权
    神经刺激铅固定

    公开(公告)号:US08295945B1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-23

    申请号:US11464109

    申请日:2006-08-11

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05

    摘要: An implantable lead having at least one electrode contact at or near its distal end prevents undesirable movement of the electrode contact from its initial implant location. One embodiment relates to a spinal cord stimulation (SCS) lead. A first injectable material is injected into the dura space to mechanically position the electrode array with respect to the spinal cord. Conjunctively for use with adhesives, or alternatively for use instead of the adhesives, a balloon may be positioned on the electrode lead array. The balloon is filled with air, liquid or a compliant material. When inflated, the balloon stabilizes the lead with respect to the spinal cord and holds the lead in place. An elastic aspect of the balloon serves as an internal contained relief valve to limit the pressure the balloon may place on the surrounding tissues when the epidural space is constrained.

    摘要翻译: 具有在其远端处或其远端处具有至少一个电极接触的可植入引线防止电极接触件从其初始植入位置的不期望的移动。 一个实施方案涉及脊髓刺激(SCS)引线。 将第一可注射材料注入硬脑膜空间以相对于脊髓机械地定位电极阵列。 结合使用粘合剂,或代替粘合剂代替使用,球囊可以位于电极引线阵列上。 气球充满空气,液体或柔顺材料。 当膨胀时,气囊相对于脊髓稳定铅,并将铅保持在适当位置。 气囊的弹性方面用作内部包含的安全阀,以限制当硬膜外腔被约束时球囊可能在周围组织上的压力。

    Method of securing a neural stimulation lead
    8.
    发明授权
    Method of securing a neural stimulation lead 有权
    确保神经刺激引线的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07983766B1

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-19

    申请号:US11464128

    申请日:2006-08-11

    IPC分类号: A61N1/00

    CPC分类号: A61N1/0558 A61M25/10

    摘要: An implantable lead having at least one electrode contact at or near its distal end prevents undesirable movement of the electrode contact from its initial implant location. One embodiment relates to a spinal cord stimulation (SCS) lead. A first injectable material is injected into the dura space to mechanically position the electrode array with respect to the spinal cord. Conjunctively for use with adhesives, or alternatively for use instead of the adhesives, a balloon may be positioned on the electrode lead array. The balloon is filled with air, liquid or a compliant material. When inflated, the balloon stabilizes the lead with respect to the spinal cord and holds the lead in place. An elastic aspect of the balloon serves as an internal contained relief valve to limit the pressure the balloon may place on the surrounding tissues when the epidural space is constrained.

    摘要翻译: 具有在其远端处或其远端处具有至少一个电极接触的可植入引线防止电极接触件从其初始植入位置的不期望的移动。 一个实施方案涉及脊髓刺激(SCS)引线。 将第一可注射材料注入硬脑膜空间以相对于脊髓机械地定位电极阵列。 结合使用粘合剂,或代替粘合剂代替使用,球囊可以位于电极引线阵列上。 气球充满空气,液体或柔顺材料。 当膨胀时,气囊相对于脊髓稳定铅,并将铅保持在适当位置。 气囊的弹性方面用作内部包含的安全阀,以限制当硬膜外腔被约束时球囊可能在周围组织上的压力。

    NEURAL STIMULATION LEAD FIXATION
    9.
    发明申请
    NEURAL STIMULATION LEAD FIXATION 失效
    神经刺激引线固定

    公开(公告)号:US20130013044A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-10

    申请号:US13620138

    申请日:2012-09-14

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05

    摘要: An implantable lead having at least one electrode contact at or near its distal end prevents undesirable movement of the electrode contact from its initial implant location. One embodiment relates to a spinal cord stimulation (SCS) lead. A first injectable material is injected into the dura space to mechanically position the electrode array with respect to the spinal cord. Conjunctively for use with adhesives, or alternatively for use instead of the adhesives, a balloon may be positioned on the electrode lead array. The balloon is filled with air, liquid or a compliant material. When inflated, the balloon stabilizes the lead with respect to the spinal cord and holds the lead in place. An elastic aspect of the balloon serves as an internal contained relief valve to limit the pressure the balloon may place on the surrounding tissues when the epidural space is constrained.

    摘要翻译: 具有在其远端处或其远端处具有至少一个电极接触的可植入引线防止电极接触件从其初始植入位置的不期望的移动。 一个实施方案涉及脊髓刺激(SCS)引线。 将第一可注射材料注入硬脑膜空间以相对于脊髓机械地定位电极阵列。 结合使用粘合剂,或代替粘合剂代替使用,球囊可以位于电极引线阵列上。 气球充满空气,液体或柔顺材料。 当膨胀时,气囊相对于脊髓稳定铅,并将铅保持在适当位置。 气囊的弹性方面用作内部包含的安全阀,以限制当硬膜外腔被约束时球囊可能在周围组织上的压力。

    Neural stimulation lead fixation
    10.
    发明授权
    Neural stimulation lead fixation 失效
    神经刺激铅固定

    公开(公告)号:US07856277B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-21

    申请号:US11464137

    申请日:2006-08-11

    IPC分类号: A61N1/372

    CPC分类号: A61N1/0558 A61M25/10

    摘要: An implantable lead having at least one electrode contact at or near its distal end prevents undesirable movement of the electrode contact from its initial implant location. One embodiment relates to a spinal cord stimulation (SCS) lead. A first injectable material is injected into the dura space to mechanically position the electrode array with respect to the spinal cord. Conjunctively for use with adhesives, or alternatively for use instead of the adhesives, a balloon may be positioned on the electrode lead array. The balloon is filled with air, liquid or a compliant material. When inflated, the balloon stabilizes the lead with respect to the spinal cord and holds the lead in place. An elastic aspect of the balloon serves as a contained relief valve to limit the pressure the balloon may place on the surrounding tissues when the epidural space is constrained.

    摘要翻译: 具有在其远端处或其远端处具有至少一个电极接触的可植入引线防止电极接触件从其初始植入位置的不期望的移动。 一个实施方案涉及脊髓刺激(SCS)引线。 将第一可注射材料注入硬脑膜空间以相对于脊髓机械地定位电极阵列。 结合使用粘合剂,或代替粘合剂代替使用,球囊可以位于电极引线阵列上。 气球充满空气,液体或柔顺材料。 当膨胀时,气囊相对于脊髓稳定铅,并将铅保持在适当位置。 气囊的弹性方面用作包含的安全阀,以限制当硬膜外腔被约束时球囊可能在周围组织上的压力。