Minimally invasive implantable neurostimulation system

US10258789B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Brad C. Tischendorf · Minneapolis, US
• Eric H. Bonde · Minnetonka, US
• Phillip C. Falkner · Minneapolis, US
• John E. Kast · Hugo, US
• Randy S. Roles · Elk River, US
• Erik R. Scott · Maple Grove, US
• Todd V. Smith · Shoreview, US
• Xuan K. Wei · Plymouth, US
• Anthony M. Chasensky · Okabena, US
• Michael J. Ebert · Fridley, US
• Shawn C. Kelley · Shoreview, US
• Gabriela C. Molnar · Blaine, US
• Richard T. Stone · Minneapolis, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 6, 2013
• Grant date: Apr 16, 2019
• Expiry date: Jun 11, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F04C2270/0421
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A medical device system for delivering a neuromodulation therapy includes a delivery tool for deploying an implantable medical device at a neuromodulation therapy site. The implantable medical device includes a housing, an electronic circuit within the housing, and an electrical lead comprising a lead body extending between a proximal end coupled to the housing and a distal end extending away from the housing and at least one electrode carried by the lead body. The delivery tool includes a first cavity for receiving the housing and a second cavity for receiving the lead. The first cavity and the second cavity are in direct communication for receiving and deploying the housing and the lead coupled to the housing concomitantly as a single unit.