Devices, systems, and methods for improving pelvic floor dysfunction
US10315030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36132
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, devices and systems for improving pelvic floor dysfunction in a patient suffering therefrom by electrically modulating neural tissue in a minimally invasive fashion using an electrical microstimulator are provided. Methods include inserting an electrical microstimulator having a re-deployable fixation member through skin of a patient's leg and advancing the electrical microstimulator through the skin along tissue of a surgical pathway to an area of the patient's leg. A target implant site can be identified that is above deep fascia and below the skin and that is adjacent to a target nerve associated with pelvic floor function. The electrical microstimulator can be anchored to the target implant site via the re-deployable fixation member or re-positioned, if necessary. A therapy electrical signal can be delivered to the target nerve from the target implant site.
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