Implantable medical lead
US6606521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0529
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention generally provides an implantable medical lead having markings. The lead is easier to implant and improves the accurate localization of lead electrodes at a specific point of the brain for neurostimulation. Also provided is an implantable medical lead having a removable extension that advantageously provides a minimal length of excess lead protruding from the lead insertion site. The improved lead and method of implantation facilitates use of a neurostimulator device that is implanted directly in a patient's cranium.
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