Winged electrode body for spinal cord stimulation
US6999820B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0553
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable stimulation system including epidural lead for spinal cord stimulation that includes a paddle having a curved proximal end and lateral winged tips and an array of electrodes coupled to conductors within a lead body. The conductors couple to a pulse generator or other stimulation device. The curved and winged paddle provides more complete electrical stimulation coverage to targeted human tissue by minimizing the potential gap between electrodes and targeted fibers.
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