Method for affecting urinary function with electrode implantation in adipose tissue
US7343202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/372
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods provide a stimulation electrode assembly comprising an elongated lead sized and configured to be implanted within an adipose tissue region. The lead includes an electrically conductive portion to apply electrical stimulation to nerve or muscle in the adipose tissue region and at least one expandable anchoring structure deployable from the lead to engage adipose tissue and resist dislodgment and/or migration of the electrically conductive portion within the adipose tissue region.
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