Gastrointestinal stimulation lead
US7519433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable lead device and method for implanting the lead, wherein the lead device electrically stimulates tissue within a patient's body and more particularly the lead device stimulates gastrointestinal tissue. The implantable lead may be inserted through the tissue with minimal expansion of the penetration tunnel and attached to the tissue being stimulated with minimal efforts or apparatus. The implantable lead has flexible properties thus minimizing the potential for electrode erosion, maximizing tissue compliance, and minimizing the mechanical stress concentration that may result in fatigue failure in the lead.
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