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Implantable system enabling responsive therapy for pain

US7894905B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2006
Grant dateFeb 22, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/1726
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable neurostimulator system for treating pain includes scheduled and responsive therapy capabilities including responsive stimulation applied to the brain and peripheral sections of the nervous system. Methods for treating chronic nociceptive, neuropathic, and psychogenic pain employ an inventive system to advantageously reduce multiple symptoms and components of pain and to address underlying causes of pain.

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