Obstructive sleep apnea treatment devices, systems and methods
US8311645B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/7239
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lead system may include a cuff electrode configured to be implanted on a nerve and including a cylindrical cuff body having a plurality of electrode contacts. The cylindrical cuff body may include a first side with a first longitudinal edge and a second side with a second longitudinal edge. The cylindrical cuff body may also have a proximalmost end surface and a distalmost end surface, wherein the first longitudinal edge includes a proximalmost end and a distalmost end, and the second longitudinal edge includes a proximalmost end and a distalmost end. The lead system may also include first and second lead portions having generally serpentine configurations and a first anchor interposed between the first and second lead portions and configured to be secured relative to a non-nerve body structure. The lead system may also include a connector extending proximally from the second lead portion and configured to electrically connect to an implantable pulse generator.
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