Stimulation of dorsal genital nerves to treat urologic dysfunctions

US8467875B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Maria E. Bennett · Beachwood, US
• Julie Grill · Chapel Hill, US
• Tina E Lechman · Chagrin Falls, US
• Joseph J. Mrva · Euclid, US
• Jonathan Sakai · Cleveland, US
• Robert B. Strother · Willoughby Hills, US
• Geoffrey B. Thrope · Cambridge, US
• Therese Zmina · Willoughby, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 28, 2007
• Grant date: Jun 18, 2013
• Expiry date: Oct 1, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N1/36107
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Systems and methods treat urologic dysfunctions by implanting a lead and electrode in a tissue region affecting urologic function, and implanting a pulse generator in an anterior pelvic region remote from the electrode. Bilateral stimulation of the left and/or right branches of the dorsal genital nerves using a single lead implanted in adipose or other tissue in the region at or near the pubic symphysis is able to treat urinary incontinence.