Device and implantation system for electrical stimulation of biological systems
US8543210B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0558
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable stimulation device for use in stimulation based treatments for diseases such as GERD or obesity is described. The device is provided with an anchoring unit which upon deployment assumes a shape optimized for the site of deployment. Sensing electrodes and stimulating electrodes in the device are also designed to assume a suitable shape upon deployment. A novel catheter is also provided for easy and expeditious deployment of the device.
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