Compliant stimulating electrodes and leads and methods of manufacture and use
US8594807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L31/145
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for stimulating body tissue includes a lead body and at least one stimulating electrode disposed on the lead body. The lead body is configured and arranged to be substantially rigid outside the patient's body and during insertion into the patient's body and then becomes non-rigid upon exposure within the patient's body.
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