Conductive mesh for neurostimulation
US8751003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medial treatment device for treating at least first and second medical conditions is provided, as well as a method for using the same. The medical treatment device includes a stimulation device for treating the first medical condition with electrical stimulation, and an implantable mesh adapted for implantation within the patient to treat the second medical condition. The implantable mesh has a plurality of incorporated electrically conductive elements adapted to conduct electrical stimulation from the stimulation device to a position closer to a predetermined body part the stimulation of which at least partially treats the first medical condition.
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