Nerve cuff with pocket for leadless stimulator
US8886339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3756
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An extravascular nerve cuff that is configured to hold a leadless, integral, implantable microstimulator. The nerve cuff may include a cuff body having a pocket or pouch for removably receiving the implantable device within. The nerve cuff can be secured around the nerve such that the electrodes of the device are stably positioned relative to the nerve. Furthermore, the nerve cuff drives the majority of the current from the stimulation device into the nerve, while shielding surrounding tissues from unwanted stimulation.
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