System for nerve sensing and stimulation employing multi-electrode array
US9095699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36135
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nerve stimulation system includes a pulse generator and implantable lead. The pulse generator includes a sensing module and a pace circuit. The lead has an electrode array near the distal end and a connector at the proximal end for connection to the pulse generator. Conductors in the lead electrically connect the electrode array with the sensing module and pace circuit. The electrode array includes a first pair of small electrodes and a large electrode close to each other. The small electrodes and large electrode are physically separated from each other by insulative spaces extending generally transversely to a longitudinal axis of the lead. When the conductors are in electrical communication with the sensing module and pace circuit, the first pair of small electrodes are in electrical communication with both the sensing module and the pace circuit and the large electrode is in electrical communication with the pace circuit only.
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