Lead and methods for brain monitoring and modulation
US9314614B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0536
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus, a system and methods for modulating and monitoring tissue have an elongate member with proximal and distal ends and a plurality of annular stimulating electrodes axially arranged along the elongate member. The stimulating electrodes are disposed near the distal end and are adapted to pass current into tissue. At least one of the annular stimulating electrodes has at least three independent stimulation points on the electrode. The apparatus also includes a plurality of recording electrodes that are adapted to measure local tissue potentials and a plurality of conductors are coupled with the recording and stimulating electrodes. An optional multiple contact connecting terminal may be coupled with the conductors and is disposed near the proximal end of the elongate member.
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