Implantable neurostimulation systems and methods thereof

US9492660B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• PACESETTER, INC. · US

Inventors

• Gabriel A. Mouchawar · Valencia, US
• Gary R. Dulak · Newport Beach, US
• Richard Williamson · Los Angeles, US
• Reza Shahandeh · Thousand Oaks, US
• Xiaoyi Min · Thousand Oaks, US
• Shiloh Sison · Alameda, US
• Aaron Raines · Dallas, US
• DeLea Peichel · Carrollton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 9, 2014
• Grant date: Nov 15, 2016
• Expiry date: Apr 2, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N1/36082
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides neurostimulation methods and system for deep brain stimulation. A neurostimulation system for deep brain stimulation includes a burr hole plug including a cover and a base, and at least one deep brain stimulation (DBS) lead extending through an aperture defined through the base, the at least one DBS lead including at least one DBS electrode configured to apply stimulation to a subject. The system further includes an implantable pulse generator (IPG), an extension electrically coupling the IPG to the at least one DBS lead, and an indifferent electrode positioned proximate the at least one DBS electrode to facilitate reducing an area between the indifferent electrode and the at least one DBS electrode.