External pulse generator device and associated methods for trial nerve stimulation
US9802051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/375
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing a trial neurostimulation to a patient for assessing suitability of a permanently implanted neurostimulation are provided herein. In one aspect, a trial neurostimulation system includes an EPG patch adhered to a skin surface of a patient and connected to a lead extending through a percutaneous incision to a target tissue location. The EPG may be a modified version of the IPG used in the permanent system, the EPG may be smaller and/or lighter than the corresponding IPG device. The EPG and a lead extension may be sealed to allow improved patient mobility and reduced risk of infection. The EPG may be compatible with wireless systems used to control and monitor the IPG such that operation and control of the EPG is substantially the same in each system to allow seemless conversion to the permanently implanted system.
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