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Protective patch for protecting the implant site of a trial neurostimulation lead

US9895531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

PACESETTER, INC. · US

Inventors

Gene A. Bornzin · Simi Valley, US
Jenner Joseph · Santa Clarita, US
Katie Hoberman · La Cañada Flintridge, US
Zoltan Somogyi · Ventura, US
Chris Condit · Plano, US
Heidi Hellman · Los Angeles, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 11, 2014
Grant date	Feb 20, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 24, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F13/023
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A protective patch or bandage is provided for use with an implantable trial neurostimulation lead for implant within a patient. In one example, the lead is routed through the patch to a trial neurostimulation generator. In another example, the patch includes an internal electrical connector for connecting the trial neurostimulation lead to a connection line from the trial neurostimulation generator. In either case, the patch is sealed over an implant site to protect and hygienically isolate the site. A central chamber of the patch is provided to hold medical gauze and to further hold a coiled portion of the neurostimulation lead. In some examples, the patient can shower while wearing the protective patch.

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