Leads with non-circular-shaped distal ends for brain stimulation systems and methods of making and using
US9937341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lead is configured and arranged for brain stimulation. The lead includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end includes a plurality of terminals disposed at the proximal end. The distal end has a non-circular transverse cross-sectional shape and includes a plurality of electrodes disposed at the distal end. A plurality of conductive wires electrically couple at least one of the plurality of electrodes to at least one of the plurality of terminals.
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