IMPLANTABLE LEAD WITH TETHERS

摘要

Disclosed is an implantable lead having a paddle, an electrode array positioned and arranged on a surface of the paddle, and a tether connected to the paddle. The paddle is sized to be positioned in the epidural space of the spinal canal and has dorsal and ventral surfaces, distal and proximal ends, and a length less than or equal to one vertebral level of the spinal canal. The electrode array includes at least one electrode contact configured to communicate with a corresponding electrode and a conductor. At least one end of the tether extends from the paddle and is configured to position and secure the implantable lead. The implantable lead may be included in a kit that has instructions for implanting the implantable lead. Methods of making and implanting the implantable lead also are disclosed.

主权项

1. An implantable lead for electrical stimulation of a spinal cord, comprising:
a paddle sized to be positioned in the epidural space of the spinal canal and having dorsal and ventral surfaces, distal and proximal ends, and a length less than or equal to one vertebral level of the spinal canal; an electrode array positioned and arranged on one of the surfaces of the paddle, the electrode array comprising at least one electrode contact configured to communicate with a corresponding electrode and a conductor; and at least one tether connected to the paddle and having at least one end that extends therefrom, the tether configured to position the paddle in the epidural space and secure the implantable lead in place.