ELECTRICAL NEUROMODULATION STIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING URINARY INCONTINENCE

摘要

A system and method are provided for using neuromodulation techniques and intravesical electrical stimulation to treat Urinary Incontinence and related bladder-system conditions. The system uses an electrical stimulation module, stimulation electrodes and catheters, and/or a measurement and feedback system to determine an electrical stimulation therapy program as a function of a pre-programmed library and, optionally, measured and patient-provided response data. IVES and other electrical stimulation signals are generated and conveyed to the patient via catheter electrodes placed in and around the bladder system and related nerves, nodes and motor control points. The system employs a variety of safety mechanisms, including safety algorithms, a one-time use catheter connection, and catheter electrical-shock protection mechanisms.

主权项

1. An electrical neuromodulation stimulation system for treating urinary incontinence of a patient, comprising:
an electrical stimulation module configured to determine electrical stimulation therapy modalities as a function of inputs and generate a stimulation output; a catheter including at least one stimulation electrode, said catheter connected to said electrical stimulation module to provide an electrical stimulation treatment to the patient in accordance with the stimulation output generated by the electrical stimulation module; a feedback mechanism configured to provide the electrical stimulation module with feedback related to an electrical stimulation treatment provided to the patient; and said electrical stimulation module configured to modify the determined electrical stimulation therapy modality for a subsequent treatment of the patient based on the feedback received via the feedback mechanism.