NERVE CUFF WITH POCKET FOR LEADLESS STIMULATOR

摘要

An extravascular nerve cuff that is configured to hold a leadless, integral, implantable microstimulator. The nerve cuff may include a cuff body having a pocket or pouch for removably receiving the implantable device within. The nerve cuff can be secured around the nerve such that the electrodes of the device are stably positioned relative to the nerve. Furthermore, the nerve cuff drives the majority of the current from the stimulation device into the nerve, while shielding surrounding tissues from unwanted stimulation.

主权项

1. A method of implanting a leadless microstimulator in communication with a vagus nerve, the method comprising:
exposing a vagus nerve; opening a slit of a nerve cuff having a nerve cuff body, wherein the slit opens along the length of the nerve cuff body; placing the nerve cuff around the vagus nerve so that the nerve is within a channel extending the length of nerve cuff; inserting a leadless microstimulator within a pocket in the nerve cuff; and securing the slit of the nerve cuff closed so that the leadless microstimulator is in electrical communication with the nerve and electrically isolated within the nerve cuff body.