发明名称 |
Percutaneous flat lead introducer |
摘要 |
In general, the invention is directed to a technique for percutaneously introducing a stimulation lead into a target stimulation site via the epidural region proximate the spine of a patient. The process of introducing the stimulation lead may include the use of a hollow stimulation lead introducer, which comprises an elongated sheath and an elongated dilator. The dilator fits within the sheath and serves to widen a path through the epidural region for the introduction of a stimulation lead. At least a portion of the stimulation lead introducer has an oblong cross-section, allowing passage of stimulation leads such as paddle leads. The stimulation lead introducer may enter the epidural region proximate a spine of a patient via a guidewire. The stimulation lead introducer provides a path through the epidural region of a patient to a target stimulation site. A stimulation lead may travel through the path to reach the target stimulation site where it may provide therapy to the patient.
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申请公布号 |
US2005049663(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2005.03.03 |
申请号 |
US20030718038 |
申请日期 |
2003.11.20 |
申请人 |
HARRIS CHARMAINE K.;KLEIN JOSEPH J. |
发明人 |
HARRIS CHARMAINE K.;KLEIN JOSEPH J. |
分类号 |
A61B17/34;A61M25/06;A61N1/05;(IPC1-7):A61N1/05 |
主分类号 |
A61B17/34 |
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