US 10,376,704 B2 · External pulse generator device and associated methods for trial nerve stimulation

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing a trial neurostimulation to a patient for assesssing suitability of a permanently implanted neurostimulation are provided herein. In one aspect, a trial neurostimulation system includes an EPG affixation device that secures the EPG to the patient when connected to a lead extending through a percutaneous incission to a target tissue location, while allowing for ready removal of the EPG for charging or bathing. In another aspect, the system includes an EPG provided with a multi-purpose connector rectacle through which the EPG can deliver neurostimulation therapy to an implanted lead or the EPG can be charged. In yet another aspect, the EPG can include a multi-purpose connector receptacle that is alternatingly connectable with a plurality of differing connector to faciltiate differing types of therapies with one or more neurostimulation devices, ground patches or various other devices, such as charging or testing devices.

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Dependent claims

An external pulse generator comprising:

a pulse generator electrically configured for generating neurostimulation pulses along a plurality of stimulation channels;
a battery electrically coupled to the pulse generator;
an outer housing enclosing the pulse generator and battery;
an external cable extending from the housing;
and
a multi-pin connector electrically coupleable to the pulse generator through the external cable, wherein a plurality of pins of the multi-pin connector correspond to the plurality of stimulation channels;
and an actuatable user interface feature disposed on the housing and configured for initiating wireless communication with an external programmer when actuated
wherein the actuatable user interface is configured such that:
actuation while the pulse generator is off or in a hibernation state causes the external pulse generator to be receptive to wireless communication with the external programmer for a pre-determined period of time;
and
wherein operation or communication by the external pulse generator remains unchanged when actuation occurs while the pulse generator is operating or communicating.

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An external pulse generator comprising:

a pulse generator electrically configured for generating neurostimulation pulses along a plurality of stimulation channels;
a battery electrically coupled to the pulse generator;
an outer housing enclosing the pulse generator and battery;
a multi-pin connector electrically coupled to the pulse generator, wherein a plurality of pins of the multi-pin connector correspond to the plurality of stimulation channels;
and
an actuatable user interface feature disposed on the housing and configured for initiating wireless communication with an external programmer when actuated, wherein the user interface is further configured such that:
actuation while the pulse generator is off or in a hibernation state causes the external pulse generator to be receptive to wireless communication with the external programmer for a pre-determined period of time;
and
wherein neurostimulation operation of the external pulse generator remains unchanged when actuation occurs while the pulse generator is operating for neurostimulation.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

External pulse generator device and associated methods for trial nerve stimulation

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