Devices and methods using an implantable pulse generator for brain stimulation
AssigneeAdvanced Bionics AG
InventorPaul Meadows
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Abstract
A device for brain stimulation includes a lead having a longitudinal surface; at least one stimulation electrode disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead; at least one recording electrode, separate from the at least one stimulation electrode, disposed on the lead; and an implantable pulse generator coupled to the at least one stimulation electrode. In some instances, the implantable pulse generator can be implanted into a burr hole in the skull made for insertion of the lead into the brain.
Claims24
A device for brain stimulation, comprising:
- a lead having a longitudinal surface;
- at least one stimulation electrode disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead;
- at least one recording electrode, separate from the at least one stimulation electrode, disposed on the lead;
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- an implantable pulse generator coupled to the at least one stimulation electrode.
A method for brain stimulation, the method comprising:
- inserting a lead into a cranium of a patient, the lead comprising at least one stimulation electrode disposed along a longitudinal surface of the lead;
- and at least one recording electrode, separate from the at least one stimulation electrode, disposed on the lead;
- identifying target neurons using the at least one recording electrode;
- implanting a pulse generator in the patient;
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- stimulating the target neurons using the at least one stimulation electrode and the implanted pulse generator.
A device for brain stimulation, comprising:
- a lead having a longitudinal surface;
- at least one stimulation electrode disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead;
- an implantable pulse generator coupled to the at least one stimulation electrode and comprising a receiver;
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- an external control unit comprising a transmitter to transmit signals to the implantable pulse generator.
A device for brain stimulation, comprising:
- a lead having a longitudinal surface;
- at least one stimulation electrode disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead;
- an implantable pulse generator coupled to the at least one stimulation electrode and comprising a transmitter;
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- an external control unit comprising a receiver to receive signals from the implantable pulse generator.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.