Apparatus and method for percutaneous implant of a paddle style lead

A needle for introduction of a paddle style lead near a spinal column or into or near nervous system structures of a patient, comprising, in combination:

• a body having a proximal end and a distal end,
• a lumen having a continuous oblong cross section defined by a solid outer wall, wherein the distal end is further defined by an introducer portion having a top side and a bottom side,
• the top side of the introducer portion having an orifice to allow for protrusion of the paddle style lead from the lumen;
• a hub affixed to the proximal end of the body adapted to receive a stylet, and
• the stylet having a handle end at a proximal end, a solid body extending from the proximal end to the distal end and adapted to be inserted within the lumen.

A needle for introduction of a paddle style lead near a spinal column or into or near nervous system sues of a patient comprising, in combination:

• a body having a proximal end and a distal end,
• a lumen having a continuous oblong cross section defined by a solid outer wall, wherein the distal end is further defined by an introducer portion having a top side and a bottom side,
• the top side of the introducer portion having an orifice to allow for protrusion of the paddle style lead from the lumen,
• a hub affixed to the proximal end of the body adapted to receive a stylet, and
• the paddle style lead having a lead body and wires connected at a transition area adapted to be inserted through the oblong cross section of the lumen.

A needle for introduction of a paddle style lead near a spinal column or into or near nervous system structures of a patient, comprising, in combination:

• a body having a proximal end and a distal end, and a lumen having a continuous oblong cross section, wherein the distal end is further defined by an introducer portion having a top side and a bottom side, the top side of the introducer having an orifice to allow for protrusion of the paddle style lead from the lumen, the introducer having a curvature extending from the bottom side toward the top side at the distal end to provide a guide for introduction of the paddle style lead near the spinal column or into or near nervous system structures;
• a hub affixed to the proximal end of the body adapted to receive a stylet;
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• a stylet having a handle end at a proximal end and adapted to be insertable within the lumen, wherein the stylet fills in the top side of the introducer element preventing tissue from entering the lumen during insertion.

A needle for introduction of a paddle style lead near a spinal column or into or near nervous system structures of a patient, comprising, in combination:

• a body having a primal end and a distal end, and a lumen having a continuous oblong cross section defined by a solid outer wall, wherein the distal end is further defined by an introducer portion having a top side and a bottom side, the top side of the introducer having an orifice to allow for protrusion of the paddle style lead from the lumen, the introducer having a curvature extending from the bottom side toward the top side at the distal end to provide a guide for introduction of the paddle style lead near the spinal column or into or near nervous system structures;
• a hub affixed to the proximal end of the body adapted to receive a stylet;
• a stylet having a handle end at a proximal end and adapted to be inserted within the lumen, wherein the stylet fills in the top side of the introducer element preventing tissue from entering the lumen during insertion;
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• the paddle style lead having a lead body and wires connected at a transition area adapted to be inserted through the oblong cross section of the lumen.

A needle for introduction of a paddle style lead near a spinal column or into or near nervous system structures of a patient, comprising, in combination;

• a body having a proximal end and a distal end, and a lumen having a continuous oblong cross section defined by a solid outer wall wherein the distal end is further defined by an introducer portion having a top side and a bottom side, the top side of the introducer having an orifice to allow for protrusion of the paddle style lead from the lumen, the introducer having a curvature extending from the bottom side toward the, top side at the distal end to provide a guide for introduction of the paddle style lead near the spinal column or into or near nervous system structures;
• a hub affixed to the proximal end of the body adapted to receive a stylet;
• a stylet having a handle end at a proximal end and adapted to be insertable within the lumen, wherein the stylet fills in the top side of the introducer element preventing tissue from entering the lumen during insertion;
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• at least two wire leads adapted to be inserted through the oblong cross section of the lumen.