Systems and methods of neuromodulation stimulation for the restoration of sexual function
AssigneeMedtronic, Inc.
InventorsJoseph W. Boggs, II, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Robert B. Strother, Joseph J. Mrva
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Abstract
Systems and methods use an external and/or implantable pulse generator system for neuromodulation stimulation to treat sexual dysfunction by the unilateral or bilateral stimulation of a target nerve A and/or a target nerve B using one or more leads and electrodes implanted in tissue in the pelvic region. The electrical stimulation waveform may be conveyed to the target nerve A electrode for a first predetermined amount of time, and conveyed to the target nerve B electrode for a second predetermined amount of time.
Claims26
A stimulating catheter system comprising a catheter, the catheter comprising:
- an elongated flexible body having a proximal end and a distal end and at least one lumen extending at least a portion of the body;
- an inflatable balloon disposed at or near the distal end;
- an electrode array disposed along the flexible body, wherein respective electrodes of the electrode array are regularly spaced along the flexible body;
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- an electrical lead coupled to each electrode in the electrode array and extending through the body, wherein the electrical lead is configured to be connected to an electrical source via an external connection,
- wherein the catheter is configured to deliver neuromodulation stimulation to a patient from the electrical source via the electrical lead and the electrode array,
- wherein the at least one lumen includes a first, and
- wherein the first lumen exits the flexible body at or near the distal end and serves as a path for fluid flow in and out of the flexible body at or near the distal end.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.