Abstract: A leadless neurostimulation device configured for implantation in a leg of a patient comprising a header with a first electrode and an elongated main body containing stimulation circuitry and a battery with a second electrode extending circumferentially around at least a portion of the main body. The electrode configuration proves greater volume of tissue activation with lower power requirements and improved battery efficiency.

Abstract: According to another disclosed embodiment, an energy efficient implantable neurostimulator for delivering one or more electrical pulses to a target region within a patient's body is provided. The neurostimulator includes a converter for generating the stimulation current, wherein the converter includes a voltage increasing circuit and a voltage reducing circuit. The stimulator may also include a current source that includes a pair of cascode arranged transistors that are controlled to maintain an amplitude of the stimulation current substantially constant. The neurostimulator may also include a bias voltage power supply that powers a selecting circuit for selecting one of the voltage increasing or voltage decreasing circuits.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for improving alignment of a charging device with an implanted medical device are disclosed herein. The system can include an external charging device that communicates one or more charge parameters during charging to a user device having an alignment feature that is embodied in a software application that displays a real-time charging efficiency indicator based on the charge parameters. This alignment feature allows determination of an optimal position by observing charging efficiency while moving the charging device during charging. The application and device may be configured for use by a specialist, such as a field technician or representative of the device provider, to aid the patient. The system can further include a charging device configured for use with the application and having additional charging functionality. The alignment feature may be included for training and/or troubleshooting charging alignment problems experienced by certain patients.

Abstract: An implantable pulse generator (IPG) including a case containing an energy storage device and one or more electrode leads. A header is coupled to the case. The header includes a cassette, an antenna coupled to the cassette and electrically coupled to the case, the case configured as a part of the antenna for receiving and transmitting electromagnetic signals, and an electrode attachment structure configured to couple with the cassette and configured to couple with the one or more electrode leads.

Abstract: An external pulse generator (EPG) for stimulating a nerve includes a housing including an electrical contact configured to receive a lead type for stimulating the nerve. The housing includes a door covering the electrical contact. The door is configured to be nested within and latched to the housing. The door is configured to swing open to uncover the electrical contact. A receptacle is located on the housing and is configured to receive a first end of an electrical cable. The is configured to be connected to a second lead type for stimulating the nerve. The EPG includes a battery that carries a communication signal and is located between a circuit board and the housing. The EPG includes a ground pad connector extending through the housing. The ground pad connector is attached to a ground pad that is configured to be placed on a surface of a skin of the patient.

Abstract: An external pulse generator (EPG) for stimulating a nerve includes a housing including an electrical contact configured to receive a lead type for stimulating the nerve. The housing includes a door covering the electrical contact. The door is configured to be nested within and latched to the housing. The door is configured to swing open to uncover the electrical contact. A receptacle is located on the housing and is configured to receive a first end of an electrical cable. The is configured to be connected to a second lead type for stimulating the nerve. The EPG includes a battery that carries a communication signal and is located between a circuit board and the housing. The EPG includes a ground pad connector extending through the housing. The ground pad connector is attached to a ground pad that is configured to be placed on a surface of a skin of the patient.

Abstract: An external pulse generator (EPG) for stimulating a nerve includes a housing including an electrical contact configured to receive a lead type for stimulating the nerve. The housing includes a door covering the electrical contact. The door is configured to be nested within and latched to the housing. The door is configured to swing open to uncover the electrical contact. A receptacle is located on the housing and is configured to receive a first end of an electrical cable. The is configured to be connected to a second lead type for stimulating the nerve. The EPG includes a battery that carries a communication signal and is located between a circuit board and the housing. The EPG includes a ground pad connector extending through the housing. The ground pad connector is attached to a ground pad that is configured to be placed on a surface of a skin of the patient.

Abstract: An external pulse generator (EPG) for stimulating a nerve includes a housing including an electrical contact configured to receive a lead type for stimulating the nerve. The housing includes a door covering the electrical contact. The door is configured to be nested within and latched to the housing. The door is configured to swing open to uncover the electrical contact. A receptacle is located on the housing and is configured to receive a first end of an electrical cable. The is configured to be connected to a second lead type for stimulating the nerve. The EPG includes a battery that carries a communication signal and is located between a circuit board and the housing. The EPG includes a ground pad connector extending through the housing. The ground pad connector is attached to a ground pad that is configured to be placed on a surface of a skin of the patient.

Abstract: Embodiments include implantable neurostimulation leads configured to reduce current leakage following implantation in a patient's body, and methods of manufacturing such leads. A lead includes a lead body with proximal apertures and distal apertures; a lumen extending through the lead body; electrodes at a distal portion of the lead body and connector interfaces at a proximal portion of the lead body; conductors extending through the lead body, with their proximal ends exiting via respective proximal apertures to couple with a respective connector interfaces, and their distal ends exiting the interior of the lead body via respective distal apertures to couple with a respective electrodes; and an electrically nonconductive filler element for occupying gaps in the interior of the lead body resulting from the exit of conductors from the lead body.

Abstract: Methods and devices for facilitating remote programming of an implanted neurostimulation device are provided herein. Such methods include establishing communication between an implanted pulse generator of the neurostimulation system and a remote device associated with a remote support entity through one or more intermediary devices. The intermediary devices can include any of: a patient remote, a charger, a specialized communicator device, a plug-in accessory, and a patient device to facilitate communication of patient and program information for a current neurostimulation therapy. The remote device determines or receives a program update of one or more parameters or a new neurostimulation program and updates the implantable pulse generator through the intermediary devices.

Abstract: A system and method for locating and guiding a peripheral nerve evaluation (PNE) lead. The system comprising an X-ray system to capture images of the patient. The images are processed by the system and are provided to a user to utilize an augmented reality (AR) system for inserting a needle for placing leads for the PNE procedure.

Abstract: Embodiments include implantable neurostimulation leads configured to reduce current leakage following implantation in a patient's body, and methods of manufacturing such leads. A lead includes a lead body with proximal apertures and distal apertures; a lumen extending through the lead body; electrodes at a distal portion of the lead body and connector interfaces at a proximal portion of the lead body; conductors extending through the lead body, with their proximal ends exiting via respective proximal apertures to couple with a respective connector interfaces, and their distal ends exiting the interior of the lead body via respective distal apertures to couple with a respective electrodes; and an electrically nonconductive filler element for occupying gaps in the interior of the lead body resulting from the exit of conductors from the lead body.

Abstract: According to another disclosed embodiment, an energy efficient implantable neurostimulator for delivering one or more electrical pulses to a target region within a patient's body is provided. The neurostimulator includes a converter for generating the stimulation current, wherein the converter includes a voltage increasing circuit and a voltage reducing circuit. The stimulator may also include a current source that includes a pair of cascode arranged transistors that are controlled to maintain an amplitude of the stimulation current substantially constant. The neurostimulator may also include a bias voltage power supply that powers a selecting circuit for selecting one of the voltage increasing or voltage decreasing circuits.

Abstract: A system and method for locating and guiding a peripheral nerve evaluation (PNE) lead. The system comprising an X-ray system to capture images of the patient. The images are processed by the system and are provided to a user to utilize a measurement device for inserting a needle for placing leads for the PNE procedure.

Abstract: A rechargeable medical implant system for sacral stimulation therapy. The device includes a rechargeable power source that wireless charges via an external portable charger device having an audio transducer operably coupled with associated circuitry configured to provide audio feedback to assist the patient in recharging the neurostimulator device. The audio feedback includes two alerts where a first audio alert to indicate that the external charger device is aligned and that coupling between the wireless transmitting unit and the wireless receiving unit has occurred a second audio alert that indicates that the implantable neurostimulator device is fully charged, wherein the second audio alert is different from the first audio alert.

Abstract: An implantable neurostimulator for delivering one or more stimulation pulses to a target region within a patient's body. The implantable neurostimulator including a housing and an energy storage feature. There is also a lead coupled to the hermetic housing and a plurality of electrodes located proximate to a distal end of the lead. The neurostimulator includes stimulation circuitry that includes an adjustable resistance element. A voltage of the electric signal derived from the energy storage feature and a resistance of the adjustable resistance element are both adjusted based on a measurement of a value indicative of a tissue impedance of the target region to provide a desired value of a stimulation current for the one or more stimulation pulses.

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 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 purality 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.

Abstract: A system and method for locating and guiding a peripheral nerve evaluation (PNE) lead. The system comprising an X-ray system to capture images of the patient. The images are processed by the system and are provided to a user to utilize a measurement device for inserting a needle for placing leads for the PNE procedure.

Abstract: An MRI detection system for an AIMD. The detection system includes utilizing monitoring or detecting a signal from a magnetic field sensitive element. The magnetic field sensitive element may include at least one of an inductor within the IPG, a reed switch, and Hall sensor. The magnetic field sensitive element may assist the AIMD in detecting an MRI to trigger an MRI safe mode in order to prevent adverse effects when an MRI scan is performed.

Abstract: An implantable neurostimulator for delivering one or more stimulation pulses to a target region within a patient's body. The implantable neurostimulator including a housing and an energy storage feature. There is also a lead coupled to the hermetic housing and a plurality of electrodes located proximate to a distal end of the lead. The neurostimulator includes stimulation circuitry that includes an adjustable resistance element. A voltage of the electric signal derived from the energy storage feature and a resistance of the adjustable resistance element are both adjusted based on a measurement of a value indicative of a tissue impedance of the target region to provide a desired value of a stimulation current for the one or more stimulation pulses.