Abstract: Electrical lead positioning systems, devices, and methods are disclosed. Systems include an implantation tool having a malleable portion to allow a user to customize the configuration of the implantation tool to navigate to the target site of a patient's body. Electrical leads are also provided with retention features to secure the implantation tool to the lead during use.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Publication date:
October 10, 2013
Applicant:
NeuroAccess Technologies
Inventors:
Gregory Schulte, Scott Kokones, Shivanand Lad, Vincent Owens, Andrew Firlik
Abstract: The present invention provides systems, devices and methods for positioning a lead at a target site in a patient's body. Electrical lead positioning systems include positioning devices that aid in positioning electrodes of an electrical lead closer to the therapy site.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Publication date:
October 10, 2013
Applicant:
NeuroAccess Technologies
Inventors:
Gregory Schulte, Scott Kokones, Shivanand Lad, Vincent Owens, Andrew Firlik