Abstract: A lead fixation accessory configured to be positioned over a skull hole and to transition between an opened state and a closed state during a lead implant procedure protects against lead migration by providing a mechanism for securing the lead in place at the skull hole while a stylet is removed from the lead. The lead fixation accessory remains in place after the implant procedure to provide chronic lead stability. A lead stabilization tool configured to access and grip a lead through a slotted cannula during the lead implant procedure also protects against lead migration by providing a mechanism for securing the lead in place at a point where the lead exits the skull hole while the slotted cannula is removed from the skull hole and peeled away from the lead.

Abstract: A lead fixation accessory configured to be positioned over a skull hole and to transition between an opened state and a closed state during a lead implant procedure protects against lead migration by providing a mechanism for securing the lead in place at the skull hole while a stylet is removed from the lead. The lead fixation accessory remains in place after the implant procedure to provide chronic lead stability. A lead stabilization tool configured to access and grip a lead through a slotted cannula during the lead implant procedure also protects against lead migration by providing a mechanism for securing the lead in place at a point where the lead exits the skull hole while the slotted cannula is removed from the skull hole and peeled away from the lead.

Abstract: A lead fixation accessory configured to be positioned over a skull hole and to transition between an opened state and a closed state during a lead implant procedure protects against lead migration by providing a mechanism for securing the lead in place at the skull hole while a stylet is removed from the lead. The lead fixation accessory remains in place after the implant procedure to provide chronic lead stability. A lead stabilization tool configured to access and grip a lead through a slotted cannula during the lead implant procedure also protects against lead migration by providing a mechanism for securing the lead in place at a point where the lead exits the skull hole while the slotted cannula is removed from the skull hole and peeled away from the lead.

Abstract: A lead fixation accessory configured to be positioned over a skull hole and to transition between an opened state and a closed state during a lead implant procedure protects against lead migration by providing a mechanism for securing the lead in place at the skull hole while a style(is removed from the lead. The lead fixation accessory remains in place after the implant procedure to provide chronic lead stability. A lead stabilization tool configured to access and grip a lead through a slotted cannula during the lead implant procedure also protects against lead migration by providing a mechanism for securing the lead in place at a point where the lead exits the skull hole while the slotted cannula is removed from the skull hole and peeled away from the lead.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for delivering a burst of stimulation pulses or pulse segments sequentially to a plurality of stimulation pathways. The stimulation pulses may be generated by a stimulation device, which may comprise an implantable neurostimulator. The stimulation pathways may comprise one or more electrodes electrically connected to the stimulation device. In some variations, the stimulation pathway may comprise a monopolar stimulation pathway and/or a bipolar stimulation pathway.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a portable, patient-triggered device to record symptoms experienced by a patient along with time and date, and a bidirectional data link to communicate with an implantable medical device to download corresponding electrographic signal records and/or diagnostic data for later relay to a server are presented. According to some embodiments, the portable device can also deliver visual and audio queries to the patient on a scheduled basis to encourage compliance with a treatment regimen. According to an embodiment, the data link between the portable device and the implantable medical device is wireless. According to various other embodiments, the data link between the portable device and the server can be wired or wireless. The portable device can be configured as a watch, a key fob, a pendant, or the like.