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 medical device includes: a cannula having a distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end; a housing connected to the proximal end of the cannula; and a manipulator connected to the housing. The cannula includes a rigid section adjacent to the housing and a flexible section adjacent to the distal end of the cannula, and the manipulator is connected to the flexible section in a manner that permits selective bending of the flexible section relative to the rigid section in response to user input at the manipulator. The cannula includes a channel that is configured to convey suction and/or irrigation at the distal end of the cannula.

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 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 method includes: determining one or more measurements from at least one image of a sacrum of a patient; applying the determined one or more measurements with a guide device; locating the guide device on the patient's backside using a landmark; and while the guide device is located on the patient's backside, using the guide device to guide insertion of a medical element into the patient. A device for guiding medical element insertion includes: a main body with a locating feature that references a landmark on a patient; a head that is translatable along the main body in a first direction; and a medical element guide that is translatable along the head in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the medical element guide is configured to identify the entry location and angle of insertion of a medical element into the patient.