Abstract: An example devices comprises at least one implantable stimulation element to be in stimulating relation to at least one hypoglossal nerve portion, and optionally comprising a control portion configured to stimulate, via the at least one implantable stimulation element, the at least one hypoglossal nerve portion.

Abstract: Methods and/or devices to determine patient respiration information are disclosed which comprise sensing acceleration.

Abstract: Devices and/or methods for treating sleep disordered breathing may include stimulation of a single nerve, multiple nerves, as well as other tissues relating to upper airway patency.

Abstract: Examples are directed to an apparatus, device and/or method comprising promoting patency of an upper airway of a patient via mechanically maneuvering at least one of thyroid cartilage inferiorly, and hyoid bone anteriorly.

Abstract: Surgical devices and/or methods for forming a pathway in the body of a patient.

Abstract: Examples are directed to an apparatus, device and/or method comprising selectively stimulating, via at least one stimulation element, glossopharyngeal-related tissue of a patient to promote upper airway patency.

Abstract: A cuff electrode includes at least an array of electrodes to extend circumferentially about a nerve, and methods of making and using a cuff electrode.

Abstract: Examples are directed to a system, device and/or method comprising forming at least one lead portion of a medical lead body in a non-linear configuration from a thermoset material. Some examples are directed to a system, device and/or method comprising forming a body supporting at least one contact electrode, the body at least partially defining a re-closable lumen and comprising engaging portions, at least one of the engaging portions being formed from a silicone material.

Abstract: A system and/or method to control operation of an implantable medical device in response to a monitored gravity vector.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an implantable stimulator to treat sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and at least one electrode associated with the stimulator.

Abstract: Solder reflowing a feedthrough pin to internal electronics of an electronic device and interface block constructions conducive to solder reflow.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an implantable stimulator to treat sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and at least one electrode associated with the stimulator. The apparatus includes a therapy device arranged to be implanted within a head/neck region of a patient. The therapy device includes a microstimulator including a housing to encapsulate at least stimulation circuitry, a rechargeable power element, and a control portion including a therapy manager to control the stimulation circuitry.

Abstract: Methods and/or devices to identify disease burden indication are disclosed. One type of disease comprises sleep disordered breathing and/or related parameters, which may be sensed via implantable sensors such as an acceleration sensor.

Abstract: A system and/or method to control operation of an implantable medical device in response to sensed posture information.

Abstract: Devices and/or methods for treating sleep disordered breathing may include stimulation of a single nerve, multiple nerves, as well as other tissues relating to upper airway patency.

Abstract: One example of an implantable medical device includes an output signal driver, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a controller. The output signal driver is configured to generate stimulation pulses to stimulate a nerve within a patient. The first electrode is coupled to the output signal driver. The second electrode is coupled to the output signal driver. The controller is configured to control the output signal driver to selectively apply between the first electrode and the second electrode a first pulse train and a second pulse train interleaved with the first pulse train.

Abstract: A system and/or method to control operation of an implantable medical device in response to sensed occurrence of a designated physical action intentionally performed by the patient.

Abstract: Methods and/or devices to determine patient respiration information are disclosed which comprise sensing acceleration.

Abstract: An implantable medical device includes sealingly contained circuitry comprising stimulation circuitry, a sealingly contained power element to supply power to the circuitry, and an electrode array including a first electrode.

Abstract: A first sensing element including an accelerometer-based sensor for sleep disordered breathing (SDB) care.