Abstract: An apparatus includes an elongate thin film body extending from a first end to a second end. A plurality of electrodes is disposed on the thin film body. A plurality of electrode connection traces each coupled to a respective one of the electrodes. A plurality of attachment structures is placed at predetermined locations about the thin film body. An outer molding surrounds the thin film body. The attachment structures provide connection points for the outer molding, thus allowing for adhesion between the outer molding and the thin film body.

Abstract: The present invention provides an implantable electrode device, a medical device/system thereof, and a diagnostic and/or therapeutic method using the medical device/system. The implantable electrode device includes a flexible non-conductive flap, one or more electrodes integrated with the flap, and one or more wires embedded within the flap and connected to the one or more electrodes. The invention exhibits numerous technical merits such as stable fixation of the electrode to a biological target in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention provides an active implantable medical device (AIMD) comprising an implantable lead, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) within a hermetic enclosure of the AIMD, and a sensing and cancellation wave output from the ASIC supplying to the lead. The invention also provides a method of reducing heating of an AIMD and a lead thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating overactive bladder (OAB) and secondary fecal incontinence. The method includes (i) providing a neurostimulator or a neurostimulating system with two neurostimulation leads; (ii) delivering the two neurostimulation leads to two nerve sites respectively; and (iii) neurostimulating the two nerve sites in a coordinated manner with the two neurostimulation leads.

Abstract: The present invention provides an implantable electrode device, a medical device/system thereof, and a diagnostic and/or therapeutic method using the medical device/system. The implantable electrode device includes a flexible non-conductive flap, one or more electrodes integrated with the flap, and one or more wires embedded within the flap and connected to the one or more electrodes. The invention exhibits numerous technical merits such as stable fixation of the electrode to a biological target in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention provides an active implantable medical device (AIMD) comprising an implantable lead, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) within a hermetic enclosure of the AIMD, and a sensing and cancellation wave output from the ASIC supplying to the lead. The invention also provides a method of reducing heating of an AIMD and a lead thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating overactive bladder (OAB) and secondary fecal incontinence. The method includes (i) providing a neurostimulator or a neurostimulating system with two neurostimulation leads; (ii) delivering the two neurostimulation leads to two nerve sites respectively; and (iii) neurostimulating the two nerve sites in a coordinated manner with the two neurostimulation leads.

Abstract: A first fraction of an electrical stimulation is allocated to a first electrode. In response to user input, the first fraction of the electrical stimulation is fixed to the first electrode such that the first fraction is user-adjustable but cannot be automatically changed. In response to the first fraction being fixed to the first electrode, a respective second fraction of the electrical stimulation is automatically allocated to a plurality of second electrodes. The second fraction is a function of the first fraction and a total number of the second electrodes. Thereafter, a new electrode is added to, or deleting from, the second electrodes, while the first fraction is still fixed to the first electrode. The respective second fractions are automatically adjusted in response to the adding or the deleting, without affecting the first fraction of the electrical stimulation that has been fixed to the first electrode.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for coordinated neurostimulation of two or more biological targets are naturally integrated to each other such as nerves. The method includes disintegrating and separating the two or more biological targets from each other; and wrapping an electrode device around the separated biological targets. The electrode device may include suture holes, and the method, further includes a step of stitching the electrode device around the biological targets through the one or more suture holes. The electrode in the electrode device can electrically and stably contact the biological targets.

Abstract: A first value of an electrical stimulation parameter of an electrical stimulation therapy that resulted in a first physiological response for a patient is identified. The electrical stimulation therapy is delivered at least in part through a lead that is implanted inside the patient. Based on the first value, a limit of a second value of the electrical stimulation parameter that should result in a second physiological response for the patient is determined. An actual second value of the electrical stimulation parameter that actually resulted in the second physiological response for the patient is identified. Based on a comparison of the limit of the second value and the actual second value, an implantation of the lead is evaluated.

Abstract: A first fraction of an electrical stimulation is allocated to a first electrode. In response to user input, the first fraction of the electrical stimulation is fixed to the first electrode such that the first fraction is user-adjustable but cannot be automatically changed. In response to the first fraction being fixed to the first electrode, a respective second fraction of the electrical stimulation is automatically allocated to a plurality of second electrodes. The second fraction is a function of the first fraction and a total number of the second electrodes. Thereafter, a new electrode is added to, or deleting from, the second electrodes, while the first fraction is still fixed to the first electrode. The respective second fractions are automatically adjusted in response to the adding or the deleting, without affecting the first fraction of the electrical stimulation that has been fixed to the first electrode.

Abstract: Feedback regarding electrical stimulation is provided to a patient. Electrical stimulation is applied to the patient. The electrical stimulation is applied by varying an electrical stimulation parameter. A signal is communicated to the patient via an electronic device. The signal is correlated with the electrical stimulation parameter such that the signal varies in association with the varying of the electrical stimulation parameter. The communicating is performed while the electrical stimulation is applied. Feedback is received from the patient in response to the electrical stimulation. Based on the received feedback from the patient, the electrical stimulation is adjusted.

Abstract: A pulse generator includes charging circuitry configured to provide electrical power to the pulse generator. The pulse generator includes communication circuitry configured to conduct wireless telecommunications with external programming devices. The telecommunications contain programming instructions sent from the external programming devices. The pulse generator includes stimulation circuitry configured to generate electrical pulses based on the programming instructions. The electrical pulses include a first component that is paresthesia-inducing and a second component that is non-paresthesia-inducing.

Abstract: A pulse generator includes charging circuitry configured to provide electrical power to the pulse generator. The pulse generator includes communication circuitry configured to conduct wireless telecommunications with external programming devices. The telecommunications contain programming instructions sent from the external programming devices. The pulse generator includes stimulation circuitry configured to generate electrical pulses based on the programming instructions. The electrical pulses include a first component that is paresthesia-inducing and a second component that is non-paresthesia-inducing.

Abstract: A lead assembly includes a thin film body supporting a plurality of electrodes configured to provide electrical stimulation or sensing. The thin film body includes a substrate. A plurality of electrode connection traces is situated on the thin film body and electrically connected to respective ones of the plurality of electrodes. A connection wire is configured to provide stimulation or sensing signals for transmission to the plurality of electrodes. The connection wire extends from a lead and is substantially larger than each of the electrode connection traces. A coupling structure is configured to provide electrical connection between the connection wire and the electrode connection traces.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves systems and methods of programming electrical stimulation therapy for a patient. A communications link is established with a pulse generator that is configured to generate electrical stimulation pulses. An intermittent electrical coupling between the pulse generator and a diagnostic tool is simulated. This simulation is performed by instructing, for a plurality of cycles, the pulse generator to automatically turn on and off the generation of electrical stimulation pulses. Each cycle includes a first time period and a second time period following the first time period. The simulating includes: instructing the pulse generator to generate the electrical stimulation pulses during the first time period; and instructing the pulse generator to stop generating the electrical stimulation pulses during the second time period.

Abstract: A non-zero starting value for ramping up a stimulation parameter for an electrical stimulation to be delivered to a patient is determined. The non-zero starting value is customized to the patient. A pulse generator is caused to generate the electrical stimulation, which is delivered to the patient via an implanted lead. The pulse generator is caused to ramp up, from the determined non-zero starting value and toward a predefined maximum limit value, the stimulation parameter for a plurality of electrode contacts on the lead. Feedback is received from the patient in response to the ramping up. The feedback is received via an electronic patient feedback device. Based on the ramping up and the received feedback from the patient, a perception threshold is determined for each of the plurality of electrode contacts. The perception threshold is a value of the stimulation parameter that corresponds to the patient feeling the electrical stimulation.

Abstract: A system for performing surgical procedures and assessments. The system includes the use of neurophysiology-based monitoring to determine nerve proximity and nerve direction to surgical instruments employed in accessing a surgical target site.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an elongate thin film body extending from a first end to a second end. A plurality of electrodes is disposed on the thin film body. A plurality of electrode connection traces each coupled to a respective one of the electrodes. A plurality of attachment structures is placed at predetermined locations about the thin film body. An outer molding surrounds the thin film body. The attachment structures provide connection points for the outer molding, thus allowing for adhesion between the outer molding and the thin film body.

Abstract: A system performs surgical procedures and assessments. The system includes the use of neurophysiology-based monitoring to determine nerve proximity and nerve direction to surgical instruments employed in accessing a surgical target site.