Methods, systems and devices for reducing migration

a technology of reducing migration and reducing risk, applied in the field of neuromodulation, can solve the problems of reducing overall pain, neuromodulation is not without risks and complications, and loss of effective stimulation, so as to reduce the effect of significantly reducing the risk of movement or migration
US20110276056A1Inactive Publication Date: 2011-11-10ST JUDE MEDICAL LUXEMBOURG HLDG SMI S A R L SJM LUX SMI
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
ST JUDE MEDICAL LUXEMBOURG HLDG SMI S A R L SJM LUX SMI
Publication Date
2011-11-10
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

Devices, systems and methods for reducing migration of leads, catheters and similar devices are provided. In particular, devices, systems and methods are provided for creating a slack anchor which assists in maintaining the lead or catheter in a desired position. In some embodiments, the slack anchor is created within the epidural space. When targeting nerve anatomy within the spinal column or in the vicinity of the epidural space, anchoring within the epidural space allows the associated lead or catheter to be anchored as close to the target therapy site as desired or possible. By anchoring close to the target therapy site, the risk of movement or migration is significantly reduced or eliminated.
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STATEMENT AS TO RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTNOT APPLICABLEREFERENCE TO A “SEQUENCE LISTING,” A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING APPENDIX SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISKNOT APPLICABLEBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONNeuromodulation is a method of treating pain symptoms by therapeutically altering activity in pain pathways with the use of an implantable device. Neuromodulation works by either actively stimulating nerves with electrical energy to produce a natural biological response or by applying targeted pharmaceutical agents in small doses directly to a site of action.Electrical stimulation involves the application of electrodes to the brain, the spinal cord or peripheral nerves of a patient. These precisely placed electrodes are typically mounted on a lead that is connected to a pulse generator and power source, which generates the necessary electrical stimulation. A low-voltage electrical current passes from the generator to the nerve, an...

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