Patent classifications
A61B5/294
ELECTROPORATION ABLATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF TYPE II DIABETES
A system for hepatic nerve denervation includes a medical device and a generator in communication with the medical device. The medical device includes an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion opposite the proximal portion, and a plurality of treatment electrodes coupled to the distal portion. The distal portion is configured to be in contact with an area of target tissue. The area of target tissue is an area of tissue within the hepatic artery. The generator is configured to generate and deliver at least one pulse train of energy to the plurality of treatment electrodes to ablate the area of target tissue.
Probe integrated with organic light source and manufacturing method thereof
Disclosed are a probe integrated with an organic light source and a manufacturing method thereof. An organic light source integration method includes forming a first thin film encapsulation layer on a probe shank, depositing a first electrode in a first region on the first thin film encapsulation layer, depositing an insulating layer in a second region on the first thin film encapsulation layer, depositing a light emitting layer on the first electrode and the insulating layer, depositing a second electrode on the light emitting layer, and forming a second thin film encapsulation layer on the second electrode.
CURRENT BIAS AS A CONTROL MECHANISM FOR ELECTRODE OPERATION
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for electrically modulating tissue. Systems can include a current generator; at least one implantable working electrode, the at least one implantable working electrode configured to be in electrical communication with the current generator; at least one indifferent electrode; and a controller configured to signal the current generator to: generate a set of currents with a set of initial polarities to be delivered to the working electrodes; and wherein the at least one indifferent electrode absorbs a bias current which is equal in magnitude and opposite in polarity to a summation of the set of currents.
PROBE DEVICES WITH TEMPERATURE SENSORS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Electrode devices are provided having certain thin film components, including at least one thin film contact and a temperature sensor associated with the contact. The temperature sensor can be used to monitor the temperature during use of the electrode device, including during electrical stimulation or ablation. Further, the temperature sensor can be used to identify the most effective temperature for stimulation or ablation.
METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATMENT OF NEUROPATHY
Disclosed herein are methods, devices, and systems for evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of peripheral neuropathies.
CLOSED-LOOP PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATION FOR RESTORATION IN CHRONIC PAIN
A closed-loop implantable neurostimulator system for mitigating chronic pain, the closed-loop implantable neurostimulator system including a neuromodulation device comprising one or more electrodes configured to measure a physiological signal of a subject and deliver an electrical stimulation signal to a target area in the subject and a controller, in communication with the one or more electrodes, comprising a processor and a computer-readable memory storing a trained healthy computer model, the controller configured to analyze the physiological signal that is measured using the trained healthy computer model to identify a corrective electrical stimulation signal that, when delivered by the one or more electrodes to the target area, reduces pathological neuronal events in the target area while preserving acute pain response.
Stimulation lead with electrodes configured for sensing and stimulation over a partial circumference
A lead body is operable to be implanted proximate a target nerve tissue of a patient. A sensing electrode is configured to sense biopotentials over a first partial circumference of the lead body. A stimulation electrode is configured to deliver stimulation energy over a second partial circumference of the lead body. A signal generator is electrically coupled to the stimulation electrode and a sensing circuit is coupled to the sensing electrode. A processor is operable to apply a stimulation signal to the stimulation electrode via the signal generator and, via the sensing circuit, sense an evoked response to the stimulation signal that propagates along a neural pathway.
BIPOLAR MAPPING SUCTION DEVICE
The present invention relates to a suction instrument, more particularly a bipolar mapping suction instrument, for surgical purposes and to a system for suctioning fluids and tissue and for monitoring nerve tissue. The suction instrument comprises a cannula unit, which comprises an electrically conductive outer cannula tube, an electrically conductive inner cannula tube, and insulation. The electrically conductive inner cannula tube is electrically connected to a first pole of the bipolar electrical connection of the second interface. The electrically conductive inner cannula tube is arranged concentrically in the outer cannula tube which optionally can be insulated from the exterior. The electrically conductive inner cannula tube is mechanically connected to the handpiece and/or the first interface. The electrically conductive outer cannula tube is electrically connected to a second pole of the bipolar electrical connection of the second interface. The insulation is concentrically arranged between the outer cannula tube and the inner cannula tube. The insulation is configured to fully electrically isolate the outer cannula tube and the inner cannula tube in relation to one another.
MEDICAL PROTO MICROELECTRODE, METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE, AND USE THEREOF
A proto-microelectrode, a proto-microelectrode bundle and array, a method of manufacture of the proto-microelectrode, and a method of using the proto-microelectrode, the proto-microelectrode being capable of forming a microelectrode upon implantation into soft tissue, and includes an oblong electrode body; an optional first coat of electrically non-conducting material on the electrode body; a second coat of water insoluble flexible polymer material enclosing, at a distance, the electrode body and the first coat, the second coat including one or more through openings; a first layer of ice disposed between the electrode body and the second coat.
ANOMALY DETECTION FOR SENSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL DATA
A system may include a stimulator, sensing circuitry and a controller. The stimulator may be configured to deliver an electrical therapy using at least one electrode by delivering an electrical waveform according to waveform parameters. The sensing circuitry may be configured to sense electrical potentials. A controller may be configured to detect at least one feature in the sensed electrical potentials, provide closed-loop control of the stimulator using a control algorithm and the detected at least one feature as an input into the control algorithm, determine whether the detected at least one feature is anomalous with respect to the feature data used to determine the one or more relationships, and perform remedial action when it is determined that the at least one feature is anomalous with respect to the feature data.