Medtronic, Inc.

Stephen J Roddy

Timothy J Denison

John E Kast

Erik R Scott

David A Dinsmoor

Randy S Roles

Xuan K Wei

Duane L Bourget

Joel A Anderson

Todd V Smith

Forrest C M Pape

Richard T Stone

Craig L Schmidt

Eric H Bonde

Christian S Nielsen

Phillip C Falkner

Gabriela C Molnar

Gordon Orvis Munns

Thomas P Miltich

Bernard Q Li

Brad Conrad Tischendorf

Chris J Paidosh

Joseph J Viavattine

Michael Jay Ebert

Reginald D Robinson

Prabhakar A Tamirisa

Markus W Reiterer

Shawn C Kelley

Anthony M Chasensky

James R Keogh

Paul T Rothstein

David E Francischelli

Scott Eric Jahns

Roderick E Briscoe

Tom P Daigle

Alison Lutterman

James R Skarda

Jack Goodman

Mark R Bilitz

Brian Ross

David J S Kim

William G O'Neill

Adam Podbelski

Adam A Podbeliski

David Jin Sung Kim

Steve Christian

A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.

Minimally invasive implantable neurostimulation system

A medical device system for delivering a neuromodulation therapy includes a delivery tool for deploying an implantable medical device at a neuromodulation therapy site. The implantable medical device includes a housing, an electronic circuit within the housing, and an electrical lead comprising a lead body extending between a proximal end coupled to the housing and a distal end extending away from the housing and at least one electrode carried by the lead body. The delivery tool includes a first cavity for receiving the housing and a second cavity for receiving the lead. The first cavity and the second cavity are in direct communication for receiving and deploying the housing and the lead coupled to the housing concomitantly as a single unit.

An external medical device generates a drive signal inductively coupled to an implantable coil from an external coil. A regulator module coupled to the implantable coil generates an output signal in response to the inductively coupled signal and a feedback signal correlated to an amplitude of the inductively coupled signal. A signal generator receives the output signal for generating a therapeutic electrical stimulation signal. The control module adjusts the drive signal in response to the feedback signal to control the electrical stimulation signal.

A hemostat-type device for ablative treatment of tissue, particularly for treatment of atrial fibrillation, is constructed with features that provide easy and effective treatment. The device may include a swiveling head assembly that allows the jaws to be adjusted in pitch and/or roll. The device may include a malleable or articulating handle shaft, as well as, malleable or curved rigid jaws that can permit curved lesion shapes. A locking detent can secure the jaws in a closed position during the procedure. The device may include one or more remote actuators making the hemostat-type device useful for minimally invasive procedures.

Electrosurgical hemostat

A hemostat-type device for ablative treatment of tissue, particularly for treatment of atrial fibrillation, is constructed with features that provide easy and effective treatment. A swiveling head assembly can allow the jaws to be adjusted in pitch and roll. Malleable jaws can permit curved lesion shapes. A locking detent can secure the jaws in a closed position during the procedure. An illuminated indicator provides confirmation that the device is operating. A fluid delivery system simplifies irrigated ablation procedures.

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Maple Grove, MN, United States of America

Stephen J Roddy