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Spiro Medical, Inc.

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.

Stephen T. Pyles

Stephen T Pyles

Rohan Hoare

Daniel A Graubert

A kit for treating lung disease includes at least one lead having at least one contact, and a pulse generator configured to connect to the least one lead. The pulse generator is programmed to generate electrical signals for transmission through the at least one lead and for release by the at least one contact in a predetermined location of an epidural space to mitigate lung disease symptoms.

Treating lung disease with spinal cord stimulation

A percutaneous lead for spinal cord stimulation has a body extending between a distal end and a proximal end. One or more contacts are on the body positioned toward the distal end. At least one anchor is configured to extend from a retracted position to a deployed position to secure the percutaneous lead.

Reversible anchor for spinal cord stimulator lead

A device is described for marking a path on a skin surface for inserting an epidural needle into an epidural space. The device includes a first arm having one or more holes spaced apart along the length of the first arm. A pin is attached at the proximal end of the first arm. A second arm has a proximal end attached to the pin allowing the first and second arms to rotate about the pin to adjust an angle separating the first and second arms. The second arm has one or more holes spaced apart along the length of the second arm. The holes on the first and second arms provide locations for marking the path on the skin surface to insert the epidural needle.

Directional device for epidural needle

A spinal cord stimulator lead for implanting into the epidural space of a human or animal subject includes first and second lumens and electrical contacts. A pressurized fluid can be discharged through the first lumen directly onto a tissue obstruction to form a partial/pilot or full/final opening in the tissue obstruction. If a full opening was not formed sufficient for passage of the stimulator lead, the distal-end portion of the stimulator lead can be inserted into the partial opening and then a pressurized fluid can be delivered through the second lumen and into a distensible balloon for expanding the balloon to clear the tissue obstruction sufficient for passage of the stimulator lead. In this way the stimulator lead can be advanced past a tissue obstruction and into place for use to deliver therapeutic energy to spinal tissue adjacent the contacts, without having to remove and reinsert multiple surgical implements.

Spinal cord stimulator lead having multiple obstruction-clearing features

A method of implanting a spinal cord stimulator lead in the epidural space of a human or animal subject. The method includes discharging a first pressurized fluid through a first lumen in the stimulator lead directly onto a tissue obstruction to form a partial/pilot or full/final opening in the tissue obstruction. If a full opening was not formed sufficient for passage of the stimulator lead, the method further includes inserting a distal-end portion of the stimulator lead into the partial opening and then delivering a second pressurized fluid through a second lumen in the spinal cord stimulator lead and into a balloon for expanding a distensible balloon to clear the tissue obstruction sufficient for passage of the stimulator lead. The method further comprising advancing the stimulator lead past the cleared tissue obstruction and into place for use to deliver therapeutic energy to spinal tissue adjacent the contacts.

Method of implanting a spinal cord stimulator lead having multiple obstruction-clearing features

An apparatus includes a catheter for an intrathecal drug delivery system and a stylet having a curved forward end. Preferably, the curved forward end has a shape in the form of a 'J' or a 'C.' Also preferably, the catheter has a distal end that conforms to the curved forward end of the stylet. Thus, the present invention provides a catheter having a blunt forward end that minimizes the risk of penetrating the substance of the spinal cord. Additionally, the curved forward end of the stylet can be formed of a springy material so that it straightens out during the processes of insertion through a guide needle and retraction from the needle.

Intrathecal catheter having a stylet with a curved tip

A power source for an implantable medical device, such as a spinal cord stimulator, has acontrolledcontouredanterior surface. Preferably, the contoured anterior surface includes a layer of a biocompatible material, such as a polymer. Also preferably, the layer provides a contour generally conforming to the profile of a human buttock. Optionally, a cosmetic implant of generally substantially the same size and shape as the power source is implanted in the opposite buttock as the power source so as to create balance.

Power source for an implantable medical device

The present invention involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation to treat gastrointestinal and/or eating disorders. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead that is in communication with predetermined thoracic vertebral segments to cause spinal nervous tissue stimulation, thus treating a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders.

Method of using spinal cord stimulation to treat gastrointestinal and/or eating disorders or conditions

Intrathecal catheter having a stylet with a curved tip and method of use

A power source for an implantable medical device, such as a spinal cord stimulator, has a controlled anterior surface. Preferably, the contoured anterior surface includes a layer of a biocompatible material, such as a polymer. Also preferably, the layer provides a contour generally conforming to the profile of a human buttock. Optionally, a cosmetic implant of generally substantially the same size and shape as the power source is implanted in the opposite buttock as the power source so as to create balance.

A needle and stylus system. The system has a hollow tubular needle formed of a rigid material. The needle has an elongated linear intermediate section constituting the majority of the length of the needle and with a curved distal section terminating in an oval opening. A bore is formed through the intermediate and distal sections of an essentially common diameter and the oval opening at the distal end is located in a plane essentially parallel with the axis of the intermediate section and spaced from the exterior surface of the intermediate section. The needle also has a proximal end formed as a radially exterior enlargement with an enlarged cylindrical bore. A tubular stylet has an elongated linear intermediate section and a curved distal section with an oval planar face positionable at the opening at the distal end of the needle when the stylet is inserted within the needle. The style also has a semi-cylindrical section between the intermediate section and the distal section to allow the bending thereof as the styler is moved into the needle with its distal section approaching the distal section of the needle. The stylet has a proximal end with an exterior radial enlargement to be grasped by an operator and an intermediate radial enlargement receivable within the enlarged cylindrical bore at the proximal end of the needle.

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Ocala, FL, United States of America

Stephen T Pyles