Setpoint Medical Corporation

Phraxis, Inc.

University of Virginia Patent Foundation

University of Iowa Research Foundation

Heraeus Medical Components LLC

Alpha Omega Engineering Ltd.

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Evergreen Medical Technologies, Inc.

Steven E Scott

Michael Allen Faltys

Gerald E Loeb

Roy Christian Martin

Randall S Nelson

Robert J Ziebol

Alexander S Yevzlin

Paul McSherry

George T Gillies

Matthew A Howard

Reed Allan Houge

Jeff M Welch

Adi Balan

Hagai Bergman

Marcel Utz

Timothy Brennan

Zvi Israel

Steve Berhow

Doug S Wahnschaffe

Imad Younis

Omer Naor

James V Donadio, Iii

Robert Shurig

Brian Dalm

Benjamin Matter

Jubran Elfar

Jahn Stopperan

John Rizik

Dan Valsky

John Tracy

Greg Closser

Majd Sleem

Renana Eitan

Odeya Marmor

Gene A Bornzin

Joseph J Florio

John D Ockuly

William E Butler

Stephen Kenneth Sundquist

Mark A Hjelle

Paul Noffke

Robert R Cass

Oren A Gargir

Reed A Houge

An extravascular nerve cuff that is configured to hold a leadless, integral, implantable microstimulator. The nerve cuff may include a cuff body having a pocket or pouch for removably receiving the implantable device within. The nerve cuff can be secured around the nerve such that the electrodes of the device are stably positioned relative to the nerve. Furthermore, the nerve cuff drives the majority of the current from the stimulation device into the nerve, while shielding surrounding tissues from unwanted stimulation.

Nerve cuff with pocket for leadless stimulator

A system for differential recording connectable to an electrical lead with at least two electrodes, including:

Brain navigation methods and device

One aspect is a method of forming a lead for implantation. The method includes forming a distal end assembly, forming a proximal end assembly, and forming a flexible circuit coupling the distal end assembly to the proximal end assembly. The distal end assembly, the proximal end assembly and the flexible circuit are formed over an inner member. An outer member is placed over the combination of the distal end assembly, the proximal end assembly and the flexible circuit. The outer member and circuit are fused adjacent the distal end assembly to the proximal end assembly.

Lead body with flexible circuits and method

This invention provides an device for electrical stimulation of the spinal cord. The device has an electrode assembly with a sufficiently thin profile to be implanted between the pial surface of the spinal cord and the dura mater, and secured to the dura. Electrodes on the electrode assembly are directed towards the surface of the spinal cord, and connected through the dura to a signal generator located outside the dura. Following implantation, the subject is treated by transmitting electrical signals from the signal generator through the leads to the electrodes, stimulating the subject's spinal cord.

Medical device that applies electrical stimulation to the spinal cord from inside the dura for treating back pain and other conditions

A brain navigation device, comprising a lead with an elongated lead body, at least one macro-electrode contact positioned on an outer surface on the lead, wherein the at least one macro-electrode contact is located at the distal part of the lead, and wherein the at least one macro-electrode contact is configured to be used during lead navigation.

Brain navigation lead

One aspect is a medical lead interconnect system. The medical lead interconnect system is configured to selectively electrically couple a linear array of contact rings of an implantable medical lead to an electrical outlet coupling. The medical lead interconnect system includes a housing with an electrical outlet, a pair of plates position within the housing and has a plurality of connector pins, a biasing member configured bias the pair of plates toward one another, and a cam configured to rotate between an open position in which the pair of plates are biased towards one another, and a closed position in which the pair plates are forced apart.

Implantable lead interconnect system having a rotating cam

A venous anchor device operably coupled by graft material to form an anastomotic connector is provided. The venous anchor device includes a tubular main body having a metal frame structure and including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end including a plurality of barbs thereon wherein said distal end has an outer diameter greater than the proximal end. The venous anchor device is fluidly connected by a graft to form an anastomotic connector.

Venous anchor devices forming an anastomotic connector

An arterial anchor device and a venous anchor device operably coupled by graft material to form an anastomotic convector is provided. The arterial anchor device comprises a generally tubular main body including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end defining a plurality of flanges integrally formed with the tubular main body and being movable from a first loaded position to a second expanded position. The venous anchor device includes a tubular main body having a metal frame structure and including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end including a plurality of barbs thereon wherein said distal end has an outer diameter greater than the proximal end. The arterial anchor device and venous devices are fluidly connected by a graft to form an anastomotic connector.

Arterial and venous anchor devices forming an anastomotic connector and system for delivery

An arterial anchor device operably coupled by graft material to form an anastomotic connector is provided. The arterial anchor device comprises a generally tubular main body including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end defining a plurality of flanges integrally formed with the tubular main body and being movable from a first loaded position to a second expanded position. The arterial anchor device is fluidly connected by a graft to form an anastomotic connector.

Arterial anchor devices forming an anastomotic connector

An extravascular nerve cuff that is configured to hold a leadless, integral, implantable micro stimulator. The nerve cuff may include a cuff body having a pocket or pouch for removably receiving the implantable device within. The nerve cuff can be secured around the nerve such that the electrodes of the device are stably positioned relative to the nerve. Furthermore, the nerve cuff drives the majority of the current from the stimulation device into the nerve, while shielding surrounding tissues from unwanted stimulation.

A catheter or other elongated member can include an elongated inner portion, an elongated outer portion, a flex circuit ribbon comprising at least one conductor, and an electrical contact. The flex circuit ribbon can be situated between the inner portion and the outer portion. The inner portion and the outer portion can be (1) affixed together between portions of the flex circuit ribbon or (2) integrally formed such that masses of the inner and outer portions are joined together between portions of the flex circuit ribbon. The electrical contact can be configured to be exposed during use. The electrical contact can be situated at, or connected to, the at least one conductor of the flex circuit ribbon.

Flex circuit ribbon based elongated members and attachments

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Saint Paul, MN, United States of America

Steven E Scott