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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2006
John M. Swoyer, Andover, MN (US);
Keith R. Carlton, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Martin T. Gerber, Maple Grove, MN (US);
George J. Mamo, Ellicott City, MD (US);
Michele Spinelli, Milanno, IT;
Steven D. Hartle, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
John M. Swoyer, Andover, MN (US);
Keith R. Carlton, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Martin T. Gerber, Maple Grove, MN (US);
George J. Mamo, Ellicott City, MD (US);
Michele Spinelli, Milanno, IT;
Steven D. Hartle, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
An implantable medical electrical lead particularly for stimulation of the sacral nerves comprises a lead body extending between a distal end and a proximal end, and the distal end having at least one electrode of an electrode array extending longitudinally from the distal end toward the proximal end. The lead body at its proximal end may be coupled to a pulse generator, additional intermediate wiring, or other stimulation device. A fixation mechanism is formed on or integrally with the lead body proximal to the electrode array that is adapted to be implanted in and engage subcutaneous tissue, particularly muscle tissue, to inhibit axial movement of the lead body and dislodgement of the stimulation electrodes.