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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 29, 2005
Anne M Pianca, Valencia, CA (US);
Janusz a Kuzma, Parker, CO (US);
Chuladatta Thenuwara, Castaic, CA (US);
Anne M Pianca, Valencia, CA (US);
Janusz A Kuzma, Parker, CO (US);
Chuladatta Thenuwara, Castaic, CA (US);
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation, Valencia, CA (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure describes various embodiments of an insertion tool that affords steerability of the paddle-style electrode during implantation without causing damage to the insulation and/or the contacts of the paddle-style electrode. One embodiment is described as having a 'pin fork' configuration; another a 'shovel' configuration; and yet another has tabs or a lumen on the paddle-style electrode for facilitating the insertion of a stylet. The various embodiments for the insertion tool allow for adjustments of the paddle-style electrode in both the medial/lateral and inferior/superior directions allowing the surgeon to steer the paddle-style electrode to the desired stimulation site within the epidural space of the spinal column.