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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 25, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2011
Richard North, Baltimore, MD (US);
Scott Drees, Dallas, TX (US);
John Swoyer, Andover, MN (US);
Lawrence Kane, Roseville, MN (US);
Jesse Geroy, Ham Lake, MN (US);
Shahn Sage, Andover, MN (US);
Elliot Bridgeman, Big Lake, MN (US);
James Finley, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Terry Daglow, Bonham, TX (US);
Richard North, Baltimore, MD (US);
Scott Drees, Dallas, TX (US);
John Swoyer, Andover, MN (US);
Lawrence Kane, Roseville, MN (US);
Jesse Geroy, Ham Lake, MN (US);
Shahn Sage, Andover, MN (US);
Elliot Bridgeman, Big Lake, MN (US);
James Finley, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Terry Daglow, Bonham, TX (US);
Greatbatch Ltd., Clarence, NY (US);
Abstract
A lead identification system for tracking a plurality of neurostimulation leads during implantation in a patient, and a method of using the same. The lead identification system includes a plurality of lead indicators each adapted to attach to one of a plurality of epidural needles to identify the leads. At least one clip adapted to releasably attach to proximal ends of the leads is provided with corresponding lead indicators. The trial cable for conducting trial stimulation includes connectors with corresponding lead indicators. A plurality of lead indicator stylets are provided for insertion into lumens at the proximal ends of the leads. The pulse generator also has connectors with corresponding lead indicators. The various lead indicators permit a surgeon to track a particular lead to the corresponding connectors on the pulse generator.