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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2012
Terry Daglow, Allen, TX (US);
Brian Franz, Flower Mound, TX (US);
John H. Erickson, Plano, TX (US);
Sandy Hooper, Allen, TX (US);
Tim Jones, Carrollton, TX (US);
Terry Daglow, Allen, TX (US);
Brian Franz, Flower Mound, TX (US);
John H. Erickson, Plano, TX (US);
Sandy Hooper, Allen, TX (US);
Tim Jones, Carrollton, TX (US);
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc., Plano, TX (US);
Abstract
A lead, method of manufacturing same, and system for stimulation is provided. The lead includes an insulative member or layer that masks a portion of the electrode(s) to effectively generate a directional lead that focuses or directs the stimulation to desired location(s). In another embodiment, the lead further includes a marking system to allow a clinician to orient the directional lead, as desired, while the lead is within a body.