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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2013
Greatbatch Ltd., Clarence, NY (US);
Qingshan Ye, Plymouth, MN (US);
John M. Swoyer, Blaine, MN (US);
Greatbatch Ltd., Clarence, NY (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for implanting a neural stimulation lead in a patient's body are described. A lead assembly comprises a pointed-tip stylet, a stimulation lead, and an optional tube to deploy a fixation element attached to the lead. One embodiment of the implant methods starts with inserting the pointed-tip lead assembly directly into tissue. After the desired implant position is determined, the pointed-tip component is separated from the stimulation lead and removed from the tissue, leaving the stimulation lead implanted. After confirmation that the stimulation lead is in the right tissue location, the pointed-tip component is removed from the body, leaving the stimulation lead in place. The stimulation lead can be connected to a neurostimulator to delivery therapies to treat neural disorders, such as urinary control disorders, fecal control disorders, sexual dysfunction, and pelvic pain, etc.