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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 19, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 06, 2007
Mir A. Imran, Los Altos, CA (US);
Albert G. Burdulis, San Francisco, CA (US);
Matthew D. Hills, Los Altos, CA (US);
Eyad Kishawi, San Mateo, CA (US);
Mir A. Imran, Los Altos, CA (US);
Albert G. Burdulis, San Francisco, CA (US);
Matthew D. Hills, Los Altos, CA (US);
Eyad Kishawi, San Mateo, CA (US);
Spinal Modulation, Inc., Menlo Park, CA (US);
Abstract
Devices, systems and methods are provided for stimulation of tissues and structures within a body of a patient. In particular, implantable leads are provided which are comprised of a flexible circuit. Typically, the flexible circuit includes an array of conductors bonded to a thin dielectric film. Example dielectric films include polyimide, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) or other biocompatible materials to name a few. Such leads are particularly suitable for stimulation of the spinal anatomy, more particularly suitable for stimulation of specific nerve anatomies, such as the dorsal root (optionally including the dorsal root ganglion).