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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2018
Filed:
Feb. 03, 2017
Applicant:
Nine Continents Medical, Inc., Livermore, CA (US);
Inventors:
Alan Ostroff, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Peter Jacobson, Livermore, CA (US);
Assignee:
Nine Continents Medical, Inc., Livermore, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61N 1/00 (2006.01); A61N 1/36 (2006.01); A61N 1/05 (2006.01); A61N 1/378 (2006.01); A61N 1/372 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61N 1/36007 (2013.01); A61N 1/0556 (2013.01); A61N 1/0558 (2013.01); A61N 1/3606 (2013.01); A61N 1/36171 (2013.01); A61N 1/36175 (2013.01); A61N 1/3787 (2013.01); A61N 1/37205 (2013.01); A61N 1/37223 (2013.01); A61N 1/37235 (2013.01);
Abstract
This application describes a miniature implantable neurostimulator system for sciatic nerves and their branches. The implanted miniature neurostimulator is implanted in the leg and stimulates these nerves for the treatment of urinary or bowel incontinence. The miniature implantable neurostimulator has a low duty cycle permitting a small size with medically-acceptable longevity. The system includes a wireless programmer and patient-activated key fob.