Electrical stimulation lead with proximal common electrode
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1. An electrical stimulation lead comprising:
- an electrode segment having a distal electrode array adapted to deliver neurostimulation pulses to a target site; and
a connector segment having a proximal common electrode adapted to serve as a return electrode for electrodes of the electrode array.
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Abstract
An implantable medical lead for stimulation of target sites, including nerves, organs, or tissue comprises a lead body having a distal electrode lead segment and a proximal connector lead segment. The electrode lead segment has at its distal end an electrode array including at least one stimulation electrode. The connector lead segment includes at least one common electrode. The proximal end of the connector lead segment may be coupled to a pulse generator, other stimulation device, or additional intermediate wiring.
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20 Claims
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1. An electrical stimulation lead comprising:
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an electrode segment having a distal electrode array adapted to deliver neurostimulation pulses to a target site; and
a connector segment having a proximal common electrode adapted to serve as a return electrode for electrodes of the electrode array. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An electrical stimulation lead, comprising:
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a lead body comprised of an electrode segment and a connector segment, the electrode segment having a distal electrode array adapted to deliver neurostimulation pulses to a target site;
the connector segment including a connector element adapted to receive the neurostimulation pulses from a neurostimulator;
the connector segment further including a proximal common electrode adapted to serve as a return electrode for electrodes of the electrode array;
wherein the common electrode is positioned along the lead body relatively closer to the connector segment than to the electrode array. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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