Systems and methods of neuromodulation stimulation for the restoration of sexual function
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1. A stimulation system for the treatment of sexual dysfunction comprising:
- at least one elongated target nerve A lead sized and configured to be coupled to a pulse generator and implanted in tissue, the target nerve A lead including at least one target nerve A stimulation electrode sized and configured to be implanted in a tissue region at or near a target nerve A, at least one elongated target nerve B lead sized and configured to be coupled to a pulse generator and implanted in tissue, the target nerve B lead including at least one target nerve B stimulation electrode sized and configured to be implanted in a tissue region at or near a target nerve B, and at least one pulse generator to convey electrical stimulation waveforms to each of the target nerve A stimulation electrode and target nerve B stimulation electrode to stimulate the target nerve A and the target nerve B to treat sexual dysfunction.
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Abstract
Systems and methods use an external and/or implantable pulse generator system for neuromodulation stimulation to treat sexual dysfunction by the unilateral or bilateral stimulation of a target nerve A and/or a target nerve B using one or more leads and electrodes implanted in tissue in the pelvic region. The electrical stimulation waveform may be conveyed to the target nerve A electrode for a first predetermined amount of time, and conveyed to the target nerve B electrode for a second predetermined amount of time.
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27 Claims
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1. A stimulation system for the treatment of sexual dysfunction comprising:
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at least one elongated target nerve A lead sized and configured to be coupled to a pulse generator and implanted in tissue, the target nerve A lead including at least one target nerve A stimulation electrode sized and configured to be implanted in a tissue region at or near a target nerve A, at least one elongated target nerve B lead sized and configured to be coupled to a pulse generator and implanted in tissue, the target nerve B lead including at least one target nerve B stimulation electrode sized and configured to be implanted in a tissue region at or near a target nerve B, and at least one pulse generator to convey electrical stimulation waveforms to each of the target nerve A stimulation electrode and target nerve B stimulation electrode to stimulate the target nerve A and the target nerve B to treat sexual dysfunction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of treating sexual dysfunction comprising:
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providing at least one elongated target nerve A lead sized and configured to be coupled to a pulse generator and implanted in tissue, the target nerve A lead including at least one target nerve A stimulation electrode sized and configured to be implanted in a tissue region at or near a target nerve A, providing at least one elongated target nerve B lead sized and configured to be coupled to a pulse generator and implanted in tissue, the target nerve B lead including at least one target nerve B stimulation electrode sized and configured to be implanted in a tissue region at or near a target nerve B, providing at least one pulse generator to convey electrical stimulation waveforms to each of the target nerve A stimulation electrode and target nerve B stimulation electrode to stimulate the target nerve A and the target nerve B to treat sexual dysfunction, coupling the at least one elongated target nerve A lead to one of the at least one pulse generator, coupling the at least one elongated target nerve B lead to one of the at least one pulse generator, implanting the at least one target nerve A stimulation electrode in a tissue region at or near a target nerve A, implanting the at least one target nerve B stimulation electrode in a tissue region at or near a target nerve B, and operating the pulse generator to convey electrical stimulation waveforms to each of the target nerve A stimulation electrode and target nerve B stimulation electrode to stimulate the target nerve A and the target nerve B to treat sexual dysfunction. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of using a stimulating catheter to diagnose or treat a sexual function, the method comprising:
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providing a stimulating catheter, the stimulating catheter comprising an elongated flexible body having a proximal end and a distal end and at least one lumen extending at least a portion of the body, an inflatable balloon disposed at or near the distal end, an electrode array disposed along the body and proximal to the inflatable balloon, and an electrical lead coupled to each electrode in the electrode array and extending through the body, the electrical lead adapted for external connection to an electrical source, inserting the stimulating catheter within one of the urethra and rectum and vagina of an animal or human, inflating the balloon to secure the stimulating catheter in position, and operating the stimulating catheter to convey electrical stimulation waveforms to the electrode array to stimulate at least one of a target nerve and muscle. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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24. A neuromuscular stimulation system comprising:
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at least one electrically conductive surface sized and configured for implantation on, in, or near a target nerve A affecting a sexual function, a lead electrically coupled to the electrically conductive surface, the lead sized and configured to be positioned in subcutaneous tissue, an implantable pulse generator sized and configured to be coupled to the lead and positioned in subcutaneous tissue in an anterior pelvic region remote from the at least one electrically conductive surface, the implantable pulse generator comprising a case having a size between about 5 mm and about 10 mm thick, between about 15 mm and about 40 mm wide, and between about 40 mm and about 60 mm long, and the implantable pulse generator comprising non-inductive wireless telemetry circuitry using VHF/UHF signals, the non-inductive wireless telemetry circuitry being functional at a distance as far as arm'"'"'s reach away from the patient, and being adapted for programming and interrogation of the implantable pulse generator. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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26. A neuromuscular stimulation system comprising:
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at least one electrically conductive surface sized and configured for implantation on, in, or near a target nerve B affecting a sexual function, a lead electrically coupled to the electrically conductive surface, the lead sized and configured to be positioned in subcutaneous tissue, an implantable pulse generator sized and configured to be coupled to the lead and positioned in subcutaneous tissue in an anterior pelvic region remote from the at least one electrically conductive surface, the implantable pulse generator comprising a case having a size between about 5 mm and about 10 mm thick, between about 15 mm and about 40 mm wide, and between about 40 mm and about 60 mm long, and the implantable pulse generator comprising non-inductive wireless telemetry circuitry using VHF/UHF signals, the non-inductive wireless telemetry circuitry being functional at a distance as far as arm'"'"'s reach away from the patient, and being adapted for programming and interrogation of the implantable pulse generator. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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