Gastric Stimulation Systems and Methods Utilizing a Transgastric Probe
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1. A lead for stimulating a gastric organ having an internal cavity, the lead comprising:
- a lead body having a distal end;
a transgastric probe disposed near the distal end of the lead body, the probe configured to be implanted across a wall of the organ so that its distal tip extends into the internal cavity; and
at least one electrode disposed along the lead body proximal to the transgastric probe, wherein the at least one electrode is engageable with the wall so as to be in electrical contact with the wall.
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Abstract
Gastric stimulation devices, systems and methods are provided, particularly for stimulating a gastric organ having an internal cavity. Such devices and systems are typically implanted outside of the gastric organ while the environment of the internal cavity is probed and monitored by one or more sensors. The sensor information may be used to affect the stimulation signals provided to the gastric organ by the devices and systems. Such feedback integration assists in providing treatments and stimulation programs that are tailored to the needs of the individual patient.
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31 Claims
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1. A lead for stimulating a gastric organ having an internal cavity, the lead comprising:
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a lead body having a distal end; a transgastric probe disposed near the distal end of the lead body, the probe configured to be implanted across a wall of the organ so that its distal tip extends into the internal cavity; and at least one electrode disposed along the lead body proximal to the transgastric probe, wherein the at least one electrode is engageable with the wall so as to be in electrical contact with the wall. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for stimulating a gastric organ having an internal cavity, the system comprising:
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a lead having a transgastric probe disposed near its distal end, the probe configured to be implanted across a wall of the organ so that its distal tip extends into the internal cavity; and a suture disc removably coupleable with the lead so that the suture disc is attachable to the organ wall while the transgastric probe is implanted; and at least one electrode disposed along the lead, wherein the at least one electrode is engageable with the wall so as to be in electrical contact with the wall. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method of stimulating a gastric organ having an internal cavity comprising:
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advancing a lead toward an outer surface of the gastric organ, the lead having a transgastric probe and at least one electrode; implanting the transgastric probe across a wall of the organ so that its distal tip extends into the internal cavity; and engaging the at least one electrode with the wall so as to be in electrical contact with the wall. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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