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Gastric Stimulation Systems and Methods Utilizing a Transgastric Probe

  • US 20090030475A1
  • Filed: 07/21/2008
  • Published: 01/29/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/25/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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