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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING BENDABLE PADDLES WITH IMPLANTABLE ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS

  • US 20110172751A1
  • Filed: 01/06/2011
  • Published: 07/14/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/14/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable paddle lead comprising:

  • an elongated lead body with a proximal end and a distal end;

    a plurality of terminals disposed at the proximal end of the lead body;

    a paddle body coupled to the distal end of the lead body, the paddle body having a length, a width, and front surface;

    a plurality of contacts disposed on the front surface of the paddle body;

    at least one manually bendable shape-retaining member interconnected with the paddle body, the at least one shape-retaining member formed from a deformable material that is stiff enough to maintain a given shape for at least one day, wherein the at least one bendable shape-retaining member is interconnected with the paddle body such that bending the at least one shape-retaining member causes a corresponding bend of at least a portion of the paddle body in proximity to the at least one shape-retaining member; and

    a plurality of conductors, each conductor electrically coupling at least one of the contacts to at least one of the terminals.

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