OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS
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Abstract
Devices, systems and methods for nerve stimulation for OSA therapy.
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Citations
108 Claims
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1-74. -74. (canceled)
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75. A lead system comprising:
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a cuff electrode; a first lead portion extending from the cuff electrode and having a generally serpentine configuration; a second lead portion having a generally serpentine configuration and having a length substantially greater than a length of the first lead portion; a first anchor interposed between the first lead portion and the second lead portion and configured to be secured relative to a non-nerve body structure; and a connector extending proximally from the second lead portion and configured to electrically connect to an implantable pulse generator, wherein the first lead portion has a length substantially greater than a distance between a nerve, onto which the cuff electrode is attached, and the non-nerve body structure onto which the first anchor is secured such that at least a portion of the first lead portion retains the generally serpentine configuration. - View Dependent Claims (76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81)
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82. A method of delivering a lead assembly, the method comprising:
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releasably securing a cuff electrode about a hypoglossal nerve, the cuff electrode extending from a lead assembly having a first lead portion with a generally serpentine configuration, an anchor, a second lead portion with a generally serpentine configuration, and a connector, wherein a length of the first lead portion is substantially greater than a distance between a hypoglossal nerve and a non-nerve body structure adjacent the hypoglossal nerve; extending the first lead portion from the cuff electrode toward the non-nerve body structure; securing the anchor to the non-nerve body structure adjacent the hypoglossal nerve while maintaining at least a portion of the first lead portion in a generally serpentine configuration as the first lead portion extends between the cuff electrode and the anchor; and extending the second lead portion from the anchor toward an implantable pulse generator. - View Dependent Claims (83, 84, 85)
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86. An electrode assembly comprising:
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an elongate cuff body including; a base portion; and a pair of resilient arcuate-shaped flange members, each of the pair of resilient arcuate-shaped flange members including a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the base portion and the pair of resilient arcuate-shaped flange members define a lumen having a substantially re-closable portion, and wherein both of the pair of resilient arcuate-shaped flange members extend a length of the cuff body; and a plurality of electrode elements embedded within the cuff body and spaced apart from each other along the length of the cuff body. - View Dependent Claims (87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93)
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94. An electrode assembly comprising:
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an elongate cuff body including; a base portion; and a pair of resilient arcuate-shaped flange members, each of the pair of resilient arcuate-shaped flange members including a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the base and the pair of resilient arcuate-shaped flange members at least partially define a lumen and wherein the distal portions define an opening providing access to the lumen, and wherein both the flange members extend a length of the cuff body; and a plurality of electrode elements at least partially embedded within the cuff body and spaced apart from each other along the length of the cuff body. - View Dependent Claims (95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100)
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101. An expandable electrode cuff of an implantable stimulation system, comprising:
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a base portion; and a first flange member and a second flange member, each extending from the base portion, wherein the first and second flange members extend over the base portion to form a lumen. - View Dependent Claims (102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107)
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108. An implantable stimulation system, comprising:
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an implantable pulse generator; a stimulation lead having a lead body extending from a lead body proximal end to a lead body distal end; a connector positioned at the lead body proximal end for electrically connecting the stimulation lead and the implantable pulse generator; and an expandable electrode cuff positioned at the lead body distal end, the expandable electrode cuff comprising; a base portion; and a first flange member and a second flange member, each extending from the base portion, wherein the first and second flange members extend over the base portion to form a lumen.
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