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Method and apparatus for electrical stimulation adjunct (add-on) treatment of urinary incontinence and urological disorders using an external stimulator

  • US 6,505,074 B2
  • Filed: 12/29/2000
  • Issued: 01/07/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/26/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for neuromodulation of the sacral nerves comprising:

  • a) an implantable lead-receiver comprising a secondary coil in electrical contact with bipolar electrodes for stimulating a sacral nerve;

    b) an external stimulator comprising a power source, circuitry to emit electrical signals, at least two predetermined programs wherein at least one of the programs is locked out to the patient, and a primary coil;

    c) said primary coil of said external stimulator and said secondary coil of said implantable lead-receiver being capable of forming an electrical connection by inductive coupling;

    whereby said external stimulator controls the neuromodulation of said sacral nerve.

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