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Implantable cortical neural lead and method

  • US 7,107,104 B2
  • Filed: 05/30/2003
  • Issued: 09/12/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/30/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable neural lead adapted for use in electrically stimulating the cerebral cortex, the lead comprising:

  • a paddle having first and second opposite major surfaces, and a plurality of electrically isolated electrodes exposed through the first major surface;

    a lead body including a plurality of electrically conductive wires in electrical communication with the electrodes; and

    a strain relief connecting the paddle with the lead body, the strain relief offsetting the lead body from the second surface of the paddle a distance sufficient to accommodate the thickness of a patient'"'"'s skull bone wherein the strain relief comprises at least a first maintained bend.

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