Implantable neurostimulator device
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1. An implantable neurostimulator device comprising:
- a pulse generator that generates neurostimulation pulses configured to treat occipital neuralgia;
a battery within the housing that powers the pulse generator;
a set of electrodes, coupled to the pulse generator, that delivers the neurostimulation pulses; and
a device housing that houses the pulse generator and the battery, wherein the device housing is sized and curved to fit within and at least partially conform to a subcutaneous region within a back of a neck of a patient when the device housing is implanted in the subcutaneous region, and wherein the electrodes are arranged in a two-dimensional array on a surface of the housing.
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Abstract
The disclosure describes an implantable neurostimulator device for delivery of neurostimulation to treat head, neck, or facial pain or tension, including pain or tension caused by occipital neuralgia. The device may be a neurostimulation device having a miniaturized housing with a low profile that permits subcutaneous implantation at a stimulation site directly adjacent a neuralgic region at the back of the neck of a patient. For example, the device may be subcutaneously implanted at the back of the neck of a patient to relieve symptoms of occipital neuralgia.
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1. An implantable neurostimulator device comprising:
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a pulse generator that generates neurostimulation pulses configured to treat occipital neuralgia; a battery within the housing that powers the pulse generator; a set of electrodes, coupled to the pulse generator, that delivers the neurostimulation pulses; and a device housing that houses the pulse generator and the battery, wherein the device housing is sized and curved to fit within and at least partially conform to a subcutaneous region within a back of a neck of a patient when the device housing is implanted in the subcutaneous region, and wherein the electrodes are arranged in a two-dimensional array on a surface of the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An implantable neurostimulator device comprising:
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a neurostimulation generator that generates neurostimulation configured to treat occipital neuralgia; a battery within the housing that powers the neurostimulation generator; a set of electrodes, coupled to the neurostimulation generator, that delivers the neurostimulation; a device housing that houses the neurostimulation generator and the battery, wherein the device housing is sized and curved to fit within and at least partially conform to a subcutaneous region within a back of a neck of a patient when the device housing is implanted in the subcutaneous region; and a flexible member that at least partially encapsulates the housing, wherein at least one electrode of the set of electrodes protrudes through the flexible member. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. An implantable neurostimulator device comprising:
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a neurostimulation generator that generates neurostimulation configured to treat occipital neuralgia; a battery within the housing that powers the neurostimulation generator; a set of electrodes, coupled to the neurostimulation generator, that delivers the neurostimulation; and a device housing that houses the neurostimulation generator and the battery, wherein the device housing is sized to fit within and at least partially conform to a subcutaneous region within a back of a neck of a patient when the device housing is implanted in the subcutaneous region, wherein the electrodes are arranged in a two-dimensional array on a surface of the housing. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A device comprising:
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a pulse generator that generates neurostimulation pulses configured to treat occipital neuralgia; a battery within the housing that powers the pulse generator; a set of electrodes, coupled to the pulse generator, that delivers the neurostimulation pulses; a device housing that houses the pulse generator and the battery, wherein the device housing is sized and curved to fit within and at least partially conform to a subcutaneous region within a back of a neck of a patient when the device housing is implanted in the subcutaneous region; and a flexible member that at least partially encapsulates the housing, wherein at least one electrode of the set of electrodes protrudes through the flexible member. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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