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Paddle-style medical lead and method

  • US 8,116,880 B2
  • Filed: 02/09/2009
  • Issued: 02/14/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of use of a medical lead having a generally flat paddle with an electrode array comprising at least one electrode, the paddle having proximal and distal ends, opposite major surfaces, and a length extending between the proximal and the distal ends, the electrode array being displaced along the length of the paddle toward the distal end, the method comprising:

  • percutaneously introducing distal end of the paddle generally anteriorly through the ligamentum flavum into an epidural space of a patient through a needle with the proximal end of the paddle remaining on the posterior side of the ligamentum flavum; and

    anchoring, with an anchor comprising clamping jaws, the paddle to the posterior side of the ligamentum flavum, wherein the clamping jaws clamp the major surfaces of the paddle.

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