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Paddle lead configurations for electrical stimulation systems and methods of making and using

  • US 8,260,434 B2
  • Filed: 01/23/2008
  • Issued: 09/04/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/23/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A paddle lead, comprising:

  • a paddle body having a first major surface, an opposing second major surface, and a transverse circumference;

    a plurality of electrodes disposed on the paddle body, the plurality of electrodes comprisinga first electrode and a second electrode disposed laterally from one another along the first major surface of the paddle body, anda third electrode and a fourth electrode disposed laterally from one another along the second major surface of the paddle body; and

    a plurality of connecting wires, wherein a first connecting wire of the plurality of connecting wires electrically couples the first electrode to the second electrode, wherein a second connecting wire of the plurality of connecting wires electrically couples the third electrode to the fourth electrode, and wherein at least one of the first or second connecting wires is a peripheral connecting wire that is disposed on at least one of the first major surface or the second major surface of the paddle body.

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