Leadless neurostimulator
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1. A neurostimulation device, comprising:
- a capsule body comprising a proximal and a distal end;
a MEMS film formed to define a lumen, the MEMS film comprising an exterior portion coupled with the capsule body, a plurality of electrodes, and a contact pad;
an antenna coupled with the MEMS film and configured to receive signals from an external programmer;
a stimulation source coupled with the contact pad of the MEMS film and disposed within the lumen and in electrical communication with at least one of the plurality of electrodes; and
a power supply coupled with the contact pad of the MEMS film and disposed within the lumen and in electrical communication with the stimulation source.
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Abstract
The present disclosure describes a medical device to provide neurostimulation therapy to a patient'"'"'s brain. The device can be surgically implanted and can remain in the patient until end of life. The present disclosure also describes accessories which guide the implantation of the device, and the components that form a leadless stimulator implantation kit.
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1. A neurostimulation device, comprising:
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a capsule body comprising a proximal and a distal end; a MEMS film formed to define a lumen, the MEMS film comprising an exterior portion coupled with the capsule body, a plurality of electrodes, and a contact pad; an antenna coupled with the MEMS film and configured to receive signals from an external programmer; a stimulation source coupled with the contact pad of the MEMS film and disposed within the lumen and in electrical communication with at least one of the plurality of electrodes; and a power supply coupled with the contact pad of the MEMS film and disposed within the lumen and in electrical communication with the stimulation source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method, comprising:
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implanting, with a guide tube, a neurostimulation device near a target area, the neurostimulation device comprising; a capsule body comprising a proximal and a distal end; a MEMS film formed to define a lumen, the MEMS film comprising an exterior portion coupled with the capsule body, a plurality of electrodes, and a contact pad; an antenna coupled with the MEMS film and configured to receive signals from an external programmer; a stimulation source coupled with the contact pad of the MEMS film and disposed within the lumen and in electrical communication with at least one of the plurality of electrodes; and a power supply coupled with the contact pad of the MEMS film and disposed within the lumen and in electrical communication with the stimulation source; retracting the guide tube; generating, by the stimulation source, a stimulation signal; and stimulating, via at least one of the plurality of electrodes, the target area with the stimulation signal. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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