Systems and methods of neuromodulation stimulation for the restoration of sexual function
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1. A focused stimulation electrode assembly comprising:
- an elongated lead sized and configured to be implanted in tissue, an electrode array coupled to the lead, the electrode array including at least one conductive element and configured to be implanted in tissue and to apply electrical stimulation to a targeted tissue region, the electrode array including a distal end and a proximal end, and at least one fin, the at least one fin including a first end and a second end, the fin extending axially along the electrode array from the fin first end to the fin second end, the fin comprising a non-conductive material to focus the electrical stimulation toward the targeted tissue region and away from a non-targeted tissue region.
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Abstract
Systems and methods use an external and/or implantable pulse generator system for neuromodulation stimulation to treat sexual dysfunction by the unilateral or bilateral stimulation of a target nerve A and/or a target nerve B using one or more leads and electrodes implanted in tissue in the pelvic region. The electrical stimulation waveform may be conveyed to the target nerve A electrode for a first predetermined amount of time, and conveyed to the target nerve B electrode for a second predetermined amount of time.
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1. A focused stimulation electrode assembly comprising:
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an elongated lead sized and configured to be implanted in tissue, an electrode array coupled to the lead, the electrode array including at least one conductive element and configured to be implanted in tissue and to apply electrical stimulation to a targeted tissue region, the electrode array including a distal end and a proximal end, and at least one fin, the at least one fin including a first end and a second end, the fin extending axially along the electrode array from the fin first end to the fin second end, the fin comprising a non-conductive material to focus the electrical stimulation toward the targeted tissue region and away from a non-targeted tissue region. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A stimulation system for the treatment of sexual dysfunction comprising:
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at least one elongated target nerve A lead sized and configured to be coupled to a pulse generator and implanted in tissue, the target nerve A lead including at least one target nerve A stimulation electrode array coupled to the lead, the electrode array including at least one conductive element and configured to be implanted in tissue and to apply electrical stimulation to a target nerve A, the electrode array including a distal end and a proximal end, at least one fin, the at least one fin including a first end and a second end, the fin first end and fin second end extending axially along the electrode array, the fin comprising a non-conductive material to focus the electrical stimulation toward the target nerve A and away from a non-targeted tissue region, and at least one pulse generator to convey electrical stimulation waveforms to the target nerve A stimulation electrode array to stimulate the target nerve A to treat sexual dysfunction. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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22. A stimulation system for the treatment of sexual dysfunction comprising:
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at least one elongated target nerve B lead sized and configured to be coupled to a pulse generator and implanted in tissue, the target nerve B lead including at least one target nerve B stimulation electrode array coupled to the lead, the electrode array including at least one conductive element and configured to be implanted in tissue and to apply electrical stimulation to a target nerve B, the electrode array including a distal end and a proximal end, at least one fin, the at least one fin including a first end and a second end, the fin extending axially along the electrode array from the fin first end to the fin second end, the fin comprising a non-conductive material to focus the electrical stimulation toward the target nerve B and away from a non-targeted tissue region, and at least one pulse generator to convey electrical stimulation waveforms to the target nerve B stimulation electrode array to stimulate the target nerve B to treat sexual dysfunction. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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24. A stimulation system for the treatment of sexual dysfunction comprising:
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at least one elongated lead sized and configured to be coupled to a pulse generator and implanted in tissue, the lead including at least one stimulation electrode array coupled to the lead, the electrode array including at least one conductive element and configured to be implanted in tissue and to apply electrical stimulation to a dorsal genital nerve and/or its roots and/or its branches, the electrode array including a distal end and a proximal end, at least one fin, the at least one fin including a first end and a second end, the fin extending axially along the electrode array from the fin first end to the fin second end, the fin comprising a non-conductive material to focus the electrical stimulation toward the a dorsal genital nerve and/or its roots and/or its branches and away from a non-targeted tissue region, and at least one pulse generator to convey electrical stimulation waveforms to the stimulation electrode array to stimulate the a dorsal genital nerve and/or its roots and/or its branches to treat sexual dysfunction. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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26. A method of using a focused stimulation electrode assembly comprising:
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providing a focused stimulation electrode assembly, the electrode assembly comprising an elongated lead sized and configured to be implanted in tissue, an electrode array coupled to the lead, the electrode array including at least one conductive element and configured to be implanted in tissue and to apply electrical stimulation to a targeted tissue region, the electrode array including a distal end and a proximal end, and at least one fin extending axially along the electrode array and in a non-contact relationship with the at least one conductive element, the fin comprising a non-conductive material to focus the electrical stimulation toward the targeted tissue region and away from a non-targeted tissue region, implanting the focused stimulation electrode assembly at a targeted tissue region, and operating the focused stimulation electrode assembly to focus the electrical stimulation toward the targeted tissue region and away from a non-targeted tissue region. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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28. A stimulating catheter adapted for use in diagnosing and/or treating a urologic function, the catheter comprising:
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an elongated flexible body having a proximal end and a distal end and at least one lumen extending at least a portion of the body, an inflatable balloon disposed at or near the distal end, an electrode array disposed along the flexible body, and an electrical lead coupled to each electrode in the electrode array and extending through the body, the electrical lead adapted for external connection to an electrical source. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53)
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54. A method of using a stimulating catheter comprising:
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providing a stimulating catheter comprising an elongated flexible body having a proximal end and a distal end and at least one lumen extending at least a portion of the flexible body, an inflatable balloon disposed at or near the distal end, an electrode array disposed along the flexible body, and an electrical lead coupled to each electrode in the electrode array and extending through the body, the electrical lead adapted for external connection to an electrical source, inserting the stimulating catheter within one of the urethra and rectum and vagina of an animal or human, inflating the balloon to secure the stimulating catheter in position, and operating the stimulating catheter to convey electrical stimulation waveforms to the electrode array to stimulate at least one of a target nerve and a target muscle. - View Dependent Claims (55, 56)
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