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al. 5,358,514 A 10, 1994 Schulman et al. 5,366,493 A* 1 1/1994 Scheiner et al …

Improved assemblies, systems, and methods provide a stimulation system for prosthetic or
therapeutic stimulation of muscles, nerves, or central nervous system tissue, or any …

An implantable pulse generator for prosthetic or therapeutic stimulation of muscles, nerves,
or central nervous system tissue, or any combination is sized and configured to be implanted …

Apparatus and techniques to address the problems associ ated with lead migration, patient
movement or position, histological changes, neural plasticity or disease progres Sion …

A paddle-type electrode or electrode array is implantable like a percutaneously inserted
lead, ie, without requiring major surgery. Once implanted, the electrode array provides a …

An implantable lead is provided with at least one extendable member to position therapy
delivery elements, which may be electrodes or drug delivery ports, after the lead has been …

The present invention addresses the above and other needs by combining the advantages
of both the paddle-type electrode and the in-line (rod-type) electrode. That is, the present …

A device and method for treating patent ductus arteriosus in a human. A catheter having a
collapsible/expandable heating element at a distal end for entering an infant …

Apparatus and techniques to address the problems associ ated with lead migration, patient
movement or position, histological changes, neural plasticity or disease progres Sion …

(57) ABSTRACT A paddle-type electrode or electrode array is implantable like a
percutaneously inserted lead, ie, without requiring major Surgery, and once implanted …