EP3503968A4 - System and method for electrical stimulation of anorectal structures to treat urinary dysfunction - Google Patents

System and method for electrical stimulation of anorectal structures to treat urinary dysfunction Download PDF

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EP3503968A4
EP3503968A4 EP17844482.4A EP17844482A EP3503968A4 EP 3503968 A4 EP3503968 A4 EP 3503968A4 EP 17844482 A EP17844482 A EP 17844482A EP 3503968 A4 EP3503968 A4 EP 3503968A4
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Virender K. Sharma
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    • A61N1/36007—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation of urogenital or gastrointestinal organs, e.g. for incontinence control
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    • A61N1/3605—Implantable neurostimulators for stimulating central or peripheral nerve system
    • A61N1/3606—Implantable neurostimulators for stimulating central or peripheral nerve system adapted for a particular treatment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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    • A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A61N1/36—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation
    • A61N1/3605—Implantable neurostimulators for stimulating central or peripheral nerve system
    • A61N1/36128—Control systems
    • A61N1/36146—Control systems specified by the stimulation parameters
    • A61N1/36167—Timing, e.g. stimulation onset
    • A61N1/36171—Frequency
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A61N1/36—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation
    • A61N1/3605—Implantable neurostimulators for stimulating central or peripheral nerve system
    • A61N1/36128—Control systems
    • A61N1/36146—Control systems specified by the stimulation parameters
    • A61N1/36167—Timing, e.g. stimulation onset
    • A61N1/36175—Pulse width or duty cycle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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    • A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A61N1/36—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation
    • A61N1/372—Arrangements in connection with the implantation of stimulators
    • A61N1/375—Constructional arrangements, e.g. casings
    • A61N1/3756—Casings with electrodes thereon, e.g. leadless stimulators

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EP17844482.4A 2016-08-25 2017-08-25 System and method for electrical stimulation of anorectal structures to treat urinary dysfunction Withdrawn EP3503968A4 (en)

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US201662379612P 2016-08-25 2016-08-25
PCT/US2017/048594 WO2018039552A1 (en) 2016-08-25 2017-08-25 System and method for electrical stimulation of anorectal structures to treat urinary dysfunction

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US20090036945A1 (en) * 2007-08-02 2009-02-05 Chancellor Michael B Methods and systems for achieving a physiological response by pudendal nerve stimulation and blockade
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