Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-20
2009-11-03
Sykes, Angela D (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
active
07613520
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for treating auditory dysfunction by somatosensory system stimulation. The system and/or method comprises a probe and a device to stimulate the probe. The probe has a stimulation portion subcutaneously implanted in communication with a predetermined spinal cord site. The stimulation portion of the probe may be implanted externally to the spinal cord, or may be implanted epidurally. The stimulation portion may be a laminotomy, paddle, surgical, or multiple electrode lead. The device to stimulate the probe may also be implanted subcutaneously.
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Acosta Melissa
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.
Crawford Christopher S. L.
Lando Peter
Patton Amanda
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