Patent ID: 6970747
Filing Date: 2005-11-29
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. An implantable neurological stimulation lead with improved stylet handle, comprising: a lead body having a body proximal end, a body distal end, and a stylet lumen; at least one conductor contained in the lead extending from the body proximal end to the body distal end, the conductor being electrically insulated; at least one electrical connector carried on the body proximal end and electrically connected to the conductor; at least one electrode carried on the body distal end and electrically connected to the conductor; a stylet wire configured for insertion into the stylet lumen to stiffen the lead body; and a stylet handle connected to the stylet wire, wherein the stylet handle defines a lead carrier with a channel-like recess to receive the lead body when the lead body is pushed laterally into the channel-like recess, and includes one or more members that protrude into the channel-like recess to hold the lead body at any selected point along substantially the entire length of the lead body between the body distal end and the body proximal end.