Patent ID: 8214057
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
1. An implantable electrode for electrically stimulating tissues, comprising: (a) a paddle configured to be implanted subcutaneously comprising: (b) at least one contact wire interconnected at a first end to the at least one electrical contact, the at least one contact wire extending through at least a portion of the forward portion of the paddle, wherein the at least one contact wire is interconnected at a second end to a lead extending from a lead connection located on a dorsal surface of the paddle between the forward portion and the back portion, wherein the lead is adapted to be interconnected to a power source; and (c) a notch that extends to a depth of approximately one-half of a thickness of the paddle located on the ventral surface of the paddle that is within and transversely oriented to a longitudinal axis of the paddle;