Patent ID: 8744596
Filing Date: 2014-06-03
Classification: A61N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An implantable lead for an electrical stimulation system, the lead comprising: a lead body having a distal end, a proximal end, a longitudinal length, and a circumference; a plurality of electrodes disposed along the distal end of the lead body in an electrode array, the plurality of electrodes comprising a plurality of segmented electrodes, wherein each of the plurality of segmented electrodes extends partially around the circumference of the lead body; a plurality of terminals disposed along the proximal end of the lead body; a plurality of conductors electrically coupling the plurality of electrodes to the plurality of terminals; and at least one capsule comprising an x-ray fluorescent material and disposed within the lead body and along the distal end of the lead body relative to the electrode array to indicate, when viewed fluoroscopically, an orientation of the electrode array.