Patent ID: 8463383
Filing Date: 2013-06-11
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A neurostimulation assembly comprising: at least one electrode sized and configured for implantation in a targeted neural or muscular tissue region, a lead electrically coupled to the electrode and including a connection element adapted to electrically couple to a carrier, the carrier sized and configured to be carried by the patient, an electronics pod removably carried on-board the carrier, the electronics pod including circuitry configured to generate a stimulation pulse, a power source electrically coupled to the circuitry, a return electrode adapted to be electrically coupled to the carrier, instructions prescribing the release and replacement of the return electrode according to a preset schedule, and an electrode connection element carried on-board the carrier that is electrically coupled to the electronics pod, the electrode connection element being sized and configured to electrically engage at least a portion of the exposed region of the lead to electrically couple the electrode to the electronics pod to percutaneously apply the stimulation pulse to the tissue region.