Patent ID: 9162056
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
1. An implantable paddle lead, comprising: a paddle body, configured and arranged for implantation in a patient's body, having a first face and a second face opposing the first face; a plurality of electrodes disposed on the paddle body and configured and arranged for stimulating patient tissue adjacent the paddle body; and at least one indicium, independent of the plurality of electrodes, disposed on the paddle body, wherein the at least one indicium comprises a radiopaque material and is configured and arranged such that, when the paddle body is inserted within the patient's body and viewed under fluoroscopy, the at least one indicium identifies a facing orientation of the paddle body within the patient's body, wherein at least 33% of the second face is coated with the at least one indicium including a portion of the second face opposite one or more of the plurality of electrodes to hide the one or more of the plurality of electrodes in a fluoroscopic image if the paddle body is in a correct facing orientation, wherein the at least one indicium is fluoroscopically distinguishable from the plurality of electrodes.