Patent ID: 7248930
Filing Date: 2007-07-24
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A system for providing medical electrical stimulation, comprising: a first medical electrical lead comprising a first lead body and a first electrode portion, the first electrode portion being coupled to the first lead body, the first lead body comprising a first proximal section and a first distal section, the first distal section being thinner than the first proximal section; a second medical electrical lead comprising a second lead body and a second electrode portion, the second electrode portion being coupled to the second lead body, the second lead body comprising a second proximal section and a second distal section, the second distal section being thinner than the second proximal section; first and second suture sleeves positioned, respectively, on the first and second proximal sections; and a stabilizing block positioned on the distal sections of the first and second lead bodies, the stabilizing block having means for stabilizing the first and second electrode portions from moving out of position once they have been implanted.