Patent ID: 9056194
Filing Date: 2015-06-16
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A lead set for a nerve stimulator having a one-way fit connection site, comprising: a one-way fit connector configured to mate with the one-way fit connection site; a first lead extending from the connector and terminating in a transcutaneous electrode; a second lead extending from the connector and terminating in a percutaneous needle attachment member; a status flag disposed in the connector, the status flag having functional status that is changeable during delivery of therapy after a pre-determined time period from an operational condition to a non-operational condition wherein the non-operational condition does not prevent continued delivery of said therapy; a third lead disposed in the connector and connected to the status flag; and a fourth lead disposed in the connector and connected to the status flag; wherein the first, second, third and fourth leads are bundled together at the connector; wherein the first lead and the second lead are electrically isolated from one another; and wherein the status flag and the third and fourth leads are electrically isolated from both the first lead and the second lead.