Patent ID: 6249707
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: A61B,A61M,A61N

Abstract:
A needle assembly for introduction of a paddle style lead near a spinal column of a patient, comprising, in combination:a body having a proximal end and a distal end, and a lumen having a continuous oblong cross section, the distal end having an introducer portion having a top side and a bottom side, the top side of the introducer having an orifice to allow for protrusion of the paddle style lead from the lumen;a hub affixed to the proximal end of the body adapted to receive a stylet;a stylet having a handle end at a proximal end and adapted to be insertable within the lumen; anda paddle style lead having a lead body and wires connected at a transition area adapted to be inserted through the oblong cross section of the lumen, the lead body adaptable to accept a stiffening member.