Vascularly stabilized peripheral nerve cuff assembly
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Sep 1, 2009
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Dec 14, 2006
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Jun 13, 2005
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Jun 13, 2005
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A vascularly stabilized peripheral nerve cuff assembly is provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to an electrode assembly used in the delivery of neural stimulation therapy. The electrode assembly includes a body adapted to at least partially encompass a blood vessel and a nerve proximate to the blood vessel. The electrode assembly also includes at least one electrode along at least a portion of the body. The at least one electrode is adapted to be electrically connected to a neural stimulator. According to an embodiment, the electrode assembly includes a spacer within the body, the spacer having a first and second end, the first end secured to an inside surface of the body and the second end adapted to pass between the vessel and the nerve and to be secured to the inside surface of the body. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.
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