Stimulation device adapter
View Patent ↗A stimulation device includes an adapter component to increase the usability of the stimulation device. The adapter may be a bipolar adapter arranged to connect to the housing of the stimulation device. The adapter may include a clip having a first channel configured to receive an operative element therein and a second channel having a return operative element therein. The return operative element is in electrical communication with an electrical circuit of said stimulation control device. Alternatively, the adapter may be a percutaneous adapter comprising a connector configured to connect to an operative element of a stimulation device and a lead wire connected to the connector. A needle may be connected to the lead wire to deliver a electrical stimulation signal to a target tissue located beneath the skin of a subject patient.
1. A percutaneous stimulation adapter comprising:
a connector comprising an opening that operatively receives an electrically conductive surface of a generally rigid operative element of a stimulation control device adapted to provide stimulus current to an intended tissue to connect the connector with the operative element;
a lead wire connected to said connector;
a needle connected to said lead wire; and
wherein said needle is configured to deliver a electrical stimulation signal to a target tissue located beneath the skin of a subject patient.
2. The percutaneous stimulation adapter of claim 1 , wherein said connector is configured to receive and hold said operative element in position by a compression fit.
3. The percutaneous stimulation adapter of claim 1 , wherein said needle is insulated up to 5 millimeters away from a tip of said needle.
4. The percutaneous stimulation adapter of claim 1 , wherein said lead wire is between 12 and 48 inches long.
5. The percutaneous stimulation adapter of claim 1 , wherein said needle operatively receives the electrical stimulation signal through an electrical connection to the operative element of said stimulation control device.
6. The percutaneous stimulation adapter of claim 1 , wherein said opening is tapered.
7. The percutaneous stimulation adapter of claim 1 , further comprising a hub disposed at a base of said needle.
8. The percutaneous stimulation adapter of claim 7 , wherein said hub comprises an ergonomic gripping portion.
9. The percutaneous stimulation adapter of claim 7 , wherein said hub comprises a connection between said lead wire and said base of said needle.
10. The percutaneous stimulation adapter of claim 1 wherein said needle comprises at least one of a sharp or blunt end.
11. A stimulation system comprising:
a handheld stimulation control device comprising:
a housing; and
an operative element extending outward from said housing, said operative element being generally rigid and providing stimulus current to an intended tissue;
a percutaneous stimulation adapter comprising:
a connector operatively connected to said operative element of said stimulation control device, said connector comprising an opening to receive said operative element;
a lead wire connected to said connector; and
a needle electrically connected to said lead wire,
wherein said stimulation control device operatively controls an electrical stimulation signal transmitted through said needle.
12. The stimulation system of claim 11 , wherein said connector is configured to compression fit with said operative element.
13. The stimulation system of claim 11 , wherein said connector comprises at least one of a screw or clasp.
14. The stimulation system of claim 11 , wherein said operative element comprises a probe.
15. The stimulation system of claim 11 , further comprising a hub disposed at a base of said needle, wherein said hub comprises a gripping portion.
16. The stimulation system of claim 11 , wherein said needle comprises a bend such that a first part of said needle is at an angle from a second part of said needle.
17. A stimulation adapter comprising:
a connector attachable proximal an electrically exposed portion of a generally rigid operative element of a handheld stimulation control device, wherein said connector comprises an electrically conductive member and an opening to receive said operative element and wherein said operative element provides a stimulus current to an intended tissue;
a lead wire extending from said connector and in electrical communication with said conductive member;
a needle in electrical communication with said lead wire; and
wherein said needle is configured to deliver a electrical stimulation signal to a target region of a subject patient.
18. The stimulation adapter of claim 17 , further comprising a hub, wherein said needle protrudes from said hub, and wherein said hub comprises gripping portion.
19. The stimulation adapter of claim 17 , wherein said needle comprises an electrode.
20. The stimulation adapter of claim 17 , wherein said needle comprises a blunt probe.
21. The stimulation adapter of claim 17 , where said needle comprises a pliable material.