Granted Patent
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US 12,318,608 · App. 17/670,323 · Granted Jun 3, 2025
Devices and methods for delivering neuroregenerative therapy
Assignee:
Epineuron Technologies Inc.
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Abstract
Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for the treatment of injured peripheral nerves or other tissue using electrical stimulation. The systems can be used either in intraoperative or peri-operative settings and incorporate the use of either a plurality of monopolar electrodes with a patch used as return or a plurality of bipolar electrodes such as a cuff. The systems can provide hands-free delivery of electrical stimulation therapy over a predetermined set of time.
Claims (14)
1. A method of treating a target nerve of a subject using a stimulation device, the target nerve comprising an injury, the method comprising:
creating an opening along a skin surface of the subject, the opening being separate from a main procedural incision located along the surface near the injury of the target nerve;
percutaneously advancing a lead of the stimulation device through the opening via a para-incisional pathway to position an electrode assembly of the lead adjacent the injury of the target nerve;
activating the electrode assembly to deliver energy to create a neuroregenerative effect on the target nerve; and
removing the lead from the subject via the para-incisional pathway.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein activating the electrode assembly occurs intraoperatively.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein activating the electrode assembly occurs postoperatively.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein activating the electrode assembly is configured to deliver energy for a particular time period.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein an insertion tool is used to create the opening along a skin surface of the subject and/or to percutaneously advance the lead of the stimulation device through the opening.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising at least temporarily securing the lead to surrounding tissue of the subject to help maintain the position of the electrode assembly relative to the target nerve.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein creating the opening comprises making an incision in the skin surface of the subject.
8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising repairing the target nerve prior to activating the electrode assembly.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is used in connection with at least one of the following: a nerve transection, a nerve decompression, a nerve transfer, a nerve graft, a neurolysis, a nerve allograft, a thoracic outlet decompression, a carpal tunnel release, a cubital tunnel release, and a tarsal tunnel release.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein removing the lead from the subject occurs postoperatively.
Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST
Recorded Mar 22, 2022
From: WILLAND, MICHAEL PATRICK; AGUIRRE, SERGIO DAVID
To: EPINEURON TECHNOLOGIES INC.
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Continuity (7)
Continuation In Part
PCTUS2018057375
· Oct 24, 2018
Provisional Application
62577141
· Oct 25, 2017
Provisional Application
62683019
· Jun 11, 2018
Provisional Application
62849833
· May 17, 2019
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