Invention Grant
US07865243B1 Device and therapy for erectile dysfunction and other sexual dysfunction
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勃起功能障碍和其他性功能障碍的装置和治疗
- Patent Title: Device and therapy for erectile dysfunction and other sexual dysfunction
- Patent Title (中): 勃起功能障碍和其他性功能障碍的装置和治疗
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Application No.: US11338006Application Date: 2006-01-24
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Publication No.: US07865243B1Publication Date: 2011-01-04
- Inventor: Todd K Whitehurst , James P McGivern
- Applicant: Todd K Whitehurst , James P McGivern
- Applicant Address: US CA Valencia
- Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
- Current Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Valencia
- Agency: Wong, Cabello, Lutsch, Rutherford & Brucculeri, LLP
- Main IPC: A61N1/08
- IPC: A61N1/08 ; A61N1/00

Abstract:
An implantable stimulator(s) with at least one infusion outlet and/or at least one electrode, is implanted with the outlet(s) and/or electrode(s) located adjacent to a pudendal nerve(s) and potentially other nerve(s) innervating the reproductive organs, such as the cavernous nerve(s). Stimulation of such nerve(s) is provided via stimulating drugs and/or electrical stimulation as a therapy for erectile dysfunction. The stimulator uses a power source/storage device, such as a rechargeable battery. Periodic recharging of such a battery is accomplished, for example, by inductive coupling with an external appliance. The stimulator provides means of stimulating a nerve(s) when desired, without the need for external appliances during the stimulation session. When necessary, external appliances are used for the transmission of data to and/or from the stimulator(s) and for the transmission of power. The system is capable of open- and closed-loop operation. In closed-loop operation, at least one implant includes a sensor, and the sensed condition is used to adjust stimulation parameters.
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