WO2014020368A1 - Dispositif de gestion de la douleur - Google Patents

Dispositif de gestion de la douleur Download PDF

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WO2014020368A1
WO2014020368A1 PCT/IB2012/001470 IB2012001470W WO2014020368A1 WO 2014020368 A1 WO2014020368 A1 WO 2014020368A1 IB 2012001470 W IB2012001470 W IB 2012001470W WO 2014020368 A1 WO2014020368 A1 WO 2014020368A1
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management device
pain management
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Foley S. GLENN
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Life Care Medical Devices, Ltd.
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/02—Details
    • A61N1/04—Electrodes
    • A61N1/0404—Electrodes for external use
    • A61N1/0408—Use-related aspects
    • A61N1/0468—Specially adapted for promoting wound healing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/02—Details
    • A61N1/04—Electrodes
    • A61N1/0404—Electrodes for external use
    • A61N1/0408—Use-related aspects
    • A61N1/0456—Specially adapted for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation [TENS]
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A61N1/36—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation
    • A61N1/36014—External stimulators, e.g. with patch electrodes
    • A61N1/36021—External stimulators, e.g. with patch electrodes for treatment of pain

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  • the present invention relates to a pain management device for providing electrical stimulation topically to an anatomical state that is covered by bandage to control and manage pain.
  • Pain management also known as pain medicine is a branch of medicine that employs an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving pain.
  • TENS transcutaneous electrical neuro-stimulation
  • TENS devices are usually large and require lead wires running to each electrode, making them difficult for use at home, at work or at play.
  • a second patent; United States Patent Application No. 10/208,223 (published as US 2002-0193844 A1) entitled "Combination electrode-battery assembly for a miniature wireless transcutaneous electrical neuro or muscular-stimulation unit".
  • the said US 10/208,223 describes an electrode-battery assembly to be used in a miniature wireless transcutaneous electrical neuro or muscular-stimulation unit comprising: a plurality of electrodes each having an internal and external side; a plurality of batteries each having a positive and negative pole; a flexible conductive carrier with a hydrogel which carries current to a pain site or other area on a user's body via said electrodes; conductive film comprised of three current carrier runners wherein two of said runners are in direct contact with each of said positive and negative poles of said battery and a third said runner is in direct contact with said hydrogel; and a mechanical battery clip which secures said runners to said positive and negative battery poles.
  • a third patent; United States Patent Application No. 09/853,440 (granted as US 6,607,500) entitled "Integrated cast and muscle stimulation system” relates to a device that allows electrical stimulation to an anatomical site that is covered by a cast. The electrode is applied to achieve a desired physiological response (e.g., bone growth), treatment of pain, or the prevention of muscle atrophy.
  • a further patent; United States Patent Application No. 09/854,297 (published as US 2002-0019652 A1) entitled “Two part tens bandage” relates to a sterile bandage which is combined with a TENS device for use in covering a wound and providing electrical stimulation to promote healing and block pain.
  • 09/350,426 (granted as US 6,445,955) entitled "Miniature wireless transcutaneous electrical neuro or muscular- stimulation unit” relates to a miniature transcutaneous electrical neuro or muscular- stimulation.
  • the said unit comprising a housing; a plurality of electrodes attached to said housing; an electronics module located within said housing and comprising an electrical circuit which provides a biphasic or monophasic sequence of pulses to said electrodes, wherein said sequence of pulses form a plurality of pre-programmable waveforms available for specific clinical needs; means to restrict said waveforms available to those appropriate for said electrode and treatment; means for allowing a user to select and control specific waveforms and intensities of said waveforms comprising a removable tether having a first and second end wherein said first end is affixed to said electrode assembly and said second end is affixed to said miniature transcutaneous electrical neuro or muscular-stimulation unit; means to identify said waveform, its intensity and its duration; and means for supplying power to said electronics module wherein said means for
  • the present invention provides a pain management device for providing electrical stimulation topically to an anatomical site that is covered by bandage to control and manage pain.
  • the pain management device comprising at least one console panel (102) on the central region of the device that is integrated with an electronics module with transcutaneous electrical neuron-stimulation (TENS); and at least two side tabs (106a, 106b) on two ends of the intended area affixed with adhesive pads.
  • the at least one console panel (102) on the central region of the device is further covered with a wound care type material (202) that is appropriate for an open wound; wherein electrical stimulation is delivered directly through the wound care type material (202) to the open wound.
  • the console panel wherein the at least one console panel (102) on the central region of the device further comprising a plurality of user control buttons (104a, 104b, 104c, 104d) mounted on each side of the console panel (102) and said user control buttons (104a, 104b, 104c, 104d) require low amount of pressure for operation; at least one visual indicator (104e) such as a light emitting diode (LED) to indicate whether the device is in use; and at least one internal power supply (104f).
  • the at least one internal power supply (104f) may comprise of a battery that is disposable thereafter while
  • a further aspect of the present invention describes the two side tabs (106a, 106b) on the console panel (102) which is located opposite each other and each tab is associated with a plurality of electrodes for contacting user's skin while another aspect of the present invention describes the electronics module.
  • the electronics module further comprising signaling mechanism which is delivered to adhesive pads of the at least two side tabs on each side of the module and to the wound care type material (202) on the module of the central region.
  • Another aspect of the present invention provides for the plurality of user control buttons wherein the plurality of user control buttons further comprising at least one power button (104a) to switch on and off the device; and at least one level button (104b, 104c and 104d) for selecting a low level (“L”), a medium level (“M”) and a high level (“H”) of pressure for operation.
  • the plurality of user control buttons further comprising at least one power button (104a) to switch on and off the device; and at least one level button (104b, 104c and 104d) for selecting a low level (“L”), a medium level (“M”) and a high level (“H”) of pressure for operation.
  • Another aspect of the present invention provides for the plurality of electrodes wherein the plurality of electrodes (204) have varying shapes and sizes and said plurality of electrodes (204) can be affixed directly to a site or other area requiring electrical neuro or muscular-stimulation on user's skin, said electrodes are positioned at a specified distance from the electronics module wherein said electrodes are swivel or fixed electrodes at the anatomical site.
  • a further aspect of the present invention provides for the signaling mechanism wherein said signaling mechanism further comprising electrical circuit which provides a biphasic or monophasic sequence of pulses using electrical signal to electrodes and said sequence of pulses form a plurality of pre-programmable waveforms.
  • the electrical signal is a fixed electrical signal or a modulated signal.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates the top view of the pain management device of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the bottom view of the pain management device of the present invention.
  • the present invention provides a pain management device for providing electrical stimulation topically to an anatomical site that is covered by bandage to control and manage pain.
  • this specification will describe the present invention according to the preferred embodiments. It is to be understood that limiting the description to the preferred embodiments of the invention is merely to facilitate discussion of the present invention and it is envisioned without departing from the scope of the appended claims. Reference is being made to FIGs. 1 and 2 respectively.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates the top view of the pain management device of the present invention while FIG. 2 illustrates the bottom view of the pain management device of the present invention. As illustrated in FIGs.
  • the pain management device (100) of the present invention comprising at least one console panel (102) on the central region of the device that is integrated with an electronics module with transcutaneous electrical neuron-stimulation (TENS); and at least two side tabs (106a, 106b) on two ends of the intended area affixed with adhesive pads.
  • the at least one console panel (102) on the central region of the device is further covered with a wound care type material (202) that is appropriate for an open wound; wherein electrical stimulation is delivered directly through the wound care type material (202) to the open wound.
  • the said two side tabs (106a, 106b) on the console panel (102) is located opposite each other and each tab is associated with a plurality of electrodes for contacting user's skin.
  • the pain management device (100) of the present invention in a bandage form has a width of approximately two inches, and a length of approximately six inches. However, embodiments of the device are not limited to this size as other embodiments may be shorter, longer, thinner or wider.
  • the at least one console panel (102) on the central region of the device further comprising a plurality of user control buttons (104a, 104b, 104c, 104d) mounted on each side of the console panel (102) and said user control buttons (104a, 104b, 104c, 104d) require low amount of pressure for operation; at least one visual indicator (104e) such as a light emitting diode (LED) to indicate whether the device is in use; and at least one internal power supply (104f).
  • User controls (104a, 104b, 104c and 104d) may comprise large, easy to read buttons.
  • the plurality of user control buttons further comprising at least one power button (104a) to switch on and off the device; and at least one level button (104b, 104c and 104d) for selecting a low level (“L”), a medium level (“M”) and a high level (“H”) of pressure for operation.
  • the at least one visual indicator (104e) may be illuminated while electrical signals are being emitted from the device and the visual indicator may be configured to blink at a regular interval while the device is on. For example, a light may immediately be illuminated when the device (100) is turned on. The light may blink for one second interval for 10 seconds. Thereafter, the light may fade to black and blink once every 45 seconds while the device (100) is turned on.
  • the timer of the visual indicator (104e) can be reset when user modifies the function of the device (100) by adjusting the intensity of the visual indicator (104e). Upon resetting the timer, the initial start up routine repeats and blinks once every second for ten seconds.
  • the visual indicator (104e) may provide other statuses. For example, the visual indicator (104e) may remain on to indicate that battery life is low.
  • the at least one internal power supply (104f) may comprise of a battery that is disposable thereafter.
  • the internal power supply (104f) may be integrated into the device without any replaceable parts. Further, the said internal power supply (104f) may be positioned at any location of the bandage of the pain management device (100).
  • the electronics module of the device (100) further comprising signaling mechanism which is delivered to adhesive pads of the at least two side tabs on each side of the module and to the wound care type material (202) on the module of the central region.
  • the internal power supply (104f) may supply power to the electronics module and the electronics module may be located within a middle portion of the bandage.
  • the said electronics module further comprising signaling mechanism wherein said signaling mechanism further comprising electrical circuit which provides a biphasic or monophasic sequence of pulses using electrical signal to electrodes and said sequence of pulses form a plurality of pre-programmable waveforms.
  • the plurality of electrodes in the device (100) of the present invention for contacting user's skin is configured to emit an electrical signal.
  • the electrical signal is a fixed electrical signal or a modulated signal.
  • a positive electrode and a negative electrode may be positioned on either side of the internal power supply (104f) and/or on the electronics module.
  • the electrical signal may be emitted through a grid of integrated electrodes wherein the grid may comprise of a pair of 2 inch by 2 inch electrodes positioned at opposite ends of the device (100).
  • the electrode grid may be configured to provide maximum signal transmission over a two inch area at each end of the device.
  • the plurality of electrodes have varying shapes and sizes and can be affixed directly to a site or other area requiring electrical neuro or muscular stimulation anywhere on user's body, said electrodes are positioned at a specified distance from the electronics module wherein said electrodes are swivel or fixed electrodes at the anatomical site.
  • the device (100) may be configured with certain safety features.
  • the device may be waterproof; the battery and/or electrodes may be encased in a water impermeable casing.
  • the pain management device (100) of the present invention provides electrical stimulation topically to an anatomical site that is covered by bandage to control and manage pain wherein the console panel (102) on the central region of the bandage type device is further covered with a wound care type material (202) that is appropriate for an open wound; wherein electrical stimulation is delivered directly through the wound care type material (202) to the open wound.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de gestion de la douleur pour fournir topiquement une stimulation électrique à un site anatomique qui est couvert par un pansement pour lutter contre la douleur et la gérer. Ledit dispositif (100) comprend au moins un pupitre de commande (102) sur la région centrale du dispositif dans lequel est intégré un module électronique avec neurostimulation électrique transcutanée (TENS) ; et au mois aux moins deux languettes latérales (106a, 106b) sur les deux extrémités de la zone prévue fixées par des coussinets adhésifs. Le ou les pupitres de commande (102) sur la région centrale du dispositif sont en outre couverts d'un matériau de type destiné au soin des plaies (202) qui est adapté à une plaie ouverte ; la stimulation électrique étant délivrée à la plaie ouverte directement par le matériau de type destiné au soin des plaies (202).
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US20020019652A1 (en) 1999-07-08 2002-02-14 Cyclotec Advanced Medical Technologies Two part tens bandage
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