10 English Inspire System Models 3024, 4063, 4323
200-079-101 Rev A
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4.625 x 6 inches (117 mm x 152 mm)
Inspire Medical Confidential
Leads
The respiratory sensing lead (Figure 4) detects respiratory effort. The lead has a pressure-
sensitive membrane that converts the mechanical energy of respiration into an electrical signal.
Figure 4. Respiratory sensing lead
The stimulation lead (Figure 5) delivers stimulation to the hypoglossal nerve. The lead has a
flexible, self-sizing stimulation cuff. The stimulating electrodes are on the inner surface of the
cuff.
Figure 5. Stimulation lead
Shorting bar
Connector pin
Sealing rings
Lead body
Anchor: movable
Sensor tip
Anchor: fixed
Sensor membrane
Sealing rings
Self-sizing cuff
Connector
Anchor
Sigmoid lead body
Connector pin