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A precision-electrode platform for directional neuromodulation
Clinically
Proven Precision Engineering in Deep Brain Stimulation
Aleva's platform is designed to shape stimulation fields with finer control, enabling directional therapy, programmable precision and adaptable integration into partner programs.
Aleva's platform is designed to shape stimulation fields with finer control, enabling directional therapy, programmable precision and adaptable integration into partner programs.
The directSTIM Platform
The directSTIM Platform
The directSTIM platform combines: a 12-contact MEMS directional lead, a 24-channel implantable pulse generator, and a wireless programming workflow for patients and clinicians designed for precise DBS therapy.
The directSTIM platform combines: a 12-contact MEMS directional lead, a 24-channel implantable pulse generator, and a wireless programming workflow for patients and clinicians designed for precise DBS therapy.
12-contact MEMS directional lead
12-contact MEMS directional lead
Aleva’s directional lead is the core of the platform. A clinically validated, MEMS-based architecture that enables fine control over the shape and direction of the stimulation field.
• 12 fully independent directional contacts
• 4 directional levels in a 3-3-3-3 layout
• Full 360° directional optionality
• Rounded MEMS contacts for smoother field shaping
• Lower imaging artefact for clearer post-op imaging
Aleva’s directional lead is the core of the platform. A clinically validated, MEMS-based architecture that enables fine control over the shape and direction of the stimulation field.
• 12 fully independent directional contacts
• 4 directional levels in a 3-3-3-3 layout
• Full 360° directional optionality
• Rounded MEMS contacts for smoother field shaping
• Lower imaging artefact for clearer post-op imaging
Aleva's lead is manufactured using a thin-film MEMS process that simultaneously aligns all electrodes and wiring at the production step. This enables contact geometries and form factors that conventional laser-cutting of platinum rings cannot reach, and transfers as a manufacturing know-how asset alongside the IP
Aleva's lead is manufactured using a thin-film MEMS process that simultaneously aligns all electrodes and wiring at the production step. This enables contact geometries and form factors that conventional laser-cutting of platinum rings cannot reach, and transfers as a manufacturing know-how asset alongside the IP
Aleva's lead is manufactured using a thin-film MEMS process that simultaneously aligns all electrodes and wiring at the production step. This enables contact geometries and form factors that conventional laser-cutting of platinum rings cannot reach, and transfers as a manufacturing know-how asset alongside the IP
The manufacturing edge is part of the IP
The manufacturing edge is part of the IP
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Form factor freedom
Form factor freedom
Thin-film MEMS enables electrode sizes and geometries that reach well below the size limits of laser-cut platinum rings. Partners inherit that design space.
Thin-film MEMS enables electrode sizes and geometries that reach well below the size limits of laser-cut platinum rings. Partners inherit that design space.
Assembly precision
Assembly precision
All electrodes and wiring are aligned simultaneously at the production step, reducing assembly touch-time and manufacturing variability versus conventional approaches.
All electrodes and wiring are aligned simultaneously at the production step, reducing assembly touch-time and manufacturing variability versus conventional approaches.
Transferable process knowledge
Transferable process knowledge
The MEMS process is documented and transferable. Partners licensing the lead architecture can also access selected manufacturing and process guidance as part of a tech transfer engagement.
The MEMS process is documented and transferable. Partners licensing the lead architecture can also access selected manufacturing and process guidance as part of a tech transfer engagement.
Beyond directSTIM
Beyond directSTIM
Aleva's platform extends beyond directional DBS into a broader set of neural interface and programming families relevant to future partner programs.
Aleva's platform extends beyond directional DBS into a broader set of neural interface and programming families relevant to future partner programs.
spiderSTIM
Intra-operative navigation electrode concepts
spiderSTIM
Intra-operative navigation electrode concepts
cortiSTIM
Cortical interfacing concepts
cortiSTIM
Cortical interfacing concepts
Cuff electrode
Peripheral and autonomic nerve interface concepts
Cuff electrode
Peripheral and autonomic nerve interface concepts
3D MEMS / recording / programmer families
Broader platform IP and interface concepts
3D MEMS / recording / programmer families
Broader platform IP and interface concepts