System, method and tool for implanting peripheral nerve electrode cuff
US10350405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
System, method, and tool for implanting an electrode cuff. The system can include a cuff and a slider implement, where the cuff is temporarily retained within and/or onto the slider implement by a retainer mechanism during implantation. The cuff can be structured to exhibit a natural rolled shape, but can be resiliently bendable so as to flex from the rolled shape while having a tendency to move back to the rolled shape. The cuff can be releasably secured to a portion of the slider implement, which may include holding the cuff in an unrolled shape. The cuff can then be positioned adjacent the nerve. The retainer mechanism can then be actuated to allow the cuff to advance towards its naturally rolled shape, thereby wrapping around the nerve.
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