Device for insertion into nervous tissue
US11678907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0219
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device selected from microelectrode, temperature sensor, optical sensor, optical fibre, temperature control element, and microdialysis probe for insertion into soft tissue comprises a body with a distal terminal section and a layer of an agent such as gelatin capable of forming a gel with aqueous body fluid on the terminal section. The terminal section and the gel-forming layer have a temperature of more than 30° C. below body temperature during a period of time prior and up to insertion. Also disclosed is method of insertion, an insertion assembly and a use of the device.
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