Strain relief tether for implantable electrode
US4979511A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 1989 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/283
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable, flexible, helical electrode strcuture is disclosed having an improved connector for attaching the lead wires to the nerve bundle, thereby minimizing damage which might otherwise occur to the contact points between the lead wires and helical electrode.
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