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Strain relief tether for implantable electrode

US4979511A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 1989
Grant dateDec 25, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 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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