Impact inserter mechanism for implantation of a biomedical device
US5361760A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36046
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The specification discloses an impact inserter for implanting a biomedical device such as a three-dimensional electrode device into a biological tissue. An electrode device useful as a neuron interface or as a cortical implant, and which may be implanted using the inserter, is also disclosed. The inserter includes an impact transfer mass for placement in contact with the rear side of the biomedical device, and a piston mechanism operably arranged and configured to strike the impact transfer mass.
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