Neuromuscular electrode
US6132387A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2505/05
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A neuromuscular electrode is provided for use in assessing a physiological function of a peripheral nerve and/or muscle innervated by that nerve. The electrode includes a stimulation site, a detection site, and a data memory for storing a signal representative of a characteristic of the electrode. For example, the data memory may include an indication of the size of the electrode, a height associated with the electrode, a unique serial number associated with the electrode, or an indication that the electrode has or has not been previously used on an individual.
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