Electrode insertion tool
US6304785A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B34/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tool for inserting medical electrodes such as nerve-stimulating electrodes into tissue. An electrode is positioned fully within a tip of the tool so the tip end can be placed directly against the tissue to be penetrated for precise handheld positioning. A trigger on the tool is actuated to release a compressed spring in the tool to drive the electrode out of the tool tip into the target tissue. A viscous-damping means is provided in the tool to control electrode acceleration and velocity.
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