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Microelectrode with laterally extending platform for reduction of tissue encapsulation

US8463353B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN · US

Inventors

John P. Seymour · Ann Arbor, US
Daryl R. Kipke · Dexter, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 23, 2012
Grant date	Jun 11, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 23, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/0558
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In some embodiments, an implantable microelectrode is provided with a shank comprised of a laterally extending platform whose thickness and/or configuration contributes to reduced tissue encapsulation, with at least one electrode site disposed at least partially on or in the laterally extending platform. Novel methods of designing, making, and using an implantable microelectrode or biosensor resulting in reduced tissue encapsulation are also disclosed.

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