Nerve cuff for implantable electrode
US8868211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flat interface nerve electrode provides a plurality of electrical contacts embedded in a non-conductive cuff structure, which acts to gently and non-evasively redefine the geometry of a nerve through the application of a force acting on the nerve without causing damage to the nerve. The cuff is open at one side and has a connection to a lead at the other side. During implantation the open sides of the cuff are closed so as to capture the nerve in the cuff in a single motion.
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