SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING SCAR FORMATION ABOUT A NEURAL IMPLANT

摘要

Systems, devices, and methods are provided for reducing scar formation about a neural implant due to brain tissue and neural implant movement. In an embodiment, a neural implant is provided which has a surface coating that matches one or more mechanical properties, such as elastic modulus, of the brain tissue, thereby reduce scar formation about the neural implant due to normal brain micromotion.

主权项

1. A medical device for use in brain tissue, comprising:
a neural implant configured for insertion into brain tissue; and a coating disposed on a surface of the neural implant, wherein the coating is configured to exhibit in vivo (i) an elastic modulus that substantially matches the elastic modulus brain tissue and (ii) a thickness to accommodate micromotions of the brain tissue relative to the neural implant.