| 摘要 |
<p>A tool for implanting spiral nerve cuff electrodes about a nerve which can be maneuvered into difficult-to-access areas within the body of a mammal. The tool consists of a handle/control device which is coupled to an electrode holding valve assembly at the distal end of the tool by a flexible connection, allowing for accurate positioning of the electrode at the implantation site. The tool handle/control device is coupled to the valve assembly such that the control device can be rotated to release the electrode, which is held to the valve assembly by a vacuum, while the handle is held steady to ensure the precise location of the electrode at as site remote from the handle. The vacuum holding the electrode can be removed from portions of the electrode sequentially, allowing the spiral electrode to curl around the nerve.</p> |
