Title :
In-line lead connector for use with implanted neuroprosthesis
Author :
Letechipia, Jorge E. ; Peckham, Hunter ; Gazdik, Martie ; Smith, Brian
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Biomed. Eng. & Orthopaedics, Case Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland, OH, USA
fDate :
7/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The design, implementation, and preliminary testing of an implantable in-line connector for individual lead-wires is presented. The connector provides for replacement of implanted components without disturbing other elements of the implanted system. Its flexibility and size makes it suitable for implantation in neuromuscular applications.
Keywords :
electric connectors; neurophysiology; prosthetics; implanted neuroprosthesis; in-line lead connector; neuromuscular applications; Biological materials; Biomedical electrodes; Biomedical engineering; Connectors; In vivo; Lead; Neuromuscular; Surgery; Testing; Wires; Animals; Biocompatible Materials; Dogs; Electric Conductivity; Electric Stimulation Therapy; Humans; Prostheses and Implants; Prosthesis Design;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
