Injection devices for unimpeded target location testing
First Claim
1. An injection device for positioning an implant in a body at a target location at which the implant will function effectively comprising:
- a) a cannula having a cannula wall forming a cannula lumen;
b) an implant having at least one implant external electrode positioned within the cannula lumen; and
c) at least one fluid communication channel within the cannula wall substantially aligned with the implant external electrode.
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Abstract
The invention relates to devices and methods for positioning an implant at a target location in the body. The methods include testing an implant while within an injection device at a target location to determine whether the implant is functioning effectively. The methods also include testing from or delivery of materials to the target location during implantation, and loading the injection device for use. The device may be configured to permit the longitudinal and/or axial position of the implant to be maintained relative to an injection device during implantation. The device may also be configured to permit testing of the implant. The invention also may include implants configured for use in the injection devices.
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26 Claims
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1. An injection device for positioning an implant in a body at a target location at which the implant will function effectively comprising:
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a) a cannula having a cannula wall forming a cannula lumen;
b) an implant having at least one implant external electrode positioned within the cannula lumen; and
c) at least one fluid communication channel within the cannula wall substantially aligned with the implant external electrode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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- 13. An injection device for injecting an implant in a body at a target location at which the implant will function effectively comprising a cannula made of materials which do not interfere with the testing of the implant at the target location prior to release form the injection device.
- 16. An injection device for injecting an implant in a body at a target location at which the implant will function effectively comprising a cannula, made of a material that will not shield/interfere with electromagnetic signals, that are configured to contain an implant while the injection device is being inserted into the body.
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18. The injection device of 16, wherein the implant communicates using electromagnetic radiation.
- 21. An injection device for injecting an implant in a body at a target location at which the implant will function effectively comprising a cannula made of electrically insulating material that is configured to contain an implant while the injection device is being inserted into the body.
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