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Placement structure for facilitating placement of an implantable device proximate to neural / muscular tissue for affecting and/or sensing neural / muscular tissue

  • US 20050113894A1
  • Filed: 11/21/2003
  • Published: 05/26/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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14. A method for forming a placement structure for facilitating placement of an implantable device having at least two electrodes proximate to neural/muscular tissue, said method comprising the steps of:

  • forming a holder having a hollow cavity formed within for holding and retaining the implantable device within;

    forming at least one set of elastic wings for capturing neural/muscular tissue integral to said holder; and

    wherein said holder and said wings which comprise said placement structure are primarily formed from a biocompatible plastic.

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