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Identification of target site for implantation of a microstimulator

  • US 20050245969A1
  • Filed: 04/11/2005
  • Published: 11/03/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for identifying a target site for implanting a microstimulator in a body, comprising:

  • a) a drape having an aperture;

    b) a transmitting antenna attached to the drape that is capable of creating an inductive field to control a microstimulator located within a patient'"'"'s body; and

    c) at least one electromyographic electrode attached to the antenna, wherein the at least one electromyographic electrode is capable of detecting M-waves produced by the patient'"'"'s body.

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