Transcutaneous implant
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Abstract
Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for a neural access device that includes an implant which transcutaneously exits the skin of a patient and provides transport of signals between a sensor implanted in a patient and an external device. The transcutaneous implant has integrated features to provide reduced risk of injury due to mechanical forces as well as electrostatic discharge energy applied to the external portion of the device. Transcutaneous devices which provide wireless communication between a sensor and an external device are also disclosed.
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118. A neural access device for implanting in a patient comprising:
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a sensor comprising a plurality of electrodes to allow for chronic access of cells;
an electrical conduit comprising a plurality of conductors, each conductor electrically connected to one or more of the electrodes;
a connector assembly comprising;
a first portion configured to be placed above a surface of a patient'"'"'s skin;
a second portion configured to be placed beneath the surface of the patient'"'"'s skin;
an attachment member for securing the second portion beneath the surface of the patient'"'"'s skin; and
at least one signal communication port configured to transport a signal to and/or from one or more of the electrodes; and
an electrostatic discharge protector configured to protect the device from electrostatic discharge. - View Dependent Claims (119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181)
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