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Slowly penetrating inter-fascicular nerve cuff electrode and method of using

  • US 5,400,784 A
  • Filed: 10/15/1993
  • Issued: 03/28/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of inserting a first member into an elongate nerve encased in an epineurium membrane and including at least one longitudinally extending group of axons surrounded by a perineurium membrane forming a fascicle, the method comprising the steps of:

  • piercing said epineurium membrane with said first member; and

    ,gradually radially urging said first member through said epineurium membrane and into said nerve avoiding said perineurium membrane over a predefined time period.

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