Medical stimulation
First Claim
1. An implant device adapted for electrostimulation or electrical monitoring of tissue to be treated within the endo-abdominal cavity, said implant device comprising (1) an elongated body having a distal end and a proximal end, (2) a penetration mechanism at the distal end of the elongated body to penetrate the tissue to be treated, (3) a quick release connecting mechanism adjacent to the penetration mechanism, (4) a first and second sets of flexible tines adjacent and proximal to the quick release connecting mechanism to secure the implant device to the tissue to be treated wherein the first and second sets of tines are spaced apart along the elongated body a distance sufficient to span the tissue such that the first set of tines are located between the quick release connecting mechanism and the second set of tines, (5) at least two electric poles located between the two sets of flexible tines, (6) an electrical connection terminal at the proximal end of the elongated body for connection to a power source, and (7) a relatively hard, elongated handle having a proximal end and a distal end which can be attached to the proximal end of the elongated body;
- wherein the two or more electric poles are electrically connected to electrical connection terminal;
wherein the quick release connecting mechanism is effective to separate the penetration device from the elongated body once the implant device is properly positioned in the endo-abdominal cavity;
wherein the distal end of the handle is adapted for attachment to the proximal end of the elongated body and the proximal end of the handle has grasping means whereby the handle can be grasped and manipulated using forceps; and
wherein the handle can be easily separated from the proximal end of the elongated body at a desired time.
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Abstract
An improved handle for a medical device used in laparoscopic surgery is provided. This handle is especially adapted for use with an implant device specifically for electrostimulation and/or electrical monitoring of endo-abdominal tissue or viscera is provided. The implant device has an elongated body equipped with devices to secure it to the tissue to be treated and two or more electric poles that are electrically connected to an electric connection terminal for connection to a power source, means to penetrate the tissue to be treated, and quick-release connecting devices to separate the penetration device from the elongated body. The handle, which is an elongated body, is attached to the proximal end of the implant device or other medical device and has a grasping means at its opposite end for manipulation with laparoscopic forceps.
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14 Claims
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1. An implant device adapted for electrostimulation or electrical monitoring of tissue to be treated within the endo-abdominal cavity, said implant device comprising (1) an elongated body having a distal end and a proximal end, (2) a penetration mechanism at the distal end of the elongated body to penetrate the tissue to be treated, (3) a quick release connecting mechanism adjacent to the penetration mechanism, (4) a first and second sets of flexible tines adjacent and proximal to the quick release connecting mechanism to secure the implant device to the tissue to be treated wherein the first and second sets of tines are spaced apart along the elongated body a distance sufficient to span the tissue such that the first set of tines are located between the quick release connecting mechanism and the second set of tines, (5) at least two electric poles located between the two sets of flexible tines, (6) an electrical connection terminal at the proximal end of the elongated body for connection to a power source, and (7) a relatively hard, elongated handle having a proximal end and a distal end which can be attached to the proximal end of the elongated body;
wherein the two or more electric poles are electrically connected to electrical connection terminal;
wherein the quick release connecting mechanism is effective to separate the penetration device from the elongated body once the implant device is properly positioned in the endo-abdominal cavity;
wherein the distal end of the handle is adapted for attachment to the proximal end of the elongated body and the proximal end of the handle has grasping means whereby the handle can be grasped and manipulated using forceps; and
wherein the handle can be easily separated from the proximal end of the elongated body at a desired time.- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An implant device adapted for electrostimulation and electrical monitoring of tissue to be treated within a cavity of the human body, said implant device comprising (1) an elongated body having a distal end and a proximal end, (2) a penetration mechanism at the distal end of the elongated body to penetrate the tissue to be treated, (3) a quick release connecting mechanism adjacent to the penetration mechanism, (4) a first and second sets of flexible tines adjacent and proximal to the quick release connecting mechanism to secure the implant device to the tissue to be treated wherein the first and second sets of tines are spaced apart along the elongated body a distance sufficient to span the tissue such that the first set of tines are located between the quick release connecting mechanism and the second set of tines, (5) at least two electric poles located between the two sets of flexible tines, (6) an electrical connection terminal at the proximal end of the elongated body for connection to a power source, and (7) a relatively hard, elongated handle having a proximal end and a distal end which can be attached to the proximal end of the elongated body;
wherein the two or more electric poles are electrically connected to electrical connection terminal;
wherein the quick release connecting mechanism is effective to separate the penetration device from the elongated body once the implant device is properly positioned in the body cavity;
wherein the distal end of the handle is adapted for attachment to the proximal end of the elongated body and the proximal end of the handle has grasping means whereby the handle can be grasped and manipulated using forceps; and
wherein the handle can be easily separated from the proximal end of the elongated body at a desired time.
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