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Intramuscular stimulation apparatus and method

  • US 6,532,390 B1
  • Filed: 11/01/2000
  • Issued: 03/11/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/31/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A disposable needle applicator unit for attachment to an intramuscular stimulation device, the applicator unit comprising:

  • a needle having an elongate first end portion for insertion into the body of a subject and a second end portion for coupling with a drive carriage of the intramuscular stimulation device; and

    , an elongate sheath for enclosing at least the first end portion of the needle, the sheath having a first opening in one end from which the first end portion of the needle may be extended, and a second opening allowing the second end portion of the needle to be coupled with the drive carriage, wherein the second opening of the sheath is a slot arranged in the side of the sheath.

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