BRAIDED ELECTRODES
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1. A sterilizable electrode comprising a braid and having a plurality of electrically independent conductors, at least some of the conductors being in electrical communication with a plurality of sites on the electrode for sensing or stimulation.
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Abstract
Electrodes for intracorporeal and other uses are provided. The invention features sterilizable, braided electrodes which are formed of or include conductive elements in electronic communication with a plurality of sites for electrical stimulation or sensing. Other active elements may be included in the braided electrodes.
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- 1. A sterilizable electrode comprising a braid and having a plurality of electrically independent conductors, at least some of the conductors being in electrical communication with a plurality of sites on the electrode for sensing or stimulation.
- 35. A sterilizable electrode comprising a plurality of braids and having a plurality of electrically independent conductors, at least some of the conductors being in electrical communication with a plurality of sites on the electrode for sensing or stimulation.
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38. A method of forming a sterilizable electrode comprising:
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braiding a plurality of fibers onto, over or within a braiding form to form a braided structure, wherein at least some of the fibers are independently conductive; and modifying at least some of the fibers to expose them to the environment, such exposure taking place at a plurality of sites; the fibers being biocompatible and able to withstand sterilization. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54)
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