System and method for insertion of a device into the brain

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2003-08-18

2008-03-11

Sykes, Angela D. (Department: 3762)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

C607S045000, C604S174000

Reexamination Certificate

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07343205

ABSTRACT:
A deep brain stimulation lead system has a medical lead, or similar elongate medical insertion device, securable with a lead lock through a cannula slit, thereby allowing a lead to remain electrically operative and preventing movement of the lead during removal of a stylet, recording microelectrode, or cannula.

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