Multichannel electrode and methods of using same

Details Multichannel electrode and methods of using same Multichannel electrode and methods of using same

2006-03-07

2006-03-07

Schaetzle, Kennedy (Department: 3762)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

C600S373000, C600S378000, C600S393000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07010356

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a multichannel electrode (“MC electrode”) which can perform multiple functions such as recording, stimulating and lesioning simultaneously or sequentially upon a single insertion into a target site. In one aspect, the MC electrode further provides imaging and drug delivery capabilities. The invention also provides interface connectors for connecting the MC electrode to external units such as data acquisition and/or stimulation systems. Although the MC electrode and associated connectors and system(s) provide an optimal way to perform deep brain surgical procedures, the MC electrode and associated connectors and system(s) are useful generally in any technique which relies on recording, activating, and/or inhibiting electrical signals produced by cells.

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