Abstract:
An electromagnetic locking mechanism can include a base unit having a base interface with a base locking member, and an imaging unit having an imaging interface with an imaging locking member that is configured to mate with the base locking member. One of the base unit or imaging unit has a locking circuit with a switch. When the switch is on, the circuit is complete and one of the base locking member and imaging locking member is an electromagnetic member and the other is a magnetically responsive member. Alternatively when the switch is off, the circuit is incomplete and neither the base locking member nor imaging locking member is the electromagnetic member. One of the base interface or imaging interface has a magnetic member or magnetically responsive member that switches the switch on when the base interface is sufficiently close to the imaging interface.
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein provide methods for treating various conditions and diseases using an optical signal. In one or more embodiments an apparatus is providing having an optical window, which is used to deliver an optical signal to provide stimulation to one or more tissue sites in the body such as the brain, optic nerve, eye, ganglia, spine, or other like site. The optical signals can be used to treat a variety of neurological diseases and conditions including epilepsy, migraine headaches and chronic pain. In particular applications the optical signals can be used to treat, inhibit or prevent epileptic or other neurological seizures by providing an optical input to a foci or surrounding tissue in the brain causing the seizure. The optical signal may also be combined with an electrical signal to produce an aggregate effect in tissue for treating the disease or condition such as a neurological disease or condition.
Abstract:
A terminal pin for electrically connecting a conductor support, wherein the terminal pin is provided for the bonded connection to a conducting surface of the conductor support, is formed from a biocompatible non-noble metal, has a section at or near one end that is thickened relative to a section located further from the end, and at least one part of the surface of the thickened section has a soft-solderable coating of a noble metal.
Abstract:
A systems and method for coupling electrical energy to the medical instruments includes a tubular socket having a conductive region and a lumen for receiving a segment of a medical instrument. An energy source is electrically coupled to a conductor in contact with an outer surface of the tubular socket, such that the conductor and the conductive portion of the tubular socket conduct energy to the instrument. The segment of the medical is instrument is rotationally engageable with the tubular socket such that axially rolling of the tubular socket causes axial rolling of a portion of the instrument shaft.
Abstract:
A lead extension for an electrical stimulation system includes a lead-extension body, terminals, and a connector. The connector includes a contact housing and a gasket housing. Multiple connector contacts are disposed in the contact housing and are coupled to the terminals. A retention member is disposed along one end of the contact housing and is receivable by a retention socket defined in the gasket housing. A deformable gasket is disposed in the retention socket. A lumen extends through the connector and is suitable for receiving an electrical stimulation lead. The received lead is retained in the lumen by using the retention member to compress the gasket along a longitudinal length of the connector. The longitudinal compression of the gasket causes a corresponding radial expansion of the gasket, which retains the electrical stimulation lead within the lumen.
Abstract:
Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods make possible the providing of short-term therapy or diagnostic testing by providing electrical connections between muscles and/or nerves inside the body and stimulus generators and/or recording instruments mounted on the surface of the skin or carried outside the body. The assembly affords maximum patient mobility and comfort through differentiated components having minimal profiles and connected by way of detachable and adjustable connections.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for making and using an electrical connector system for electrically connecting an implantable medical device and a data acquisition system are described. The electrical connector system includes a base connected to the implantable medical device and an adaptor connected to the data acquisition system. The base includes a plurality of base magnets arranged on a base contact surface in a unique non-symmetrical pattern. The base contact surface also includes a plurality of base electrical contacts. The adaptor has an adaptor contact surface with a plurality of adaptor magnets and adaptor electrical contacts configured to match those of the base contact surface. The unique non-symmetrical pattern allows the base contact surface and the adaptor contact surface to self-align and self-engage to electrically connect the implantable medical device and the data acquisition system. Other embodiments are described.
Abstract:
A system of keying and interlocking interconnection systems including rolling contact elements for use with disposable medical sensors including conductive ink circuits, flexible printed circuits, and printed circuit boards. The system includes stiffening elements of sufficient thickness and rigidity to protect the conductors and provide strain relief. The system also provides for keying, aligning, and interlocking of the interconnection system by providing indentations and/or protrusions in the stiffening elements on the male portion that correspond with features on the female portion of the interconnection system.
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein provide methods for treating various conditions and diseases using an optical signal. In one or more embodiments an apparatus is providing having an optical window, which is used to deliver an optical signal to provide stimulation to one or more tissue sites in the body such as the brain, optic nerve, eye, ganglia, spine, or other like site. The optical signals can be used to treat a variety of neurological diseases and conditions including epilepsy, migraine headaches and chronic pain. In particular applications the optical signals can be used to treat, inhibit or prevent epileptic or other neurological seizures by providing an optical input to a foci or surrounding tissue in the brain causing the seizure. The optical signal may also be combined with an electrical signal to produce an aggregate effect in tissue for treating the disease or condition such as a neurological disease or condition.
Abstract:
A surgical system comprises a first element with a seat (19) which removably receives a surgical instrument (14) for operational use thereof. The seat (19) is provided with at least one first electrical connector (25) which is intended for electrical connection with a complementary second electrical connector (26) present on the instrument when the instrument is mounted in the seat. At least one of the two said connectors (25, 26) is designed to be movable controllably between a first retracted rest position and a second advanced position for electrical connection together with the other connector and is provided with electrical contacts for engagement in the other connector which are suitable for perforating, during the movement between the first and second positions, at least one sterile sheath (18, 24) which is arranged between the first and second connectors.