Structured sleeve for repair of implantable in-line connectors

A structured miniature repair sleeve has been designed for implantable in-line connectors that develop small current leaks post-implant. The repair sleeve has been successfully utilised in one subject following the development of current leakage in connectors on an implanted joint angle sensor.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Medical & biological engineering & computing 2000-07, Vol.38 (4), p.473-475
Hauptverfasser:	STROJNIK, P, STAGE, T. G, BHADRA, N, KILGORE, K. L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Biosensors Electric connectors Electric Stimulation Therapy - instrumentation Electrodes, Implanted Electrodiagnosis. Electric activity recording Electronics, Medical Equipment Failure Functional electric stimulation Humans Implants (surgical) Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Leakage currents Medical sciences Nervous system Repair & maintenance
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Zusammenfassung:	A structured miniature repair sleeve has been designed for implantable in-line connectors that develop small current leaks post-implant. The repair sleeve has been successfully utilised in one subject following the development of current leakage in connectors on an implanted joint angle sensor.
ISSN:	0140-0118 1741-0444
DOI:	10.1007/BF02345019