Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

Northstar Neuroscience, Inc.

Calypso Medical, Inc

Amy Kinsella

Fred E Silverstein

Allen Wyler

Trevor Moody

Eric Meier

Duane Durbin

David Krag

Steve Dimmer

Rosemary Harry

Richard Frecksa

Jon Gilbert

Corrinne Stern

Bradford C Fowler

Fred Silverstein

Thomas Durbin

Richard Frecska

Systems and methods for locating and defining a target location within a human body. The system can include at least one marker, a probe, and a detector for use in locating the markers by providing information to a surgeon that is representative of changes in proximity between the probe and the marker. The marker can have various detection characteristics, e.g., gamma radiation, that are detectable by an associated probe and detector. The tissue volume is removed by manipulating a cutting tool based on the proximity information provided by the detector, which can be used by the surgeon to define the boundary of the tissue volume. The systems and methods of the invention are particularly useful in locating and then removing a tissue volume or other target location from amorphous, pliable tissue (e.g., breast tissue) or other body parts.

Systems and methods for locating and defining a target location within a human body

Apparatuses, devices, and/or systems that may be configured for placement at one or more cortical and/or other neuroanatomical sites to provide electrical stimulation and/or monitor neuroelectric activity within a patient. In one embodiment, an implantable articulated electrode assembly may include an array of electrodes or electrical contacts carried by a support member configured to be implanted or positioned relative to a set of neuroanatomical sites. Various embodiments of the articulated electrode assemblies may comprise multiple portions, segments, paddles, and/or panels having spatially divergent placement capabilities in relation to one another. Such segments or panels may be positioned in a variety of manners relative to each other and/or one or more neuroanatomical sites or locations, which may facilitate establishment of an intended type of stimulation field distribution and/or monitoring configuration.

Articulated neural electrode assembly

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Seattle, WA, United States of America

Amy Kinsella