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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 05, 2010
Jack M. Kartush, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Jack M. Kartush, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
The Magstim Company Limited, Whitland, Dyfed, GB;
Abstract
A nerve monitoring device, including a cannula, a sensor for monitoring a nerve, and an optional support element, can be inserted into an anatomic space. The cannula, sensor and/or support element can automatically conform to and match the geometry of the anatomic space, which can enhance desired contact between the sensor and anatomic features, such as muscles, nerves or tissue in the space in an atraumatic manner. The sensor, cannula and/or support element can include one or more strips or other elements that convert from a retracted mode to an expanded mode in which the strips or elements expand, enlarge or otherwise move to match the geometry of the space and place the sensors in precise monitoring proximity relative to the target muscles, nerves or tissues. An exemplary application of the device is in the field of laryngeal monitoring, however, the device is well suited for other applications.