An implantable neural connector incorporating microfabricated components

This paper discusses design considerations and outlines the fabrication of a neural connector comprising a polymer guidance channel and a microfabricated silicon dice incorporating an array of via holes. The proposed neural interface could ultimately find application in the control of motor/sensory...

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Published in:Journal of micromechanics and microengineering 1993-12, Vol.3 (4), p.219-221, Article 219
Main Authors: Cocco, M, Dario, P, Toro, M, Pastacaldi, P, Sacchetti, R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Medical sciences
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Technology. Biomaterials. Equipments
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Summary:This paper discusses design considerations and outlines the fabrication of a neural connector comprising a polymer guidance channel and a microfabricated silicon dice incorporating an array of via holes. The proposed neural interface could ultimately find application in the control of motor/sensory limb prostheses for amputees and for the direct stimulation of limbs in spinal cord injury cases. A number of different connectors have been fabricated and some of them have been implanted in rabbits.
ISSN:0960-1317
1361-6439
DOI:10.1088/0960-1317/3/4/013