D-Wave Electrode

FSR-03 :   Flexible Stimulation and Recording Electrode, 3 pole for the Spinal Monitoring

After numerous demands for a ‚D-Waves catheter', inomed GmbH has developed a special flexible 3-time electrode which enables to record electric signals near the spinal cord (epidural) and to stimulate after connection to a stimulator.

The main application of the electrode appears, when the neuronal integrity of the spinal cord has to be recorded during the corresponding operations of the spinal channel.

Spinal operations

During WS orthopaedic in scoliosis operations, it can be used for recording of SEP's, MEP's, as well as for direct stimulation in the spinal cord. In this case, 2 catheters are usually used simultaneously for stimulation and recording.

Vascular surgery

Practical applications of the FSR-03 also exist in vascular surgery, especially, for transthoracal aortic aneurism OP's (TAA), where the potential risk for the vital functions is higher. Here it is usual, to insert the electrode through a Tuohy needle (14G – 16G). This placement is

habitually done by the anaesthetist.

Neurosurgery

Instead of peripheral muscle EMG's, it is directly recorded at the spinal cord (D-Wave). The advantage is, that despite required MEP measurement, the patient can be relaxed during the OP, as no muscle answer potential has to be measured, which would disappear with relaxation. In neurosurgery the electrode is normally employed for signal recording only.

Intended use

Sterile disposable electrode for single use. It is used for epidural recording cortico-spinal signals or for epidural stimulation for the intraoperative function control.

Specifications:

•  Length 100 cm, outer diameter 1 mm, 1.5 mm colour-coded safety plug

•  Depth mark up to 30 cm in 1 cm interval

•  At the atraumatic designed tip 3 contacts with 3 mm width in interval of 16 mm

•  Connection to an electrophysiological Monitoring System possible

•  Material biocompatible

•  Electric characteristics: R<100Ohm,

•  Delivered ETO sterilised, single use only

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