Assemblies, apparatuses, and methods for electrically stimulating the body

Abstract

This disclosure is directed to assemblies, apparatuses, and methods for electrically stimulating the body. In one example, a medical apparatus comprises a handle comprising an electrical connection assembly that is configured to establish an electrical connection between a guidewire and an electrode of an external electrical stimulation generator and that is configured to maintain this electrical connection when the guidewire moves longitudinally relative to the handle, or vice versa. The guidewire may be configured to electrically contact tissue of a patient to deliver electrical stimulation to the tissue. In some examples, the medical apparatus may be included in a medical assembly comprising an introducer device that is configured to facilitate subcutaneous insertion of the medical apparatus. The introducer device may be configured to be electrically connected to electrical stimulation generator and may be configured to electrically contact tissue of the patient.

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