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US 2007/0167903 A1Published application
Nervous Tissue Electrode Device
AssigneeUniversity of South Florida
InventorsJuan Sanchez-Ramos, Richard Heller, Mark Jaroszeski
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Abstract
In accordance with the present invention is provided a novel tri-pronged electrode that produces minimal damage to deep brain or spinal cord regions. The apparatus and associated method of the present invention provides for a single insertion of a novel probe effective for both delivery of DNA and delivery of therapeutic electroporating current, thereby minimizing the potential damage to the nervous system.
Claims5
A device for the delivery of genes into tissue, the device comprising:
- a cast polymer support having an aperture;
- at least two spaced apart needle electrodes secured within the cast polymer support and positioned to surround the aperture;
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- an axially adjustable injection cannula positioned in the aperture, the axial position of the axially adjustable injection cannula adjustable along the axis of the at least two spaced apart needle electrodes.
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