Electrode Placement System for Penetrating Neural Implants

Abstract

An insertion assembly for inserting a neural implant into target neural tissue. The insertion assembly includes a horn connecting to a vibrational actuator. A horn tip is configured to support an implant for insertion, such as the base of an implant having electrode(s). An implant stabilizer is displaceably affixed to the horn at a connection point for secure mounting while permitting flexing of the implant stabilizer. The implant stabilizer includes a first end positionable proximate to the horn tip and contacting the implant, and an opposite second end that may be selectively moved by force to adjust the position of the first end relative to the horn tip. A biasing member contacts the horn tip and first end of the implant stabilizer and urges the first end toward the horn tip to releaseably secure the implant to the horn tip. The biasing member may be selectively removed from the assembly.

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