Multichannel clip device and methods of use

A multichannel test clip for use in testing a neurostimulation lead, the test clip comprising:

• a pair of jaws pivotally coupled and movable between an open position in which a distal portion of each of the jaws are spaced apart and a closed position in which the jaws secure a proximal end of the neurostimulation lead positioned therebetween, the proximal end of the lead having a plurality of electrical contacts corresponding to a plurality of neurostimulation electrodes on a distal portion of the lead;
• a lead connector disposed along an inside of the opposing pair of jaws and defining a channel or receptacle having a plurality of electrical contacts positioned therein so as to electrically couple with the plurality of electrical contacts on the proximal end of the lead when secured between the pair of jaws in the closed position within the channel or receptacle, wherein the plurality of electrical contacts in the channel or receptacle are arranged so that each electrical contact corresponds with a neurostimulation electrode of the plurality of neurostimulation electrodes of the lead;
• a manually operable actuator for facilitating movement of the pair of jaws between the closed position and the open position to facilitate removal of the lead from the closed position;
• and
• a stimulation cable having a plurality of conductors extending therethrough electrically coupling the plurality of electrical contacts to a proximal cable connector, wherein the proximal cable end connector includes a plurality of connector contacts and is configured for connection with a programming device, wherein the plurality of conductors correspond to the plurality of electrical contacts of the clip such that each of conductors provides a separate and independent channel between a respective distal neurostimulation electrode of the lead and the programming device,
• wherein the clip is configured such that each channel allows stimulating and measuring with the programming device concurrently.

A multichannel test clip for use in testing of a neurostimulation lead, the test clip comprising:

• a clip having a first portion and a second portion movable relative each other between an open position in which the top and bottom portions are spaced apart and a closed position in which the top and bottom portions are urged towards each other, the open position being suitable for receiving a proximal end of the neurostimulation lead having a plurality of electrical contacts corresponding to a plurality of neurostimulation electrodes on a distal portion of the lead, and the closed position being suitable for securing the proximal end of the lead between the first and second portions;
• a lead connector disposed between the first and second portions of the clip and defining a channel or receptacle having a plurality of electrical contacts positioned therein so as to electrically couple with the plurality of electrical contacts on the proximal end of the lead when secured between the first and second portions in the closed position within the channel or receptacle, wherein the plurality of electrical contacts in the channel or receptacle are arranged so that each electrical contact corresponds with a neurostimulation electrode of the plurality of neurostimulation electrodes of the neurostimulation lead;
• and
• a stimulation cable having a plurality of conductors extending therethrough electrically coupling the plurality of electrical contacts to a proximal cable connector, wherein the proximal cable connector includes a plurality of connector contacts and is configured for electrically coupling with a programming device so as to allow verification and/or testing of each of the distal neurostimulation electrodes with the programming device when coupled to the connector,
• wherein the clip is configured to allow stimulating and measuring with the programming device through each separate channel concurrently, in a rapid sequence or in varying combinations.