Patent ID: 6041258
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
An implant device adapted for electrostimulation or electrical monitoring of tissue to be treated within the endo-abdominal cavity, said implant device comprising (1) an elongated body having a distal end and a proximal end, (2) a penetration mechanism at the distal end of the elongated body to penetrate the tissue to be treated, (3) a quick release connecting mechanism adjacent to the penetration mechanism, (4) a first and second sets of flexible tines adjacent and proximal to the quick release connecting mechanism to secure the implant device to the tissue to be treated wherein the first and second sets of tines are spaced apart along the elongated body a distance sufficient to span the tissue such that the first set of tines are located between the quick release connecting mechanism and the second set of tines, (5) at least two electric poles located between the two sets of flexible tines, (6) an electrical connection terminal at the proximal end of the elongated body for connection to a power source, and (7) a relatively hard, elongated handle having a proximal end and a distal end which can be attached to the proximal end of the elongated body;wherein the two or more electric poles are electrically connected to electrical connection terminal; wherein the quick release connecting mechanism is effective to separate the penetration device from the elongated body once the implant device is properly positioned in the endo-abdominal cavity; wherein the distal end of the handle is adapted for attachment to the proximal end of the elongated body and the proximal end of the handle has grasping means whereby the handle can be grasped and manipulated using forceps; and wherein the handle can be easily separated from the proximal end of the elongated body at a desired time.