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Hyunmin Moon1,2, Byungwook Park1, Namsun Chou3

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A novel sutureless soft-actuated cuff electrode (SACE) offers a less invasive method for peripheral nerve interfacing. This technology enables secure nerve contact and reliable recording and stimulation without causing nerve damage.

Keywords:
bidirectional interfacefluid injectionminimal contactsoft actuationsoft‐actuated cuff electrodes (SACE)sutureless cuff electrode

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Neuroscience
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Cuff electrodes are crucial for peripheral nerve monitoring and stimulation.
  • Existing sutured electrodes pose risks of nerve damage due to high pressure and insecure contact.
  • Achieving stable electrode-nerve contact is vital for maintaining electrical performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a sutureless soft-actuated cuff electrode (SACE) system.
  • To overcome the limitations of traditional sutured nerve electrodes.
  • To demonstrate the efficacy and safety of SACE for long-term peripheral nerve interfacing.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a sutureless cuff electrode that adopts a bent shape via fluid injection.
  • Protrusion of electrode-bearing sections for controlled, soft nerve contact.
  • In vivo implantation and evaluation of SACE performance in peripheral nerves.

Main Results:

  • SACE successfully enveloped nerves and achieved secure electrode-nerve contact.
  • Demonstrated successful recording and stimulation of peripheral nerves for up to 6 weeks.
  • Preserved nerve integrity and blood flow, indicating minimal compressive force.

Conclusions:

  • SACE provides a promising, less invasive approach for peripheral nerve interfacing.
  • The device facilitates secure nerve contact, enabling reliable neural recording and stimulation.
  • SACE represents a significant advancement toward bidirectional neuroprostheses.