DEVICES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NEURAL LOCALIZATION

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12352385

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Described herein are tissue manipulation devices having a tight bipole network. In particular, described herein are smart tools such as rongeurs configured to sense the presence of a nerve or portion of nerve. Tissue may be cut (or otherwise manipulated) by using a tool having a tight bipolar network to sense when a nerve or portion of a nerve is in the tool prior to cutting.Also described are systems for determining if a nerve is nearby an insertable tool. These systems typically include a tool with a neurostimulation electrode, an accelerometer configured to detect muscle twitch, and a feedback controller to provide feedback indicating if the tool is near a nerve. Methods of controlling insertion of a tool using feedback from such a system are also described.

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BAXANO INC655 RIVER OAKS PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Bleich, Jeffery L Palo Alto , US 79 9396
Miller, Eric C Los Gatos , US 38 1969
Schmitz, Gregory P Los Gatos , US 73 5680
Wallace, Michael P Pleasanton , US 245 18945

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