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Layer 7-T cortical electrodes are intended for temporary (less than 30 days) use with recording, monitoring, and stimulation equipment for the recording, monitoring, and stimulation of electrical signals on the surface of the brain. The electrodes may be placed in either open or burr hole procedures with the optional use of standard imaging techniques such as intraoperative x-ray, fluoroscopy, and computerized tomography (CT).

The Layer 7-T is intended for temporary (less than 30 days) use with recording, monitoring, and stimulation equipment for the recording, monitoring, and stimulation of electrical signals on the surface of the brain. The electrodes may be placed in either open or burr hole procedures with the optional use of standard imaging techniques such as intraoperative x-ray, fluoroscopy, and computerized tomography (CT). The overall Layer 7-T consists of a sterile thin film 1024-electrode array connected to a more rigid PCB package (known as the headstage) with ribbon cables. Each ribbon cable connects to 64 channels from the electrode array. There are a total of 16 ribbon cables in the headstage, connecting 1024 electrodes on the array. The device is also provided with an intermediary yoke cable that connects the ribbon cables from the Layer 7-T headstage to standard EEG equipment via 64 standard DIN connectors. A yoke stand is also provided as an optional accessory that allows up to 16 yokes to be stacked. Surgical accessories are provided with the array and are intended to aid in deployment of the array. The system allows the surgeon to place electrode arrays on the surface of the brain through burr holes. The inserted portion of the device can be retrieved following use by pulling the electrode array through the burr hole. The thin film electrode array is designed to operate in a fashion identical to the currently used ECoG arrays, in that it is to be placed on the surface of the brain to interface with brain tissue through electrical recording and stimulation. The electrode array consists of a polyimide substrate with platinum electrodes and associated electrically connecting traces and another layer of polyimide on top. A polyimide pocket is adhered via silicone to the backside of the electrode array tip. The array also contains gold radiopaque markers embedded in the silicone pocket adhesive. A rigid stainless steel radiopaque stylet is temporarily placed in the pocket during electrode array deployment. The overall Layer 7-T system, including the yoke, is intended for single use only. The Layer 7-T is a passive device and only receives power from a connected FDA-cleared EEG system. It does not have any wireless capabilities and does not contain any software. It is not MRI-compatible. It is only intended for use in a professional healthcare environment.