280 devices · GMDN 35723
A nerve-locating system is a multicomponent, electrically powered device assembly used to identify and assess nerve pathways by delivering controlled electrical stimulation via a probe and observing resulting muscle responses. It helps clinicians evaluate nerve function and precisely locate nerves during diagnostic procedures or surgery to minimize the risk of inadvertent nerve damage.
Such systems typically consist of a pulse generator, stimulation probes, electrodes, sensors for detecting muscle activity (such as strain gauges), and visual or auditory feedback indicators. They are regulated as medical devices based on their intended use and technological characteristics, and are supplied as complete systems or compatible components for clinical use in neurology, neurosurgery, or related specialties.
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