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4 results found in Medical Device.
- Electrolarynx (Artificial Larynx, Electric Larynx, EL Device, Throat Vibrator)
- A handheld battery-powered device that produces mechanical vibrations to generate speech for people who have lost their larynx (voice box), typically due to laryngeal cancer surgery. The device is hel…
- Neural Prosthetics (Neuroprosthetics, Neural Prostheses)
- Devices that interface directly with the nervous system to restore or supplement lost sensory, motor, or cognitive functions. Neural prosthetics can be input devices (reading neural signals to control…
- Neurotrophic Electrode (Neurotrophic Brain Electrode, Cone Electrode)
- A type of implantable brain electrode designed for long-term, stable recording of neural signals. Unlike conventional electrodes that sit on the brain surface or are inserted as rigid probes, a neurot…
- Orthotics (Orthosis, Orthoses, Orthotic Device)
- Externally applied devices used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems — including braces, splints, and supports for the spine, limbs, hands,…