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Catalog Number: D.ZAP

D.ZAP microelectrodes have activated recording surfaces for improved cell isolation at lower impedances. Additional benefits include their exceptionally stable and durable insulation and distinctly visible recording areas. The D.ZAP finishing option reduces microphonics and is suitable for any microelectrode.

"The first time I used a D.ZAP microelectrode, I nicknamed it the 'Stradivarius' for its clear, musical signal. Not only is the signal-to-noise ratio outstanding, but there is some intangible difference in the signal quality that makes discriminating neuronal targets easy. I now refuse to use any instrument other than my D.ZAP 'Stradivarius!'"

Jaimie Henderson, MD. / Stanford University Medical Center

FHC's microTargeting™ electrodes have been designed specifically for use in functional neurosurgical procedures, including placement of Deep Brain Stimulating electrodes, the use of ablative techniques, or whenever intraoperative recording of single unit neuronal activity in the brain is required.

Our microTargeting™ electrodes have been used at most DBS centers throughout the world. The numerous configurations and customization options make the electrodes compatible with most drive and stereotactic systems.  DZAP finishing is the newest option for all of our microelectrodes.

DZAP electrodes can be fabricated with tungsten, stainless steel or platinum/Iridium recording tips. Most microelectrodes are available in the sterile configuration, in convenient individual boxes.

D.ZAP microelectrodes have activated recording surfaces for improved cell isolation at lower impedances. Additional benefits include their exceptionally stable and durable insulation and distinctly visible recording areas. The D.ZAP finishing option reduces microphonics and is suitable for any microelectrode!

All of our clinical electrodes, including D.ZAP, are available in 4 types:

mTD - Differential electrodes

Differential Microelectrodes are our most popular microelectrodes. They are designed to more easily allow differential recording techniques by providing both a microelectrode contact and macroelectrode contact. The microTargeting electrode tip can be retracted up inside its protective tube for risk free insertion into the guiding tube. The protective tube is insulated so only a small surface is exposed at the end which can be used for macro recording/stimulating. The macroelectrode contact provides a low impedance reference contact which can be plugged directly into the negative input of a differential amplifier. Single contact electrodes require the negative input to be connected directly to a patient ground. The differential arrangement places the reference contact much closer to the microelectrode and can reduce the amplifiers response to many sources of common mode noise.
mTB - Backloaded electrodes

mTB - Back Loaded electrodes

Back Loaded microTargeting Electrodes are intended to be threaded back first up into the guiding tube prior to insertion of the guiding tube into the brain. It is for this reason that they are provided with no termination pins.
mTF - Frontloaded electrodes

mTF - Front Loaded electrodes

Front Loaded microTargeting Electrodes are intended to be threaded tip first down into the guiding tube. Great care must be taken not to damage the tip of the electrode while doing this. These electrodes are all provided with a stop collar (set at a calibrated, specified distance) and a termination pin.

mTS - Shielded electrodes

Shielded microTargeting electrodes are provided in their own protective tube. The microTargeting electrode tip can be retracted up inside this protective tube for risk free insertion into the guiding tube. An additional benefit of this arrangement is that a shielding tube on the electrode serves to completely shield the entire length of the electrode from electrical noise pick-up for a dramatically quieter recording environment.

• microTargeting Insertion Tubes
• microTargeting™ Electrodes

D.ZAP

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Frame Array microelectrodes

22675Z Sterile D.ZAP (5 pk)

22675L Sterile D.ZAP Leadpoint (5 pk)

22635Z Non-Sterile D.ZAP (6 pk)

22635L Non-Sterile D.ZAP Leadpoint (6 pk)

Frame Single microelectrodes

34685Z Sterile D.ZAP (5 pk)

34685L Sterile D.ZAP Leadpoint (5 pk)

34625Z Non-Sterile D.ZAP (6 pk)

34625L Non-Sterile D.ZAP Leadpoint (6 pk)

Platform microelectrodes

44975L Sterile D.Zap Leadpoint (5 pk)

44975Z Sterile Platform D.ZAP (5 pk)

44935Z Non-Sterile D.ZAP (6 pk)

44935L Non-Sterile D.ZAP Leadpoint (6 pk)

Nexframe® microelectrodes

(array and single for use with STar™ drive)

5705Z Sterile STar™ Drive D.ZAP (5 pk)

5705L Sterile STar™ Drive D.ZAP Leadpoint (5 pk)

5735Z Non-Sterile STar™ Drive D.ZAP (6 pk)

5735L Non-Sterile STar™ Drive D.ZAP Leadpoint (6 pk)

Nexframe® microelectrodes

(array and single for use with mT drive or Nexdrive)

5005Z Sterile D.ZAP (5 pk)

5005L Sterile D.ZAP Leadpoint (5 pk)

5035Z Non-Sterile D.ZAP (6 pk)

5035L Non-Sterile D.ZAP Leadpoint (6 pk)