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. 2019 Feb 15;2(1):19. doi: 10.3390/mps2010019

Figure 11.

Figure 11

Variable Multi-contact Circumferential Cuff Micro-Construction Flowchart. (a) Illustration of PI wires with varying lengths of insulation removed. These wires will provide contact coverage of 60°, 120°, and 270° of the circumference of the cuff. (b) View of a 6mm segment of polyurethane tubing cut longitudinally and held open with silk strands. Marks for the 60°, 120°, and 270° coverage wires are depicted. (c) Cuff skeleton depicting the inserted 270° PI wires. (d) View showing insertion of the 120° and 60° PI wires. (e) Completed cuff, depicting exposed wires secured to the inside surface of the cuff with silk thread and all holes sealed with UV glue.