title: Plug-holder unit for implanting stimulating or recording electrodes.
abstract: Thh design of a plug-holder unit for electrode implants is described. The plug-holder attaches to the stereotaxic and facilitates the insertion of the electrode contact pins into the plug by retaining the connector plug in a fixed rigid position. In addition, it prevents the accidental breakage of contact lead wires which can normally occur during the contact pin insertion procedure. The unit is inexpensive and simple to construct.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D004594:Electrophysiology / Q000295:instrumentation; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques