FMA Technology | Design and Architecture | Vacuum Inserter Tool | Titanium Pedistal | FAQ | Pricing | User Instructions | Layout Specifications FMA Vacuum Insertion Tool The Model VPI-002 FMA Vacuum Insertion Tool has been designed to allow straightforward and easy insertion of the FMA (Floating Microelectrode Arrays) into tissue. It can be used with any commercial micro-drive system. The finely ground 16-gauge stainless steel cannula, used to pick up and hold the FMA substrate, can be mounted to most microelectrode holders or micro-drive electrode assembly clamping devices. The FMA insertion tool utilizes a vacuum pump system designed to provide sufficient suction in order to allow slight manipulations 32 Channel FMA held by the 16-gauge Stainless Steel Cannula of the FMA substrate around the tissue insertion site. It is recommended that that the FMA is inserted very slowly as to minimize dimpling of the cortex. It is also recommended that visualization of the insertion site through an operating microscope is incorporated to ensure the FMA is advanced at a rate that minimizes dimpling of the cortex. The Tygon tubing and stainless steel cannula assembly should be disconnected from the pump for gas sterilization prior to use in the surgical implant procedure. The Tygon tubing and stainless steel cannula can also be safely autoclaved. Complete System: Specifications: Model FV-60-110 Flow Rate 2.51/mind (0.088 cfm) Ultimate Pressure -600 mmHg (-80 kPa) Power Requirement 100-120 VAC Consumption Power 10.0 W Dimensions (D x W x H) 137 x 88 x 133 mm Weight 1250 g Duty Cycle Continuous Life Expectancy > 8760 hours Tygon Tube Length 6 feet