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Abstract

Waveguide neural interface devices and methods for fabricating such devices are provided herein. An exemplary interface device includes a neural device comprising an exterior neural device sidewall extending to a distal end portion of the neural device, an array of electrode sites supported by a first face of the neural device sidewall. The array includes a recording electrode site. The exemplary interface device further includes a waveguide extending along the neural device, the waveguide having a distal end to emit light to illuminate targeted tissue adjacent to the recording electrode site, and a light redirecting element disposed at the distal end of the waveguide. The light redirecting element redirects light traveling through the waveguide in a manner that avoids direct illumination of the recording electrode site on the first face of the neural device sidewall.

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