Abstract: The current invention discloses a ribbon strand of four (4) or more color-coded needle electrodes customized for a particular surgical procedure. Each needle electrode includes a needle, a wire with an electrical lead, and an electrical connector. The array of needle electrodes is abuttingly coupled in a linear formation to form a ridged planar surface. The needle and wire of each needle electrode have a predetermined set of dimensions (e.g., length) based on the surgical procedure. The wire of each needle electrode can also be colored to indicate position of application of that needle electrode.