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Insertion system for inserting implantable electrode carrier

US10022534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH · AT

Inventors

Karl-Bernd Hüttenbrink · Dresden, DE
Daniel Sieber · Innsbruck, AT
Eckhard Schulz · Wallenhorst, DE
Martin Zimmerling · Patsch, AT
Claude Jolly · Innsbruck, AT

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 25, 2010
Grant date	Jul 17, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 31, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/30
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An insertion system for inserting an implantable electrode carrier includes an insertion instrument having a housing with a proximal end and a distal end, and a vibration generator coupled adjacent to the housing. The proximal end is configured to hold the implantable electrode carrier. The vibration generator is configured to generate vibrations in at least a portion of the electrode carrier.

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