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Cochlear implant electrode assembly insertion tool

US10537708B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cochlear Limited · AU

Inventors

Pierre Vancaillie · Chatswood, AU
Frank Risi · Sydney, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 20, 2017
Grant date	Jan 21, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 9, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/36038
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An insertion tool having an insertion guide tube that maintains a perimodiolar or other pre-curved electrode assembly in a substantially straight configuration while preventing the electrode assembly from twisting in response to stresses induced by the bias force which urges the assembly to return to its pre-curved configuration. This generally ensures that when the electrode assembly is deployed from the distal end of the insertion guide tube, the electrode assembly and insertion guide tube have a known relative orientation.

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