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Implant infection control

US10537743B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cochlear Limited · AU

Inventors

Daniel Smyth · Chatswood, AU
Claudiu Treaba · Forbes, AU
Fysh Dadd · Chatswood, AU
Kristien Johanna Maria Verhoeven · Mechelen, BE
Jonathon Kirk · Sydney, AU
Marcus Andersson · Jönköping, SE

Key dates

Filing date	May 18, 2016
Grant date	Jan 21, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 28, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04R2460/13
WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments presented herein are generally directed to a perioperative implant cover configured to cover at least a portion of an implantable component during portions of the perioperative period (i.e., preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of surgery) in which the implantable component is susceptible to bacteria contamination. By covering the implantable component during these portions of the perioperative period, the cover reduces the possibility of bacteria contamination and subsequent perioperative colonization.

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