Retinal implant with insertion cord
US10814132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus is provided that includes an array of stimulating electrodes configured for implantation in a retina of a subject's eye; circuitry configured to drive the electrodes to apply currents to the retina; and a graspable portion coupled to the array and configured to facilitate positioning of the array in an epi-retinal position. A cord is removably coupled to the apparatus and (a) is not electrically coupled to the circuitry, and (b) is looped through an opening of the graspable portion. Other embodiments are also described.
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