Auditory prosthesis for middle-ear and related coating method
US10881506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/14
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An auditory prosthesis (1, 101) for middle-ear, in particular for reconstructing the ossicular chain, the auditory prosthesis (1, 101) comprising a portion (2) configured to contact the tympanic membrane, wherein the portion (2) comprises a substrate (4) provided with a coating (6) made of biocompatible silicone, wherein the coating (6) is integrally fixed to the substrate (4) and is adapted to contact, at least partially, the tympanic membrane.
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