Apparatus and method for insertion of cochlear electrode assembly
US4898183A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 1989 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F11/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for insertion of a cochlear implant. The method includes sliding a collar on to the rear end of a cochlear electrode lead, applying glue to the forward end of the collar, and putting a gripping tool configured for squeeze-fit placement in the free rear end of the collar.
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