Implantable carrier member having a non-communicative lumen
US7555352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0541
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A non-communicative lumen for electrode assemblies of medical implants, in particular prosthetic hearing implants, is provided by the present invention. The non-communicative lumen prevents the lumen within the cochlea from being able to transport fluids, cells, bacteria, tissue, etc., with the lumen outside the cochlea, and vise versa through the incision or cochleostomy. The lumen may have a cavity or slit that receives a stylet during insertion of the electrode assembly.
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