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Patterning of the surface of implantable devices for tissue growth management

US7742827B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cochlear Limited · AU

Inventors

Thomas Lenarz · Hannover, DE
John Louis Parker · Chatswood, AU
Dusan Milojevic · Hornsby, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 23, 2005
Grant date	Jun 22, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 27, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/0541
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable tissue-stimulating device for an implantee. The device comprising an elongate member having at least one electrode. At least a portion of the surface of the elongate member having a configuration that at least partially controls any tissue growth on and/or round the elongate member.

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