Promoting curvature and maintaining orientation of an electrode carrier member of a stimulating medical device
US7937154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0541
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrode assembly for use in a prosthetic hearing implant is disclosed, the electrode assembly comprising: an elongate carrier member for implantation into the cochlea, said carrier member having a proximal end adapted to be positioned in a basal region of the cochlea, and a distal end adapted to be positioned toward an apical region of the cochlea, wherein a substantial portion of said carrier member has a fabiform cross section; and a plurality of electrodes disposed along said carrier member.
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