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Cochlear electrode array

US7983768B2 · kind B2 · utility

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43Claims

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Assignee

Cochlear Limited · AU

Inventors

Fysh Dadd · Chatswood, AU
Peter Gibson · Inkberrow, GB
Claudiu Treaba · Forbes, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 29, 2008
Grant date	Jul 19, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 5, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

An implantable tissue-stimulating prosthesis such as a cochlear implant system comprising an elongate carrier member having a distal end, a proximal end, and at least one electrode positioned thereon; at least one electrical conductor extending from one or more of the at least one electrode; a lead extending from the carrier member and enclosing the at least one electrical conductor; and a holding member constructed and arranged to radially extend outwardly from the surface of the carrier member to facilitate grasping of the holding member during implantation of the carrier member in a patient.

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