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Middle ear fixation structure

US8160715B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH · AT

Inventors

Marcus Schmidt · Innsbruck, AT
Claude Jolly · Innsbruck, AT
Stefan B. Nielsen · Innsbruck, AT
Joachim Muller · Metzingen, DE
Daniel Schaudel · Innsbruck, AT

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 3, 2010
Grant date	Apr 17, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 21, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/36038
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable fixation structure includes a c-shape bone fixation clip adapted to fit over and attach to a bony bridge element in the middle ear of a patient. A c-shape electrode fixation clip is adapted to fit over and attach to an electrode array element in the middle ear of the patient. A connecting bar has a first end connected to the bone fixation clip and a second end connected to the electrode fixation clip. A coupling clip is connected to the connecting bar between the first end and the second end and adapted to fit over and attach to a cochlear implant element and hold the cochlear implant element in a desired position relative to the middle ear of the patient.

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