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Implantable cochlear access device

US8406888B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims

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Assignee

Cochlear Limited · AU

Inventors

John Louis Parker · Chatswood, AU
Herbert Bachler · Meilen, CH
Markus Haller · Begnins, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 5, 2009
Grant date	Mar 26, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 4, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

An elongate hollow device for providing direct access to the cochlea of a recipient. The device has a symmetrical shape about a longitudinal axis through the center of the device, and comprises a first end having an aperture with its geometric center positioned at the longitudinal axis, and a distal end having an aperture with its geometric center positioned at the longitudinal axis, wherein the access device is configured to be at least partially positioned in the mastoid bone of the recipient such that the first end is positioned adjacent the surface of the mastoid bone, and the distal end is inserted into the cochlea.

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