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Implant magnet system

US9144676B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cochlear Limited · AU

Inventors

Peter Gibson · Inkberrow, GB
Roger Leigh · Chatswood, AU
Frank Risi · Sydney, AU
David Walker · Chatswood, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 28, 2012
Grant date	Sep 29, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 10, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/3787
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A magnetic alignment system that can form part of a cochlear implant system. The magnetic alignment system prevents substantial movement of a magnet of an implanted component during an MRI procedure or allows for easy removal of the magnet to facilitate the MRI procedure.

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