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Stimulating assembly fixation features

US9375565B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Cochlear Limited · AU

Inventors

Nicholas Charles Kendall Pawsey · Chatswood, AU
Frank Risi · Sydney, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 28, 2013
Grant date	Jun 28, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 20, 2034

Classification

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

Abstract

Embodiments presented herein are generally directed to a stimulating assembly of a cochlear implant. The stimulating assembly comprises one or more fixation features configured to be inserted into a recipient's cochlea via an opening in the cochlea. Following insertion, the one or more fixation features are configured to engage an inner surface of the cochlea adjacent to the opening to prevent movement of the stimulating assembly out of the cochlea through the opening.

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