Cochlear implant insertion method and system
US9656058B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/731
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Techniques for insertion of a cochlear implant include using a rotatable manipulator magnet to steer the tip of the cochlear implant. Steering can use magnetic torque and/or force between the manipulator magnet and a magnetic element coupled to the tip of the cochlear implant to control bending of the cochlear implant.
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