Apparatus for delivery of pharmaceuticals to the cochlea

Details Apparatus for delivery of pharmaceuticals to the cochlea Apparatus for delivery of pharmaceuticals to the cochlea

2001-11-14

2009-08-04

Layno, Carl H (Department: 3766)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

C607S003000, C604S244000, C604S256000, C604S265000, C604S528000

Reexamination Certificate

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07571012

ABSTRACT:
An implantable tissue-stimulating device, such as a cochlear implant, having a resiliently flexible elongate member (11) having a plurality of electrodes (12) positioned thereon. The elongate member (11) provides a means of delivering at least one bio-active substance to the implantee following implantation of the elongate member (11). The delivery means can comprise a lumen21containing the bio-active substance in a liquid form. The bio-active substance can comprise a steroid or can perform a function of reducing the resting neuron potential of neurons within the cochlea.

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