Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Patel, Niketa I (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
C623S006630
Reexamination Certificate
active
07979134
ABSTRACT:
An artificial retinal device, implanted in the subretinal space of the eye in persons with certain types of retinal blindness, induces artificial vision by electrical stimulation of the remaining viable cells of the retina. The artificial retina device includes a stimulating electrode unit preferably placed in the subretinal space.
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Narayanan et al.,
Chow Alan Y.
Chow Vincent Y.
Alter Alyssa M
IMI Intelligent Medical Implants AG
Patel Niketa I
Workman Nydegger
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