At least partially implantable hearing system

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2007-06-05

2007-06-05

Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Surgically implanted vibratory hearing aid

Reexamination Certificate

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09938533

ABSTRACT:
An at least partially implantable hearing system comprising at least one electromechanical output transducer; a micromanipulator for positioning the transducer and for fixing the transducer in a position set by the micromanipulator, the micromanipulator being adapted to be fixedly attached by fixing means to a skull cap; and a releasable coupling unit disposed between the transducer and the micromanipulator, said coupling unit, in an assembled state, fixing the transducer with respect to the micromanipulator, and, in a released state, permitting removal of the transducer from the micromanipulator.

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