Cochlear implant package

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2005-02-22

2005-02-22

Schaetzle, Kennedy (Department: 3762)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

Reexamination Certificate

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06859666

ABSTRACT:
An implant package for a cochlear implant, including stimulator electronics contained within a protective housing (2) and being coupled to an electrode array (9) for insertion into the cochlea of a patient, and being further coupled to a receiving and/or transmitting coil (8) enclosed within a protective casing, said protective housing being dimensioned and shaped to be capable of location within the mastoid cavity (C) of the patient nearer to the entry point of the electrode array to the cochlea, said further coupling being contained in a flexible connection between the protective housing (2) and the protective casing (8).

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PCT International Search Report dated Oct. 10, 2000; 3pp Listing (5) Cited References; for PCT/AU00/00936 (WO 01/10369 A1) filed Aug. 7, 2000 and published Feb. 15, 2001.

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