Use of bioresorbable polymers in cochlear implants and other imp

Details Use of bioresorbable polymers in cochlear implants and other imp Use of bioresorbable polymers in cochlear implants and other imp

1995-10-31

1997-08-05

Kamm, William E.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

607116, A61N 105

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056537425

ABSTRACT:
An implant such as a cochlear assembly, or other similar device, includes an elongated therapeutic member arranged and constructed to perform a therapeutic function. The therapeutic member has at least two configurations: an insertion and a deployed configuration. The first configuration is selected to ease the insertion of the member into a body cavity. A stiffening member is used to urge said therapeutic member toward said first configuration. The stiffening member is made of a bioresorbable material so that after insertion, the stiffening member dissolves and allows the therapeutic member to assume the second configuration.

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