Electrode array for hybrid cochlear stimulator
CA 2371125 A1 · Owner: Kuzma, Janusz A. · Inventors: Harrison, William Vanbrooks; Balkany, Thomas J.; Kuzma, Janusz A.
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A cochlear electrode array is adapted for implantation within the basal end of the scala tympani duct of a human cochlea. A first embodiment of the cochlear electrode array (10) comprises a skinny elongate carrier (12) of from 6-8 mm , in length. Four to eight spaced-apart electrode contacts (14) reside along one of the flat sides of the carrier, each of which is connected to a respective wire (22) embedded within the carrier. The wires exit a proximal end of the carrier via a wire bundle. The wire bundle in turn, is connectable to an , implantable cochlear stimulator (ICS) or equivalent pulse generator. The electrode array (10) is inserted into the relatively straight portion of the …
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