Mid-scalar electrode array
    1.
    发明授权
    Mid-scalar electrode array 有权
    中标电极阵列

    公开(公告)号:US09415207B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-16

    申请号:US14116089

    申请日:2011-05-11

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05 A61N1/36

    摘要: In one example, a cochlear lead includes a flexible body, an array of electrodes in the flexible body, and a plurality of wires passing along the array of electrodes. The plurality of wires includes a flexural geometry between each pair of adjacent electrodes and a substantially straight geometry over the electrodes. A method for forming an electrode array with a reduced apical cross section is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 在一个示例中,耳蜗引线包括柔性体,柔性体中的电极阵列,以及沿着电极阵列通过的多根线。 多根电线包括每对相邻电极之间的弯曲几何形状以及在电极上的基本上直的几何形状。 还提供了一种形成具有减小的顶端横截面的电极阵列的方法。

    Cochlear implant system with removable stylet
    2.
    发明授权
    Cochlear implant system with removable stylet 有权
    人工耳蜗植入系统,带可移动探针

    公开(公告)号:US08473075B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-25

    申请号:US12823380

    申请日:2010-06-25

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05

    CPC分类号: A61N1/0541

    摘要: A cochlear implant system includes a cochlear electrode array which has a flexible body with a distal end, a plurality of electrodes supported along a length of the flexible body, and a lumen formed in the flexible body. The cochlear implant system also includes a stiffening stylet which is fully inserted into the lumen prior to insertion of the electrode array into the cochlea. The stiffening stylet is configured such the stylet does not extend to the distal end of the flexible body and remains stationary within the lumen to prevent buckling of the electrode array during insertion of the electrode array through a cochleostomy and into the cochlea. The stiffening stylet is configured to be withdrawn from the lumen after the electrode array is positioned within the cochlea. A method for implanting an electrode array into a cochlea is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 耳蜗植入系统包括耳蜗电极阵列,其具有带有远端的柔性体,沿柔性体的长度支撑的多个电极以及形成在柔性体中的内腔。 耳蜗植入系统还包括在将电极阵列插入耳蜗之前完全插入到内腔中的加强心脏管。 加强的探针被构造成使得探针不延伸到柔性体的远端并保持静止在内腔内,以防止电极阵列在插入电极阵列通过耳蜗造口和进入耳蜗期间的屈曲。 硬化探针被配置成在电极阵列位于耳蜗内之后从内腔中取出。 还提供了将电极阵列植入耳蜗的方法。

    TOOLS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR INSERTING AN ELECTRODE ARRAY PORTION OF A LEAD INTO A BODILY ORIFICE
    3.
    发明申请
    TOOLS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR INSERTING AN ELECTRODE ARRAY PORTION OF A LEAD INTO A BODILY ORIFICE 有权
    工具,系统和方法将导线的电极阵列插入一个机身

    公开(公告)号:US20110319974A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-29

    申请号:US12824122

    申请日:2010-06-25

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05

    摘要: Exemplary insertion tools, systems, and methods for inserting an electrode array portion of a lead into a bodily orifice are described herein. An exemplary insertion tool includes a handle assembly, a retractor assembly disposed at least partially within the handle assembly, and a slider assembly disposed at least partially within the handle assembly. The retractor assembly may include a stiffening member configured to be inserted into an electrode array portion and a spring-loaded retractor member coupled to the stiffening member and configured to move from a distal position to a proximal position to at least partially retract the stiffening member from the electrode array portion. The slider assembly may be configured to selectively retain the spring-loaded retractor member and further configured to release the spring-loaded retractor member to move from the distal position to the proximal position in response to actuation by a user of the slider assembly.

    摘要翻译: 本文描述了用于将铅的电极阵列部分插入身体孔的示例性插入工具,系统和方法。 示例性插入工具包括手柄组件,至少部分地设置在手柄组件内的牵开器组件,以及至少部分地设置在手柄组件内的滑块组件。 牵开器组件可以包括构造成插入到电极阵列部分中的加强构件和联接到加强构件的弹簧加载的牵开器构件,并且构造成从远侧位置移动到近侧位置以至少部分地将加强构件从 电极阵列部分。 滑动器组件可以被配置为选择性地保持弹簧加载的牵开器构件,并进一步构造成响应于使用者的滑动器组件的致动而释放弹簧加载的牵开器构件以从远侧位置移动到近侧位置。

    TOOLS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR INSERTING AN ELECTRODE ARRAY PORTION OF A LEAD INTO A BODILY ORIFICE
    4.
    发明申请
    TOOLS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR INSERTING AN ELECTRODE ARRAY PORTION OF A LEAD INTO A BODILY ORIFICE 有权
    工具,系统和方法将导线的电极阵列插入一个机身

    公开(公告)号:US20110319909A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-29

    申请号:US12824120

    申请日:2010-06-25

    IPC分类号: A61F11/00

    摘要: Exemplary insertion tools, systems, and methods for inserting an electrode array portion of a lead into a bodily orifice are described herein. An exemplary insertion tool includes a handle assembly, a slider assembly, a retractor assembly disposed at least partially within the handle assembly, and a rocker lever. The retractor assembly may include a stiffening member configured to be inserted into the electrode array portion and a spring-loaded retractor member coupled at a proximal end of the stiffening member. The spring-loaded retractor member may be configured to move from a distal position to a proximal position to at least partially retract the stiffening member from the electrode array portion. The rocker lever may be configured to selectively retain the spring-loaded retractor member in the distal position. Corresponding tools, systems, and methods are also described.

    摘要翻译: 本文描述了用于将铅的电极阵列部分插入身体孔的示例性插入工具,系统和方法。 示例性插入工具包括手柄组件,滑块组件,至少部分地设置在手柄组件内的牵开器组件和摇杆。 牵开器组件可以包括构造成插入到电极阵列部分中的加强构件和联接在加强构件的近端处的弹簧加载的牵开器构件。 弹簧加载的牵缩器构件可以构造成从远侧位置移动到近侧位置,以将加强构件至少部分地从电极阵列部分缩回。 摇杆可以被构造成选择性地将弹簧加载的牵开器构件保持在远侧位置。 还描述了相应的工具,系统和方法。

    ATRAUMATIC ELECTRODE LEAD
    5.
    发明申请
    ATRAUMATIC ELECTRODE LEAD 有权
    ATRAUMATIC电极引线

    公开(公告)号:US20140343657A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-20

    申请号:US14345596

    申请日:2011-10-07

    IPC分类号: A61N1/05 H04R31/00 H04R25/00

    摘要: A cochlear implant includes a processor, an array of electrodes disposed along a flexible body and a lead body connecting the processor to the array of electrodes. The lead body includes a first tube having a first outside diameter, a second tube having a second outside diameter smaller than the first diameter, a portion of the second tube being disposed within the first tube, and wires passing through the first tube and the second tube, the wires comprising a helically coiled portion. A method for forming a lead body is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 耳蜗植入物包括处理器,沿着柔性体设置的电极阵列和将处理器连接到电极阵列的引线体。 引线体包括具有第一外径的第一管,具有小于第一直径的第二外径的第二管,第二管的一部分设置在第一管内,以及穿过第一管和第二管的第二管 管,包括螺旋卷曲部分的线。 也提供了一种用于形成引线体的方法。

    Tools, systems, and methods for inserting an electrode array portion of a lead into a bodily orifice
    6.
    发明授权
    Tools, systems, and methods for inserting an electrode array portion of a lead into a bodily orifice 有权
    用于将铅的电极阵列部分插入身体孔口的工具,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08774944B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-08

    申请号:US12824122

    申请日:2010-06-25

    IPC分类号: A61N1/00 A61B17/34

    摘要: Exemplary insertion tools, systems, and methods for inserting an electrode array portion of a lead into a bodily orifice are described herein. An exemplary insertion tool includes a handle assembly, a retractor assembly disposed at least partially within the handle assembly, and a slider assembly disposed at least partially within the handle assembly. The retractor assembly may include a stiffening member configured to be inserted into an electrode array portion and a spring-loaded retractor member coupled to the stiffening member and configured to move from a distal position to a proximal position to at least partially retract the stiffening member from the electrode array portion. The slider assembly may be configured to selectively retain the spring-loaded retractor member and further configured to release the spring-loaded retractor member to move from the distal position to the proximal position in response to actuation by a user of the slider assembly.

    摘要翻译: 本文描述了用于将铅的电极阵列部分插入身体孔的示例性插入工具,系统和方法。 示例性插入工具包括手柄组件,至少部分地设置在手柄组件内的牵开器组件,以及至少部分地设置在手柄组件内的滑块组件。 牵开器组件可以包括构造成插入到电极阵列部分中的加强构件和联接到加强构件的弹簧加载的牵开器构件,并且构造成从远侧位置移动到近侧位置以至少部分地将加强构件从 电极阵列部分。 滑动器组件可以被配置为选择性地保持弹簧加载的牵开器构件,并进一步构造成响应于使用者的滑动器组件的致动而释放弹簧加载的牵开器构件以从远侧位置移动到近侧位置。

    Tools, systems, and methods for inserting an electrode array portion of a lead into a bodily orifice
    7.
    发明授权
    Tools, systems, and methods for inserting an electrode array portion of a lead into a bodily orifice 有权
    用于将铅的电极阵列部分插入身体孔口的工具,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08753353B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-17

    申请号:US12824120

    申请日:2010-06-25

    IPC分类号: A61B19/00

    摘要: Exemplary insertion tools, systems, and methods for inserting an electrode array portion of a lead into a bodily orifice are described herein. An exemplary insertion tool includes a handle assembly, a slider assembly, a retractor assembly disposed at least partially within the handle assembly, and a rocker lever. The retractor assembly may include a stiffening member configured to be inserted into the electrode array portion and a spring-loaded retractor member coupled at a proximal end of the stiffening member. The spring-loaded retractor member may be configured to move from a distal position to a proximal position to at least partially retract the stiffening member from the electrode array portion. The rocker lever may be configured to selectively retain the spring-loaded retractor member in the distal position. Corresponding tools, systems, and methods are also described.

    摘要翻译: 本文描述了用于将铅的电极阵列部分插入身体孔的示例性插入工具,系统和方法。 示例性插入工具包括手柄组件,滑块组件,至少部分地设置在手柄组件内的牵开器组件和摇杆。 牵开器组件可以包括构造成插入到电极阵列部分中的加强构件和联接在加强构件的近端处的弹簧加载的牵开器构件。 弹簧加载的牵缩器构件可以构造成从远侧位置移动到近侧位置,以将加强构件至少部分地从电极阵列部分缩回。 摇杆可以被构造成选择性地将弹簧加载的牵开器构件保持在远侧位置。 还描述了相应的工具,系统和方法。

    Cochlear Implant System with Removable Stylet
    8.
    发明申请
    Cochlear Implant System with Removable Stylet 有权
    人工耳蜗植入系统与可移动的探针

    公开(公告)号:US20110319907A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-29

    申请号:US12823380

    申请日:2010-06-25

    IPC分类号: A61F11/04 A61N1/05

    CPC分类号: A61N1/0541

    摘要: A cochlear implant system includes a cochlear electrode array which has a flexible body with a distal end, a plurality of electrodes supported along a length of the flexible body, and a lumen formed in the flexible body. The cochlear implant system also includes a stiffening stylet which is fully inserted into the lumen prior to insertion of the electrode array into the cochlea. The stiffening stylet is configured such the stylet does not extend to the distal end of the flexible body and remains stationary within the lumen to prevent buckling of the electrode array during insertion of the electrode array through a cochleostomy and into the cochlea. The stiffening stylet is configured to be withdrawn from the lumen after the electrode array is positioned within the cochlea. A method for implanting an electrode array into a cochlea is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 耳蜗植入系统包括耳蜗电极阵列,其具有带有远端的柔性体,沿柔性体的长度支撑的多个电极以及形成在柔性体中的内腔。 耳蜗植入系统还包括在将电极阵列插入耳蜗之前完全插入到内腔中的加强心脏管。 加强的探针被构造成使得探针不延伸到柔性体的远端并保持静止在内腔内,以防止电极阵列在插入电极阵列通过耳蜗造口和进入耳蜗期间的屈曲。 硬化探针被配置成在电极阵列位于耳蜗内之后从内腔中取出。 还提供了将电极阵列植入耳蜗的方法。