MINIMIZING TRAUMA DURING AND AFTER INSERTION OF A COCHLEAR LEAD

摘要

A method for delivering dexamethasone base (DXMb) via an implantable electrode (195, 1200, 1400, 1500, 1600) includes coupling DXMb to the implantable electrode (195, 1200, 1400, 1500, 1600) and inserting the implantable electrode (195, 1200, 1400, 1500, 1600) into animal tissue (150), the DXMb eluting into the animal tissue (150). An implantable nerve stimulating device (100, 1200, 1400, 1500, 1600) includes an elongated member (195) having a distal end bearing at least one electrode; and DXMb coupled to the elongated member (195), the DXMb being eluted into tissue (150) surrounding the elongated member (195).