SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOADING A PRE-CURVED ELECTRODE ARRAY ONTO A STRAIGHTENING MEMBER
摘要
An exemplary system for loading a pre-curved electrode array onto a straightening member includes a loading tool and a straightening member. An exemplary loading tool may include a body and first and second flexible arms each having a fixed end connected to the body and a free end opposite the fixed end. The first and second flexible arms may define a straightening channel configured to constrain a pre-curved electrode array in a straightened configuration. The first and second flexible arms may be further configured to flex away from each other to receive the pre-curved electrode array into the straightening channel. The straightening member is configured to be inserted into the pre-curved electrode array while the pre-curved electrode array is in the straightened configuration and retain the pre-curved electrode array in the straightened configuration after the pre-curved electrode array is removed from the loading tool. Corresponding methods are also described.
申请公布号
WO2011140452(A2)
申请公布日期
2011.11.10
申请号
WO2011US35539
申请日期
2011.05.06
申请人
ADVANCED BIONICS AG;SUWITO, WANTJINARJO;THENUWARA, CHULADATTA;LOKE, CHEE WUI;MORGAN, WILLIAM A.;DOWNING, MARK B.
发明人
SUWITO, WANTJINARJO;THENUWARA, CHULADATTA;LOKE, CHEE WUI;MORGAN, WILLIAM A.;DOWNING, MARK B.