Advanced Bionics Ag

Christine Marr

Chuladatta Thenuwara

Wantjinarjo Suwito

Steven A Hazard

An implant system includes an implantable body (), a lead () connected to the implantable body comprising at least one electrode, and engagement wings () mechanically joined to the implantable body to engage an undercut bone structure () to prevent motion of the implantable body toward the electrode after implantation.

Implantable body with a lead and with an engagement wing

Exemplary systems and methods for loading a pre-curved electrode array onto a straightening member are described herein. An exemplary system may include a loading tool including a housing and a slider member disposed at least partially within the housing. The slider member may be slidable from a first position to a second position and configured to move a pre-curved electrode array from a curved configuration to a straightened configuration as it slides from the first position to the second position. The exemplary system may also include a straightening member configured to be inserted into the pre-curved electrode array. Corresponding methods are also described.

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Castaic, CA, United States of America

Christine Marr