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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 03, 2010
Marcus Schmidt, Innsbruck, AT;
Claude Jolly, Innsbruck, AT;
Stefan B. Nielsen, Innsbruck, AT;
Joachim Muller, Estenfeld, DE;
Daniel Schaudel, Innsbruck, AT;
Marcus Schmidt, Innsbruck, AT;
Claude Jolly, Innsbruck, AT;
Stefan B. Nielsen, Innsbruck, AT;
Joachim Muller, Estenfeld, DE;
Daniel Schaudel, Innsbruck, AT;
MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH, Innsbruck, AT;
Abstract
An implantable fixation structure includes a c-shape bone fixation clip adapted to fit over and attach to a bony bridge element in the middle ear of a patient. A c-shape electrode fixation clip is adapted to fit over and attach to an electrode array element in the middle ear of the patient. A connecting bar has a first end connected to the bone fixation clip and a second end connected to the electrode fixation clip. A coupling clip is connected to the connecting bar between the first end and the second end and adapted to fit over and attach to a cochlear implant element and hold the cochlear implant element in a desired position relative to the middle ear of the patient.