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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 21, 2011
Tony Mikael Nygard, Terrigal, AU;
Kostas Tsampazis, North Ryde, AU;
Marcus Ignacio, Macquarie University, AU;
Paul Carter, West Pennant Hills, AU;
Tony Mikael Nygard, Terrigal, AU;
Kostas Tsampazis, North Ryde, AU;
Marcus Ignacio, Macquarie University, AU;
Paul Carter, West Pennant Hills, AU;
Cochlear Limited, Macquarie University, NSW, AU;
Abstract
Medical device implants for stimulating the nervous system of a recipient are disclosed. Embodiments include a cochlear implant with electrodes for delivering charge to the cochlea of the recipient and stimulation circuitry for delivering the charge to the electrodes. The medical devices include a transfer line which carries power and/or communication signals, the transfer line being in contact with tissue of the recipient when the medical device implant is implanted. A leakage capture conductor and/or sensing electrode is located or locatable proximate the insulated conductor.