Cochlear implant with multi-layer electrode

Abstract

A system for providing electrical stimulation to a recipient is disclosed. The system comprises a microphone configured to receive an acoustical signal and provide an audio signal based on the acoustical signal; a signal processor unit configured to receive the audio signal and process the audio signal; an electrode lead including a plurality of electrodes configured to stimulate the auditory nerve fibers based on the processed audio signal, wherein the electrode lead comprises: an electrode carrier maintaining the electrode contacts and wires, wherein the electrode carrier includes a first layer of gelatin and a second layer of gelatin which is coated and physically cross-linked onto the first layer.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.