Implantable fluid delivery apparatuses and implantable electrode
AssigneeMED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH
InventorsClaude Jolly, Ingeborg Hochmair
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Abstract
Implantable fluid delivery systems and implantable electrodes are provided. The fluid delivery systems may include an implantable fluid source, a first catheter in fluid communication with the implantable fluid source, and an implantable micro-valve in fluid communication with the first catheter. The electrodes include a front end and back end for ease of implantation. One or more of the electrodes may be combined with a fluid delivery system to provide fluid to the body of a subject.
Claims3
An apparatus for delivering fluid to the body of a subject comprising:
- a first catheter in fluid communication with a fluid source;
- a micro-septum connector, the micro-septum connector including an implantable spear connector in communication with the first catheter, the implantable spear connector including a needle, and an implantable port connector having a septum into which the needle is inserted;
- a second catheter in fluid communication with the implantable port connector;
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- an implantable electronic prosthesis having one or more fluid channels is in fluid communication with the second catheter.
An apparatus for delivering fluid to the inner ear of a subject comprising:
- a first catheter in fluid communication with a fluid source;
- a micro-septum connector, the micro-septum connector including an implantable spear connector in communication with the first catheter, the implantable spear connector including a needle, and an implantable port connector having a septum into which the needle is inserted;
- a fixation device for affixing the implantable port connector to the inner ear of a subject;
- a second catheter in fluid communication with the implantable port connector;
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- an electrode having one or more fluid channels in fluid communication with the second catheter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.