Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electrode array that comprises a first region including a first group of electrodes of a plurality of electrodes and a second region including a second group of electrodes of the plurality of electrodes, where a silicone notch carrier is arranged between the electrodes of the second group, and where each of the silicone notch carrier includes a notch that is formed into the silicone notch carrier, and when the electrode array is straighten each notch has an opening angle and/or a bending radius which varies between the silicone notch carriers.

Abstract: A method for assembling a zirconia part to a titanium element with braze, the method comprising the following steps: coating a surface of the titanium element with a niobium layer, positioning a braze between the zirconia part and the niobium, the braze being of gold or a gold alloy, heating the whole to a temperature higher than the melting temperature of the braze, and then cooling the whole, whereby an assembly comprising the zirconia part and the titanium element assembled by a brazing joint comprising a first portion of gold or a gold alloy, a second portion formed by a reaction layer comprising intermetallics of the AuNbTi system, and a third portion formed by an oxide reaction layer is obtained.

Abstract: A cochlear hearing aid system for providing electrical stimulation to auditory nerve fibers of a cochlea of a recipient of the cochlear hearing aid system is disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electrode array that comprises a first region including a first group of electrodes of a plurality of electrodes and a second region including a second group of electrodes of the plurality of electrodes, where a silicone notch carrier is arranged between the electrodes of the second group, and where each of the silicone notch carrier includes a notch that is formed into the silicone notch carrier, and when the electrode array is straighten each notch has an opening angle and/or a bending radius which varies between the silicone notch carriers.

Abstract: A cochlear implant device is disclosed, comprising an inductive antenna, a stimulation unit, an electrode array, and an energy harvesting apparatus. The inductive antenna is configured to receive energy to operate the cochlear implant and to receive signals for a stimulation of a cochlea via an electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes. The stimulation unit is configured to process the signals received by the inductive antenna to be usable for the electrodes of the electrode array. The electrode array is configured to apply the signals processed by the stimulation unit to the cochlea for the stimulation thereof. The energy harvesting apparatus is connected to the stimulation unit or to the electrode array, and is configured to harvest energy based on at least one of thermal, biochemical, biophysical, and mechanical processes/phenomena pertaining to the cochlea, and is configured to provide harvested energy to the stimulation unit or the electrode array, respectively.

Abstract: An implantable electrode array comprising a flexible electrically non-conductive carrier, a flexible electrically non-conductive substrate provided with a plurality of electrical tracks. At least two of the plurality of electrical tracks run along different lengths of the flexible substrate. Each of the plurality of electrical tracks is physically and electrically connected to a respective electrode contact of a plurality of electrode contacts. The flexible substrate is immovably attached to and along a length of the flexible carrier.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an electrode array for a transmodiolar implant is disclosed. The implant includes a substrate, a conductive metal located at a plurality of discrete portions on the substrate; and a single layer of insulation material over the conductive metal and the substrate. The single layer of insulation material includes a plurality of apertures that expose the conductive metal, the exposed conductive metal forming a plurality of electrodes, wherein stiffness of the electrode array is adapted to allow insertion of the electrode array into a modiolus of a subject.

Abstract: A cochlear implant device is disclosed, comprising an inductive antenna, a stimulation unit, an electrode array, and an energy harvesting apparatus. The inductive antenna is configured to receive energy to operate the cochlear implant and to receive signals for a stimulation of a cochlea via an electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes. The stimulation unit is configured to process the signals received by the inductive antenna to be usable for the electrodes of the electrode array. The electrode array is configured to apply the signals processed by the stimulation unit to the cochlea for the stimulation thereof. The energy harvesting apparatus is connected to the stimulation unit or to the electrode array, and is configured to harvest energy based on at least one of thermal, biochemical, biophysical, and mechanical processes/phenomena pertaining to the cochlea, and is configured to provide harvested energy to the stimulation unit or the electrode array, respectively.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a binaural cochlear implant system is disclosed. The system includes an implantable stimulator; an ipsilateral cochlear implant electrode array connected to the stimulator and a lead connected to the stimulator at a first end of the lead and provided with a contralateral binaural cochlear implant electrode array at a second end of the lead, the lead being configured to be implanted beneath the skin above the skull of a hearing aid user, wherein the lead comprises at least one electrical wire connecting the contralateral binaural cochlear implant electrode array with the stimulator, and a reinforcement fiber running along length of the at least one electrical wire.

Abstract: An implantable electrode array comprising a flexible electrically non-conductive carrier, a flexible electrically non-conductive substrate provided with a plurality of electrical tracks. At least two of the plurality of electrical tracks run along different lengths of the flexible substrate. Each of the plurality of electrical tracks is physically and electrically connected to a respective electrode contact of a plurality of electrode contacts. The flexible substrate is immovably attached to and along a length of the flexible carrier.

Abstract: A device implantable under skin is disclosed. The device includes a sealed housing containing electronics for at least stimulation or collection of data and at least one antenna for communicating with an external device, a magnet configured to hold said external device in proximity to the sealed housing. the sealed housing includes an upper cover being closest to the skin when the device is implanted, and a lower cover that is hermetically connected to the upper cover. The lower cover includes an elevated region, a recessed region, and at least one feedthrough element formed in the recessed region of the lower cover.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an electrode array for a transmodiolar implant is disclosed. The implant includes a substrate, a conductive metal located at a plurality of discrete portions on the substrate; and a single layer of insulation material over the conductive metal and the substrate. The single layer of insulation material includes a plurality of apertures that expose the conductive metal, the exposed conductive metal forming a plurality of electrodes, wherein stiffness of the electrode array is adapted to allow insertion of the electrode array into a modiolus of a subject.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a binaural cochlear implant system is disclosed. The system includes an implantable stimulator; an ipsilateral cochlear implant electrode array connected to the stimulator and a lead connected to the stimulator at a first end of the lead and provided with a contralateral binaural cochlear implant electrode array at a second end of the lead, the lead being configured to be implanted beneath the skin above the skull of a hearing aid user, wherein the lead comprises at least one electrical wire connecting the contralateral binaural cochlear implant electrode array with the stimulator, and a reinforcement fiber running along length of the at least one electrical wire.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an electrode array for a transmodiolar implant is disclosed. The implant includes a substrate, a conductive metal located at a plurality of discrete portions on the substrate; and a single layer of insulation material over the conductive metal and the substrate. The single layer of insulation material includes a plurality of apertures that expose the conductive metal, the exposed conductive metal forming a plurality of electrodes, the electrode array having a Young's modulus of at least 100 GPa.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a receiver coil assembly for an implantable medical device is disclosed. The receiver coil assembly includes at least two spatially separated coil units comprised by a housing of an internal component. The spatial separation is along a thickness of the housing.

Abstract: A cochlear implant system includes a subcutaneous housing which includes a main body and a bottom cover secured to the main body. A central cavity in a center of the subcutaneous housing is formed by a portion of an outer surface of the main body. A magnet is removably inserted into the central cavity and includes a cylindrical body with a central axis aligned with a removal axis of the central cavity, a groove extending circumferentially around the cylindrical body, and a top surface, which includes an outer edge, a plurality of ribs extending radially farther than the outer edge, and a plurality of abutments extending radially farther than the ribs. A compressive ring is seated in the groove of the cylindrical body and engages under a ledge in the central cavity when the magnet is inserted into the central cavity and biases the magnet against removal from the central cavity.

Abstract: A device implantable under skin is disclosed. The device includes a sealed housing containing electronics for at least stimulation or collection of data and at least one antenna for communicating with an external device, a magnet configured to hold said external device in proximity to the sealed housing. the sealed housing includes an upper cover being closest to the skin when the device is implanted, and a lower cover that is hermetically connected to the upper cover. The lower cover includes an elevated region, a recessed region, and at least one feedthrough element formed in the recessed region of the lower cover.

Abstract: A cochlear implant includes a sealed housing containing electronics for at least stimulation or collection of data and at least one antenna for communicating with an external device and a magnet configured to hold the external device in proximity to the sealed housing. The sealed housing includes an upper cover being closest to the skin when the device is implanted, and a lower cover that is hermetically connected to the upper cover. The lower cover includes an elevated region, a recessed region, and at least one feedthrough element formed in the recessed region of the lower cover. The recessed region provides space for a lead to connect to the feedthrough element and protects it from shock and other environmental risks.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a receiver coil assembly for an implantable medical device is disclosed. The receiver coil assembly includes at least two spatially separated coil units comprised by a housing of an internal component. The spatial separation is along a thickness of the housing.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an electrode array for a transmodiolar implant is disclosed. The implant includes a substrate, a conductive metal located at a plurality of discrete portions on the substrate; and a single layer of insulation material over the conductive metal and the substrate. The single layer of insulation material includes a plurality of apertures that expose the conductive metal, the exposed conductive metal forming a plurality of electrodes, the electrode array having a Young's modulus of at least 100 GPa.