Fixation system for an implantable medical device

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PATENT NO 10610691
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15406190

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A medical implant, such as an implantable component (22) of a tissue-stimulating prosthesis. One example of such a prosthesis being a cochlear implant. The component (22) is adapted to be implanted at or adjacent a tissue surface within the recipient, such as a bone surface. The component (22) has a housing and at least one flange (42) extending outwardly therefrom. The flange (42) can be secured to the tissue surface via a tissue fixation device, such as a bone screw (43).

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COCHLEAR LIMITEDMACQUARIE UNIVERSITY NSW 2109

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Gibson, Peter South Coogee, AU 138 2151
Johansen, Lars Vendelbo Aarhus, DK 6 97

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