Method and anchor for anchoring electrode leads used in cochlear implantation

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PATENT NO 4462401
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06441938

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A method for implanting electrodes in or around a human cochlea that involves inserting one end of an anchor in the temperal bone, and functionally engaging a lead to the electrode with the anchor. Numerous anchor embodiments are described together with tools for inserting some of the anchors.

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COCHLEAR CORPORATION61 INVERNESS DRIVE EAST ENGLEWOOD CO 80112

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Burgio, Paul A Roseville, MN 29 824

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