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Toward a cochlear implant electrode array with shape memory effect for post‐insertion perimodiolar positioning

"A final position of the electrode array along the inner wall of the spirally shaped cochlea is considered to be beneficial because it places the auditory nerve fibers closer. " The current research shows an EA prototype containing minute changes of the material properties of Nitinol, a shape memory alloy, as well as a correct cooling strategy to prevent premature curling. For the first time, we show that using the body temperature sensitive SME for perimodiolar EA positioning is safe and does not hinder a delicate surgical insert. ".

Source link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jbm.b.35107

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