Minimizing Trauma During and After Insertion of a Cochlear Lead
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1. A method for delivering dexamethasone base (DXMb) via an implantable electrode comprising:
- coupling said DXMb to said implantable electrode;
inserting said implantable electrode into animal tissue, said DXMb eluting into said animal tissue.
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Abstract
A method for delivering dexamethasone base (DXMb) via an implantable electrode includes coupling DXMb to the implantable electrode and inserting the implantable electrode into animal tissue, the DXMb eluting into the animal tissue. An implantable nerve stimulating device includes an elongated member having a distal end bearing at least one electrode; and DXMb coupled to the elongated member, the DXMb being eluted into tissue surrounding the elongated member.
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1. A method for delivering dexamethasone base (DXMb) via an implantable electrode comprising:
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coupling said DXMb to said implantable electrode; inserting said implantable electrode into animal tissue, said DXMb eluting into said animal tissue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An implantable nerve stimulating device comprising:
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an elongated member having a distal end bearing at least one electrode; and DXMb coupled to said elongated member wherein said DXMb is configured to be eluted into tissue surrounding said elongated member. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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