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Pre-curved electrode array insertion tools

  • US 9,474,546 B1
  • Filed: 04/17/2009
  • Issued: 10/25/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/18/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An insertion tool configured to facilitate insertion of an electrode array into a bodily orifice, said insertion tool comprising:

  • a stylet assembly comprisinga stylet configured to be inserted into a lumen of said electrode array, anda locking member coupled to a proximal end of said stylet, said locking member comprising a pivot joint and a locking pin disposed within a recess of said pivot joint;

    a slide assembly comprisinga docking member comprising an orifice and configured to anchor said stylet assembly to said slide assembly by receiving said locking pin of said locking member within said orifice, anda main body,wherein said slide assembly is configured to at least partially house said stylet assembly within said main body; and

    a handle assembly comprising a receptacle and configured to engage at least a portion of said slide assembly by receiving said main body of said slide assembly within said receptacle;

    wherein said slide assembly is configured to be selectively and completely removed from said handle assembly in response to a force exerted on at least one of said handle assembly and said slide assembly while said main body of said slide assembly is within said receptacle, said force causing said main body of said slide assembly to completely exit from said receptacle of said handle assembly; and

    wherein said stylet assembly, including said stylet and said locking member coupled to said proximal end of said stylet, is configured to selectively disengage from said slide assembly, while said stylet is still inserted into said lumen of said electrode array and while said locking member is coupled to said stylet, in response to a removal by a user of said locking pin from said orifice and a rotation by said user of said locking member after said locking pin is removed from said orifice.

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