C11232: Method and Apparatus for Cochlear Implant SurgeryNovelty:
A method and configurable apparatus to the patient for cochlear implant surgery that provides feedback to the surgeon informing him or her of the distance by which the implant may be advanced before contact occurs.
Value Proposition:
Cochlear implant surgery can benefit patients with severe hearing loss. The surgical procedure is potentially complicated by difficulties with insertion of the implant into the cochlea. Hopkins researchers have developed a device with a spring-clip reference for surgical procedures to assist as a reconfigurable apparatus to remain fixed during a cochlear implant procedure. This device can support multiple imaging systems; cone-beam x-ray system, a computed tomography x-ray system, and magnetic resonance imaging system. Advantages of this invention:
• Provides a fixable and removable system to a patient during surgery.
• Adapted readily to work with multiple imaging systems.
• Improve the effectiveness of a variety of technical aids for the insertion process during surgery.
Technical Details:
Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a system for cochlear implant surgery includes a reference device having at least a portion adapted to be arranged at a fixed position relative to a cochlea of a patient to provide a reference position, an image acquisition and processing system adapted to acquire an image of at least a portion of the cochlea relative to the reference position and to provide and implant plan based at least partially on the acquired image, and an implant system adapted for implanting a cochlear lead array using the reference position and the implant plan.
Looking for Partners:
To develop and commercialize the technology as an optical sensing method and apparatus for cochlear implant surgery.
Stage of Development:
Proof of Concept
Data Availability:
Under CDA / NDA
Publications/Associated Cases:
Not available at this time
