VESTIBULAR STIMULATION PROSTHESIS

Patent number:

EP3769809A1; US2021023366A1

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A vestibular stimulation prosthesis can restore vestibular function in recipients having vestibular deficiency. In an example, a body is appended onto or within the recipient's ossicular chain such that the body directly interfaces with an oval window of an inner ear of the recipient. Electrical stimulation is provided using one or more electrodes of the body to stimulate the vestibular system and thereby restore vestibular functioning. In an example, a stimulator device connected to the body via a lead is also implanted. The stimulator device can have a small and convenient form factor. In some instances, the stimulator device is a stand-alone device that is configured to provide stimulation to the recipient's vestibular system without respect to signals received from devices external to the recipient. In some implementations, the stimulator device is a component of a sensory prosthesis (e.g., a cochlear implant or bionic eye) or another medical device.

Countries:
Spain
Regions:
Canary Islands
Centers:
UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, COCHLEAR LTD
Other entities:
Sectors:
Health
Subsectors:
Medical technology
TRL Level:
TRL 6 – technology demonstrated in relevant environment (industrially relevant environment in the case of key enabling technologies)
BRL Level:
BRL1: Hypothesizing on possible business concept
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Sustainable Development Goal:
SDG03: Good health and well-being
Applications

La venta de la presente invención es de una prótesis de estimulación vestibular, que puede restaurar la función vestibular en receptores con deficiencia vestibular. La estimulación eléctrica se proporciona utilizando uno o más electrodos del cuerpo para estimular el sistema vestibular y restaurar así el funcionamiento vestibular. El dispositivo estimulador puede tener un factor de forma pequeño y conveniente. En algunos casos, el dispositivo estimulador es un dispositivo autónomo que está configurado para proporcionar estimulación al sistema vestibular del receptor sin tener en cuenta las señales recibidas de dispositivos externos al receptor. En algunas implementaciones, el dispositivo estimulador es un componente de una prótesis sensorial u otro dispositivo médico. En el ámbito de aplicación comercial va dirigido al sector salud.

Comments

La presente invención está en cotitularidad con, Cochlear y La Universidad De Las Palmas De Gran Canaria

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