Patent ID: 9044588
Filing Date: 2015-06-02
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. An implantable apparatus for use with an implantable auditory neurostimulation signal generator that provides an electrical stimulation signal to an active electrode, comprising: at least one anchor member, including: an electrically conductive portion extending from the distal end portion to a contact location proximal to the distal end portion; and an electrical connection line, separate from said at least one anchor member, the electrical connecting line being adapted for electrical interconnection at a first end thereof to said contact location of the at least one anchor member and for electrical interconnection at a second end thereof to said implantable auditory neurostimulation signal generator, wherein upon electrical interconnection of the first end to the contact location and electrical interconnection of the second end to the implantable auditory neurostimulation signal generator, a reference electrode is defined by said implantable apparatus, wherein the implantable apparatus further comprises a support member and a bracket member, wherein the support member is configured to supportably interconnect the active electrode to a distal end of the support member, and wherein a proximal end portion of the support member is configured to be positionable in fixed relation to a patient's cranial bone via a swivel member and a lock member supported by the bracket member applying a compressive force on the swivel member.