Patent ID: 8231637
Filing Date: 2012-07-31
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A surgical tool for implantation of an electrode array comprising: an electrode array; a rounded front exterior surface and a back interior surface opposite the rounded front exterior surface; a base portion coupled to the back interior surface of the end portion at a first location of the back interior surface; and a top portion coupled to the back interior surface of the end portion at a second location of the back interior surface; the open space suitable to receive and protect the between the first location and the second location defines an open space with a first opening towards an end opposite from said frontally closed end portion and a second opening lateral with respect to said top portion and said base portion during all operating conditions, the open space suitable to receive and protect an electrode array, the top portion and the base portion being movable with respect to each other to grip and hold the electrode array, between the base portion and the top portion, and wherein in at least one operating condition of the surgical tool the base portion is substantially parallel to the top portion.