ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2018
Investigation of ultra-low insertion speeds in an inelastic artificial cochlear model using custom-made cochlear implant electrodes.
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Abstract
purposeLatest research on cochlear implantations focuses on hearing preservation during insertion of the implant's electrode array by reducing insertion trauma. One parameter which may influence trauma is insertion speed. The objective of this study was to extend the range of examined insertion speeds to include ultra-low velocities, being lower than manually feasible, and investigate whether these reduce insertion forces.
methods24 custom-made cochlear implant test samples were fabricated and inserted into an artificial scala tympani model using 12 different insertion speeds while measuring the resulting insertion forces. Three commercially available slim straight electrode carriers were inserted using the same setup to analyze whether the results are comparable.
resultsInsertions of the test samples using high insertion speeds (2.0/2.8 mm/s) showed significantly higher insertion forces than insertions done with low insertion speeds (0.2 mm/s) or ultra-low insertion speeds (< 0.1 mm/s). The insertions with commercial slim straight electrode arrays showed significantly reduced insertion forces when using a low insertion speed as well.
conclusionsSlow insertions showed significantly reduced insertion forces. Insertion speeds which are lower than manually feasible showed even lower insertion forces.
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