Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
April 2006
Patent Number
7025785
Abstract
The present invention provides a device to restore hearing to individuals who have a discontinuity in the middle ear sound conductive mechanism. The device in accordance with the present invention addresses a specific problem arising often in middle ear surgery. Currently available middle ear prostheses are inadequate to remedy the specific problem of a lateral relationship of the stapes capitulum to the malleus, thereby necessitating a cartilage graft resulting in poor sound conductive properties. The present invention provides a middle ear prosthesis that solves the problems associated with the lateral relationship of the stapes capitulum to the malleus.
Application Number
10/905,380
Recommended Citation
Boyev, K. Paul, "Incus replacement prosthesis" (2006). USF Patents. 651.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/651
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
12/30/2004
Primary/U.S. Class
623/10
