This study reports the first successful chronic deployment of an multi-electrode auditory nerve implant in a preclinical model. Two implanted cats exhibited stable chronic performance, marked by a consistent set of electrodes capable of eliciting evoked responses. The failure modes of the remaining four cats are discussed and recommendations are made to stabilize implant placement. The study lays a solid foundation for future chronic safety and efficacy investigations as part of an effort to translate this new neuroprosthetic technology into the clinic.
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