Implantable Vestibular Device (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Implantable Vestibular Device

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This is a side view of the implantable device created by University of Washington researchers. The device will be implanted surgically in the first patient in the world on Thursday, Oct. 21, in Seattle, Wash. at UW Medical Center.

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