A method for accurate and reproducible specimen alignment for insertion tests of cochlear implant electrode arrays.

In this work, we present a new method, which enables automated calculation and creation of a ready-to-print pose setting adapter for alignment of cochlear specimens in insertion test setups. The approach is characterized by a high level of accuracy and reproducibility in controlling the insertion trajectory. Therefore, it enables a higher degree of standardization in force measurement when performing ex vivo insertion tests and thereby improves reliability in electrode testing.