Argus II Retinal Prosthesis

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Argus_II_Retinal_Prosthesis
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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf retinal prosthesis
gptkbp:alternativeTo bionic eye
gptkbp:approvalYear 2011
2013
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:European_CE_Mark
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:clinicalTrialPhase multi-center international study
gptkbp:component 60-electrode retinal implant
external video camera
eyeglass-mounted transmitter
glasses with camera
video processing unit
gptkbp:firstImplantationYear 2007
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Argus II Retinal Prosthesis
gptkbp:implantLocation epiretinal surface
gptkbp:indication retinitis pigmentosa
gptkbp:intendedUse restoration of partial vision
gptkbp:internalComponent retinal electrode array
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Second_Sight_Medical_Products
gptkbp:marketWithdrawalYear 2020
gptkbp:notableFor first FDA-approved retinal prosthesis
gptkbp:notablePatient gptkb:Rhian_Lewis
gptkb:Barbara_Campbell
gptkbp:numberOfElectrodes 60
gptkbp:powerSource external battery
gptkbp:restored basic visual cues
perception of light and shapes
gptkbp:signalTransmission wireless
gptkbp:surgicalProcedure vitrectomy and implant fixation
gptkbp:targetAudience adults with severe to profound retinitis pigmentosa
gptkbp:technology visual prosthesis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:2013_Time_Magazine_Best_25_Inventions_of_the_Year
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5