Argus I

epiretinal

Inventor Mark S. Humayun

Home InstitutionUniversity of Southern California (USC)

affiliated consortiumUSC Artificial Retina Project

Commercial Partner Second Sight Medical Products

Discontinued

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Argus I was the first-generation prototype of an epiretinal implant manufactured by Second Sight Medical Products.

Implant Timeline

  • 1st Implantee
  • End of Production

Device Specifications

  • Number of electrodes: 16
  • Electrode layout: 4x4
  • Electrode diameter: 250/500 μm
  • Electrode pitch: 800 μm
  • Image processor location: external

Clinical Trials