#$%^&*AU2012201922A120120426.pdf#####ABSTRACT An implantable electrode array (10) for insertion into an implantees body. The array comprises an elongate carrier (11) having a proximal end (12) and a distal end (13). A plurality of electrodes are supported by the carrier at respective longitudinally spaced locations thereon between the proximal end (12) and the distal end (13). The carrier (11) is comprised of at least a first portion (15) that preferentially adopts a first at least partially curved configuration and at least a second portion (16) that preferentially adopts a second different configuration to that of the first portion. The second portion (16) is closer to the distal end (13) than the first portion (15) and both the first and second portions (15,16) each have at least one electrode supported thereon.1/11 FIG. IA 10 4 13 15 FIG. 18 ,~17 FIG. 1C FIG. 2A FIG. 28 FIG. 2C )
