#$%^&*AU2017204812B220190718.pdf#####ABSTRACT An electrode for use with a cochlear implant system, the electrode comprising: an electrode array with electrode contacts distributed along the electrode array； and an electrode lead adjacent to the electrode array, the electrode lead having: a flexible region configured to allow the electrode lead to bend； an attachment mechanism having: an internal portion positioned within and along a longitudinal direction of the electrode lead； and an external portion configured to be bent and secured to bone, the external portion having an attachment element configured to secure the attachment mechanism to the bone； and a securing element extending from the electrode lead and located further back from the flexible region toward a rear end of the electrode lead, the securing element configured to secure the electrode lead to the bone. 16 9267324_1 (GH Mattes) P103188.AU.1
