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Cochlear Implants
A cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device that can help to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing. The implant consists of an external portion that sits behind the ear and a second portion that is surgically placed under the skin.
FDA Approved Cochlear Implants Manufacturers
Advanced Bionics' current internal implant is the HiRes 90K. It coordinates with the external Harmony Processor, which is a BTE with detached battery option and the Platinum Series Processor (PSP), which is a body worn system.
Cochlear's current implant system is called the Nucleus 5 or N5. It includes the internal implant (CIRE24), external processor (CP810), and remote assistant (CR810). The N5 sound processor has a variety of wearing configurations, including a detached battery option, compact battery BTE, and BTE.
MED-EL's current cochlear implant system is called the Maestro. Recipients have either the Concert, Sonata or Pulsar internal implant, which coordinates with the Opus2 sound processor and FineTuner remote control. The Opus2 sound processor can be reconfigured in a detached battery mode.
Kentucky Area Cochlear Implant Resources
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The Heuser Hearing Institute |
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery |
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Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs |
Cincinnati Children's Hospital |
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Med Center Health ENT |
National Resources For Cochlear Implants
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American Cochlear Implant Alliance |
Cochlear Implant Awareness Foundation |