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A History of Innovation
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The first multichannel
research
implant
Stimulates different
sites in the cochlear
to effectively transmit
pitch, which is
important in
understanding speech
The first titanium
casing technology
that other
manufacturers are
now embracing
Encloses protects and
seals implant
components to avert
fractures associated
with ceramic casing
The first system to
be approved by the
FDA for use by
adults
Strict safety and
regulatory standards
are required to be
met and
demonstrated prior to
FDA approval
ensuring quality and
performance
The first system to
be approved by the
FDA for use by
children
The Nucleus Contour
implant system has
full FDA approval for
both adults and
children making it the
most widely accepted
system
The first MRI safe
implant up to 1.5
Tesla
The removable
magnet allows for
high power MRI
scans, important for
diagnosing many
types of injuries and
conditions, if required
The first implant
capable of Neural
Response
Telemetry (NRT)
NRT provides
objective
measurement of the
hearing nerve’s
response to electrical
stimulation. This
offers reassurance
that the auditory
nerve is responding
to the system as
expected