 | 1982 First Nucleus® implant Graham Carrick implanted with the first commercially available 22 channel Nucleus cochlear implant. Featuring the only 22 channel implant in the industry, the design promotes stimulation of the nerves in the cochlea effectively and efficiently. |
 | 1985 – 1986 First two pediatric implant recipients The first two research pediatric cochlear implant procedures take place at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital: Scott Smith, 10 years (right) and Bryn Davies, 5 years (left). |
 | 1989 Nucleus 22 recipients upgraded to the smaller Mini Speech Processor (MSP) MSP is much smaller and lighter than the original Wearable Speech Processor. It has the MPEAK speech coding strategy, providing improved performance; and the smaller size makes it more suitable for children. |
 | 1995 Listed on theAustralian Stock Exchange Cochlear is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). Cochlear Ltd continues to be one of the most high profile companies in Australia. |
 | 1998 ESPrit™ – the first multi-channel BTE processor A speech processor worn entirely behind the ear, freeing recipients from long cables and extra components. This innovation benefits the first cochlear implant recipients, giving them an option of the smaller behind-the-ear model. |
 | 2001 30,000 recipient mark Cochlear celebrates its 30,000th Nucleus recipient, BJ Percy of San Antonio, Texas. Cochlear receives the prestigious 2001 Medical Design Excellence Award in New York for the Nucleus® 24 Contour™ cochlear implant. |
 | 2002 Professor Clark Scholarship introduced The first winner in Australia is Holly McDonnell, who in 1987 at the age of 5 was the first pediatric recipient of the commercial Nucleus cochlear implant. |
 | 2005 Baha® introduced Cochlear acquires bone anchored hearing device (Baha) company Entific. It now has 2 product platforms – bringing more hearing solutions to market. Amy became single sided deaf following acoustic neuroma surgery and is fitted with a Baha® Compact. |
 | 2006 Following its successful launch in 2005, the 10,000th Nucleus Freedom recipient was implanted in July 2006 Freedom’s SmartSound™ technology – a unique suite of 4 intelligent input processing technologies is meeting recipients’ expectations of superior hearing performance. |
