Our lifetime commitment begins now!

When you choose the latest Nucleus® System or Baha® System from Cochlear™, you choose a lifelong partner dedicated to your hearing performance. We take the trust that you place in Cochlear very seriously, and are committed to supporting you for a lifetime. The performance, reliability and outcomes have earned the trust and support of clinicians and recipients worldwide — making Cochlear the number 1 choice. Through research, Cochlear continues to forge the way in the development of science and technology in our field of expertise.

No matter when you received your Cochlear hearing solution , you can benefit from access to sound processor upgrades and increase your hearing performance and usability.

Trust in Cochlear

  • Over 30 years of delivering trusted and reliable products.
  • Exceptional implant reliability1-4 built to last your lifetime.
  • Cochlear helped more than a quarter of a million people reconnect to their families and friends.
  • Proven lifetime commitment by providing access to six sound processors over 30 years.
  • Seven out of ten people worldwide choose Cochlear as their hearing partner.

Frequently asked questions

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What does the Cochlear lifetime commitment mean for me?

When new technologies come along, Cochlear users have a distinct advantage. Whether you received your Nucleus or Baha system many years ago or yesterday, our committed teams work passionately to develop new technologies that will give you the best hearing possible throughout your lifetime. Our dedication to backwards compatibility ensures that you are not left behind as science progresses.

Now this upgrade from Cochlear gives you the opportunity to improve your hearing without the need for further surgery.

Read more about upgrade options for the Nucleus System

Read more about upgrade options for the Baha System

Why is it important to upgrade to the latest technology sound processor?

Upgrading to a Cochlear Nucleus 5 or Baha 3 sets a new benchmark in hearing performance and the clinical results experienced by upgrade users demonstrate benefits that make a real difference in daily life. When upgrading to the latest sound processor, you can enjoy

  • More convenience in noisy situations
  • Easier handling and programme adjustment
  • Better connectivity and reliability
  • More colourful choice and flexibility through new accessories

From which sound processors can I upgrade to Nucleus 5?

The following table indicates all sound processors from which you can upgrade to a Nucleus 5 Sound Processor:

From which sound processors can I upgrade to Baha 3?

The following table indicates all sound processors from which you can upgrade to a Baha 3 Sound Processor:

References

  1. Nucleus Reliability Report, Volume 9, August 2011
  2. Battmer RD et al. A multi-centre study of device failure in European cochlear implant centres. Ear Hear 2007 Apr;28(2 Suppl):95S-99S
  3. Cullen RD et al. Revision cochlear implant surgery in children. Otol Neurotol 2008;29(2):214-20
  4. Battmer RD et al. A review of device failure in more than 23 years of clinical experience of a cochlear implant program with more Than 3,400 implantees. Otol Neurotol 2009 Jun;30(4):455-63