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Upgrade process at a glance

Take the upgrade journey to hear your best and feel the difference.

Learn about the upgrade process and where you can start.

A smooth road to upgrading

If you are feeling hopeful at the thought of how much easier your life may be with a next-generation sound processor^, but at the same time feeling nervous about the upgrade process itself, you're not alone. It's completely normal to feel this way.

But you won't have to do it on your own - your hearing care professional and Cochlear are here to help guide you through the process.

Know your upgrade options

Download a copy of the Know your upgrade options brochure, a complete guide to upgrading to the latest sound processors.

Know your upgrade options

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Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always follow the directions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.

In Australia, Cochlear™ Nucleus® implant systems are intended for the treatment of moderately severe to profound hearing loss.

In Australia, Baha® bone conduction implant systems are intended for the treatment of moderate to profound hearing loss.

In Australia, the Cochlear™ Osia® System is indicated for patients with conductive, mixed hearing loss and single-sided sensorineural deafness (SSD) aged 10 years and above with up to 55 decibels sensorineural hearing loss. Patients should have sufficient bone quality and quantity to support successful implant placement.  Surgery is required to use this product. Any surgical procedure carries risk.

For Cochlear™ Nucleus®, Osia® and Baha® systems: This product is not available for purchase by the general public. For information on funding and reimbursement please contact your health care professional.

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^ Cochlear Nucleus® Kanso® 2 Sound Processor, Cochlear Nucleus 7 Sound Processor, Cochlear Nucleus Kanso Sound Processor, Cochlear Nucleus 6 Sound Processor.

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