Water-safe accessories
Dive into life. Enjoy fun in and around the water with Aqua+ and your compatible sound processor.
Make a splash with Aqua+
Whether you're swimming in the ocean, splashing in the pool or soaking in the bath, you want your sound processor to be safe.
Many of our latest sound processors are splash-proof, dust-proof, and water resistant.
And with Aqua+, your sound processor can be used while swimming.*
Water protection for your favourite activities
"... I'm able to take swimming lessons. I can hear my instructor underwater. Not only is it allowing me to achieve my goal that I’ve had for almost seven decades, but I’m enjoying it very much.
- Mary Grace, Cochlear™ Nucleus® System recipient
Enjoy swimming in the pool or at the beachAdults and children can even enjoy snorkelling because using the Aqua+ means they can submerge their sound processor in up to three metres of water for two hours. |
Swim and splashThe Aqua+ silicone sleeve can be reused up to 50 times. That's a lot of trips to the pool for parents with children. |
Available for the latest Nucleus® and Osia® sound processors
- Aqua+ solutions are available for both behind the ear and off the ear sound processors.
- Transforms your sound processor into a water-resistant hearing device.
- Offers protection in water up to three metres deep for two hours.
- Swim underwater, snorkel or surf with added peace of mind.
- Flexible watertight housing encases and protects your sound processor.
- Water-resistant coil connects our latest behind-the-ear sound processors within the sleeve.
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Disclaimer
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.
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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 5 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.
Any testimonial featured on this website is intended for an Australian audience only.
* The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Nexa, Nucleus 8, Nucleus Kanso 3 Nexa, Nucleus Kanso 3 and Nucleus Kanso 2 sound processors with Aqua+ are dust and water resistant to level IP68 of the International Standard IEC60529. The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Nexa, Nucleus 8, Nucleus Kanso 3 Nexa, Nucleus Kanso 3 and Nucleus Kanso 2 sound processors with Aqua+ can be continuously submerged under water to a depth of up to 3 metres for up to 2 hours. The Cochlear Osia 2 Sound Processor, with battery compartment excluded, is dust and water resistant to level IP57 of the International Standard IEC60529. The Osia 2 Sound Processor with Aqua+ is water resistant to level IP68 when used with LR44 alkaline or nickel metal hydride disposable batteries.
Refer to the relevant user guides for more information.
Some models of Aqua+ accessories require the ear hook to be removed before inserting the sound processor into the accessory. Please consult the instructions for use for more information.