Water-safe accessories
Dive into life. Enjoy fun in and around the water with Aqua+ and your compatible Cochlear™ Sound Processor.
Make a splash with the Aqua+ accessories
Everyone is drawn to the water, whether it's swimming in the ocean or spending time in the pool. It’s understandable that you might feel you need to stay away from water to protect your sound processor. Our Nucleus® 8 Nexa® and Kanso® 3 Nexa® Sound Processors have IP68 rated waterproofing, however, you should use the Aqua+ kit during saltwater activities as the IP68 rating is a test performed in freshwater.^
Water protection for your favorite activities
"He loves, loves, loves being in the water. And he loves interacting with his friends all the time."
- Jen H., mother of Nucleus® System recipient
Swim and splashYou can reuse the Aqua+ accessory up to 50 times. |
Enjoy the pool or the beachYou can use the Aqua+ in salt, fresh and chlorinated water. It can be submerged to almost 10 feet for two hours, so you can enjoy surfing, snorkeling and swimming. |
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 waterproof hearing device.^^
- Offers protection in water up to three meters 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.
The Plus One Program
Our Plus One Program allows you to save an accessory choice, including the Aqua+ accessory, for a future date up to a year. This gives you the opportunity to use your Nucleus Sound Processor before making your final accessory selection.
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^ The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Nexa and Nucleus 8 Sound Processors with the rechargeable battery module and Kanso 3 Nexa and Kanso 3 Sound Processors meet the IP68 rating of the International Standard IEC60529 of freshwater waterproof. These processor configurations were tested by continuous submersion in freshwater for 60 minutes at a depth of 1 meter and functioned as intended. Cochlear offers the Aqua+ accessory for additional protection during extended water use, in salty or rushing water environments. For additional information, please refer to the appropriate user guide.1,2
^^ The Cochlear Osia 2 Sound Processor is protected against water to level IP52 of the International Standard IEC60529 and IP57 with the battery compartment removed. The Cochlear Osia 2 Sound Processor with Aqua+ is dust and water resistant to the level of IP68 of the International Standard IEC60529 when used with LR44 alkaline or nickel metal hydride disposable batteries. This water protection rating means that the sound processor with the Aqua+ can be continuously submerged under water to a depth of up to 3 meters (9 feet and 9 inches) for up to 2 hours. Refer to the relevant User Guide for more information
* The only cochlear implant having onboard memory with upgradeable firmware. As future advancements or technology become available for the CI1000 series implant, a firmware update may be required in order to take advantage of newer features.
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.
References
- Cochlear Limited D1980144 CP1110 IEC60529 IP68 Certificate & Test Report
- Cochlear Limited. D2105671. CP1170/CP1175 IEC60529 Ingress Protection Test Report.