Nucleus® Implant reliability
With a cochlear Implant, it is essential to choose a hearing solution for today and for the future. That's why reliability is so important.
What you'll find on this page
- Why implant reliability is important.
- Why Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implants are the most reliable.1-4
- The story of Kuhu Deshpande who relied on her cochlear implant since she was a baby.
Reliability recipients can count on
Choosing a cochlear implant is an important decision. Be it for an adult or a child, individuals want to trust that they're choosing the right hearing solution for today and for the future.
Along with hearing performance, the reliability of the implant a person chooses can provide peace of mind for the years to come. That's why it matters that Cochlear Nucleus Implants are the most reliable in the industry.1-4
Most reliable1-4
No other manufacturer can match our implant reliability over time. This graph compares currently available implants with over eight years of reported reliability data. The implants shown have been available in market for comparable periods.
Implant reliability1-4
** Non-compliant with European Consensus Statement5 as sample size must be included.
^ Inconsistent CSP data reported over time.
Most reliable over time
Cochlear Nucleus Implants are the most reliable over time.1-4
Transparency is important to us, so we meet and report against independent global standards for implant reliability, publishing data for every implant generation, past and present.5-8
Implant reliability over time1-4
** Non-compliant with European Consensus Statement5 as sample size must be included.
^ Inconsistent CSP data reported over time.
Most reliable for children1-4
Cochlear leads the market in implant reliability for children. This graph compares currently available implants with over eight years of reported reliability data. The implants shown have been available in market for comparable periods.
Implant reliability in children1-4
** Non-compliant with European Consensus Statement5 as sample size must be included.
^ Inconsistent CSP data reported over time.
Most chosen#
With more than 500,000 registered Cochlear Nucleus Implants worldwide,2 Cochlear leads the way as the most chosen provider of implantable hearing solutions.
Number of registered implants2, 4
† MED-EL does not report number of registered implants.
Why cochlear implant reliability matters
Nucleus recipient Kuhu has relied on her cochlear implant since she was a baby. Discover why Kuhu says, "I choose quality. I choose Cochlear."
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Disclaimer
This material is intended for health professionals. If you are a consumer, 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 read the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.
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Views expressed are those of the individual. Consult your health professional to determine if you are a candidate for Cochlear technology.
* CSP = Cumulative Survival Percentage. CSP includes both device and accident related issues.
# Based on the manufacturers that do report compliantly with the European Consensus Statement including the requirement to report sample size.
References
- Based on implant generations released within a comparable period with 5+ years of CSP data.
- Cochlear Limited. D2073229 Cochlear Nucleus Reliability Report Volume 21 December 2022, March 2023
- Cochlear Implant Reliability | MED-EL [Internet]. Medel.com. 2023 [cited 1 March 2023]. Available from: http://www.medel.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants/reliability. Data valid as of 1 July 2022.
- Advanced Bionics Reliability Report December 2022. 028-Q048-02 Rev B. Advanced Bionics AG and affiliates. Data valid as of 1 October 2022.
- European Consensus Statement on Cochlear Implant Failures and Explantations. Otol Neurotol. 2005 Nov;26(6):1097-9.
- International Standard ISO 5841-2. Implants for Surgery — Cardiac Pacemakers — Part 2: Reporting of Clinical Performance of Populations of Pulse Generators or Leads. Geneva (Switzerland): International Organization for Standardization.
- Battmer RD, Backous DD, Balkany TJ, Briggs RJ, Gantz BJ, van Hasselt A, et al. International Classification of Reliability for Implanted Cochlear Implant Receiver Stimulators. Otol Neurotol. 2010 Oct;31(8):1190-3.
- ANSI/AAMI CI86. Cochlear implant systems: Requirements for safety, functional verification,. (2017). Arlington, VA: American National Standards Institute.