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Nucleus® implants

Cochlear™ has a range of implants and electrodes for your type of hearing loss and cochlea anatomy. Discover what sets Nucleus® implants apart.

What you'll find on this page

  • How we design Cochlear™ Nucleus® implants.
  • The Cochlear Nucleus implant portfolio.
  • The link between electrode design and hearing performance.

Cochlear's implant design philosophy

  • Designed to last.

  • Produce superior hearing performance.

  • Suit the unique anatomy of your ear.

  • Support advances in sound processor technology.

World's thinnest implant: Cochlear™ Nucleus® Profile™ Implant

The Nucleus Profile Series implants are the thinnest in the world.*

They are designed with a flexible coil to better fit the natural shape of your head.

Industry-leading design for hearing performance

The anatomy of the cochlea varies from person to person. That's why we offer an implant portfolio that accommodates different patient’s needs and surgeon’ preferences to provide a perfect fit for every ear. Your surgeon will decide which one is best for you.

Unique features of Cochlear's electrodes and implants include:

  • 22 active contacts for maximum frequency coverage along the hearing nerve.

  • The world's thinnest full-length electrode.

  • Electrodes which sit closest to the hearing nerve for your best hearing performance.1,2

  • Best long-term implant reliability record in the industry.*3

Electrode placement is critical to hearing performance

Cochlear™ electrodes are designed to be placed where the hearing nerve stimulation is most effective and where they expect that you may benefit from the full range of sound.

This area is known as the hearing zone. It is the area closest to the hearing nerve, the target of electrical stimulation.4

Correct insertion depth helps to give you the full spectrum of sound and a richer hearing experience.

Cochlear implant in a scale

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 read the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.

Views expressed are those of the individual. Consult your health professional to determine if you are a candidate for Cochlear technology.

For a full list of Cochlear’s trademarks, please visit our Terms of Use page.

* Latest generation of cochlear implants commercially available as at 31 December 2018..

References

  1. Holden LK, Finley CC, Firszt JB, Holden TA, Brenner C, Potts LG, et al. Factors affecting open-set word recognition in adults with cochlear implants. Ear Hear.2013 May-Jun;34(3):342-60.

  2. Esquia (2013): Esquia Medina, GN., Borel, S., Nguyen, Y., Ambert-Dahan, E., Ferrary, E., Sterkers, O., Bozorg Grayeli, A. Is Electrode-Modiolus Distance a Prognostic Factor for Hearing Performances after Cochlear Implant Surgery. Audiol Neurotol. 2013;18:406-413. DOI: 10.1159/000354115.

  3. Cochlear Limited, 454378. Comparison of reliability of cochlear implants commercially available (as at 31 December 2017). Data on file. Based on latest generation of cochlear implants manufactured by Cochlear, Advanced Bionics, Oticon Medical, and MED-EL available as at 31 December 2017.

  4. Ariyasu, L., Galey, FR., Hilsinger, RJR., Byl, FM. Computer-generated three dimensional reconstruction of the cochlea. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surg 1989; 100(2): 87.