It may be difficult to assess whether your child may benefit from a cochlear implant. To help, ask yourself the following questions:
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions and your child is at least 9 months old, your child may meet the qualifications for a cochlear implant. Schedule an appointment with a Hearing Implant Specialist Opens in new window.
* In the United States, the cochlear implant system is intended for use in children 9 to 24 months of age who have bilateral profound sensorineural deafness and demonstrate limited benefit from appropriate binaural hearing aids. Children two years of age or older may demonstrate severe to profound hearing loss bilaterally. In Canada, the cochlear implant system is intended for use in children 12 to 24 months of age who have bilateral profound sensorineural deafness and demonstrate limited benefit from appropriate binaural hearing aids. Children two years of age or older may demonstrate severe to profound hearing loss bilaterally.
Nucleus® Profile Plus Implant
The Nucleus Implant is placed just under the skin along with the electrode array, which consists of 22 active electrodes that follow the natural curve of your child's cochlea and stimulate the hearing nerve.
Every child’s cochlea is unique, so we provide a choice of implants and electrodes allowing the surgeon to choose the best one for your child’s specific needs. We offer:
When considering a cochlear implant for your child, you want to know all the facts. You want to feel confident that you are choosing the most reliable cochlear implant available.
We offer sound processor options to fit your child's lifestyle.
The Nucleus Kanso 2 Sound Processor Is the smallest and lightest off-the-ear cochlear Implant sound processor offering direct streaming from a compatible smartphone.9,10 With an Innovative built-in rechargeable battery, the Kanso 2 Sound Processor provides the convenience to help your child hear their best, no matter where they are. The Kanso Sound 2 Processor features our most advanced technologies, including:
* SNR-NR, WNR and SCAN are approved for use with any recipient ages 6 years and older, who is able to 1) complete objective speech perception testing in quiet and in noise in order to determine and document performance 2) report a preference for different program settings.
† Nucleus Smart App is available from the App Store and Google Play. For compatibility information, visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility.
The Nucleus 7 Sound Processor is the smallest and lightest behind-the-ear solution available11 that has built-in technology offering direct streaming, control and connectivity with a compatible smartphone. This means your child can stream their favorite movies, games, TV shows and more directly to their sound processor without sacrificing size, comfort or battery life.
Designed specifically for the Nucleus 7 Sound Processor, the Nucleus Smart App provides you with a convenient and easy way to tailor your child’s hearing experience—all from a compatible device.
The Nucleus 7 Sound Processor also features our innovative technologies, including:
* For compatibility information, visit www.Cochlear.com/compatibility
** SNR-NR, WNR and SCAN are approved for use with any recipient ages 6 years and older, who is able to 1) complete objective speech perception testing in quiet and in noise in order to determine and document performance 2) report a preference for different program settings.
The Cochlear Nucleus Sound Processors are the only cochlear implant sound processors with built-in technology that lets you or your child stream sound directly from compatible Apple® 9 and Android™ devices*, without the need for any attachments to the sound processor. Your child can enjoy their favorite movies, games, apps, music and more—with audio streamed directly to the Nucleus 7 or Kanso 2 Sound Processor.
Take control of your child's hearing from the palm of your hand with the Nucleus Smart App. The Smart App allows you to:
Our Nucleus® Sound Processors feature our True Wireless technology. Sound and speech can be streamed directly to your child's sound processor without anything around the neck.
The Nucleus 7* and Kanso 2** Sound Processors are water resistant and can both be waterproof when used with the Nucleus Aqua+ accessories.***
* The Nucleus 7 Sound Processor with Aqua+ is water resistant to level IP68 of the International Standard IEC60529. This water protection only applies when you use a Cochlear Standard Rechargeable Battery Module or Cochlear Compact Rechargeable Battery Module. The Kanso 2 Sound Processor is dust and water resistant to level of IP68 of the International Standard IEC60529. The Kanso 2 Sound Processor with Aqua+ is dust and water resistant to level of IP68 of the International Standard IEC60529. The Aqua+ accessory should be used when participating in prolonged water activities. The IP68 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.
A choice of battery options to help ensure your child never goes without hearing
Retention options help secure the sound processor on your child’s ear.
Choice of sound processor colors to fit your child's hair and preference.
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For complete compatibility information, please visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility.