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 12 months old, your child may meet the qualifications for a cochlear implant. Schedule an appointment with a Hearing Implant Specialist Opens in new window.
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:
*Based on manufactures specification collateral.
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.
Kanso™ is a new way of hearing with a Cochlear Implant.. It’s an off-the-ear hearing solution designed to be so DISCREET and comfortable you may even forget you’re wearing it.
The Kanso Sound Processor can give you an increased level of confidence to help you live your LIFE TO THE FULLEST.
Although the Kanso Sound Processor is designed to be discreet, it is also designed to provide you with OPTIMAL HEARING PERFORMANCE when high-powered hearing aids are no longer enough to help you understand and engage in conversations.
The Kanso Sound Processor includes our most advanced technologies, including dual microphones and SmartSound® iQ* with SCAN and True Wireless™ connectivity to help you hear your best to help you hear your best, especially in noisy environments.
*SNR-NR and WNR 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. SCAN is FDA approved for use with any recipient age 6 years old and older, to be used at the discretion of the recipient/parent/caregiver.
The Nucleus 7 Sound Processor is the first cochlear implant sound processor that you can control with a compatible smartphone. Sound, music, videos and more can be streamed directly into your child's sound processor using exclusive Made for iPhone connectivity, which is an industry first.8
If your child has an Android™ device, they can stream phone calls, music and more directly to the Nucleus 7 Sound Processor by using the True Wireless™ Phone Clip.
You can also control and tailor your child's hearing experience conveniently from a compatible Apple or Android™ device using the Nucleus Smart App.
The Nucleus 7 Sound Processor also features our innovative hearing technologies to help provide your child's best hearing, including SmartSound® iQ* with SCAN, dual microphones and our True Wireless™ capabilities.
Thanks to Made for iPhone compatibility of the Nucleus 7 Sound Processor, your child can connect to the people and entertainment they love as they stream phone calls, videos and music directly to their sound processor.
If your child has an Android™ device, they can stream phone calls, music and more directly to the Nucleus 7 Sound Processor by using the True Wireless™ Phone Clip.
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** Sound Processors are water resistant and can both be waterproof when used with the Nucleus Aqua+ accessories.
*The Nucleus Aqua+ accessory is IP68 rated and is approved for use with rechargeable batteries and is not approved for use with the acoustic component. The Nucleus 7 Sound Processor is water- resistant without the Nucleus Aqua+ accessory to level of IP57 of the International Standard IEC60529 when used with rechargeable batteries.
**The Kanso Sound Processor is water resistant to level IP54 of the International Standard IEC60529. The Kanso Sound Processor with the Aqua+ is water resistant to level IP68 of the International Standard when used with LR44 alkaline or nickel metal hydride disposable batteries.
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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The Cochlear Nucleus Smart App is available on App Store and Google Play.
For complete smartphone compatibility information, please visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility.