The evolution of cochlear implant technology and its clinical relevance • JML Journal of Medicine and Life

2014, Volume 7, Issue Spec Iss 2, pp 1 – 4

The evolution of cochlear implant technology and its clinical relevance

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Hainarosie M ^*

Zainea V ^**

Hainarosie R ^*

* *”Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania

** **”Prof. Dr. Dorin Hociota” Institute of Phonoaudiology and Functional ENT Surgery, Bucharest, Romania

Correspondence to:Razvan Hainarosie, MD “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest 8 Eroilor Sanitari Blvd., District 5, code 050474, Bucharest, Romania Mobile phone: 0727 224 447, E-mail: razvan@riaclinic.com

Abstract

The article presents a brief history of the development of the cochlear implant, from its beginnings to the present day. After a short description of the device, it describes the evolution of the technology for three of the top manufacturing companies, from the first model marketed, to the latest. It presents the technological advancements from one model to the next, taking into account the exterior design, processing capabilities and functionality.

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cochlear implantsound processorelectrode array

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PubMed ID: 25870662
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

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