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. 2014;7 Spec No. 2(Spec Iss 2):1-4.

The evolution of cochlear implant technology and its clinical relevance

M Hainarosie  1 , V Zainea  2 , R Hainarosie  1
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The evolution of cochlear implant technology and its clinical relevance

M Hainarosie et al. J Med Life. 2014.

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.

Keywords: cochlear implant; electrode array; sound processor.

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Fig. 1
Fig. 1
External component of a cochlear implant: (1) behind the ear sound processor; (2) antenna with magnet
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Internal component of a cochlear implant: (1) receiver-stimulator with coil and magnet; (2) intracochlear electrode array
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