Last week Cochlear Implant HELP reported that Naída users in the US and Canada will enjoy a restart of the warranty for the processor and accessories to January 1st, 2015. Every eligible recipient will receive a copy of this letter with details on the program.
Monthly Archives: December 2014
FDA Approves MED-EL SONNET Processor
MED-EL has received FDA approval for the latest generation BTE cochlear implant processor – the SONNET. The processor will be available in the spring of 2015.
The processor has one battery option – two zinc-air cells, providing up to 60 hours of battery life. The battery cover accepts 3-pin FM connectors, and also features a direct audio input port.
In addition to a built-in telecoil, a 2.4GHz radio is included for future connectivity options.
SONNET is water-resistant, with an IP54 rating. With only a zinc-air battery option available at the moment, a fully waterproof system seems like it needs to wait for a rechargeable battery option.
Read the announcement here.
FDA Approves MED-EL WaterWear
MED-EL has received FDA approval for the WaterWear waterproof cover for the RONDO processor. Grab your swim trunks and dive in! WaterWear should be available in early 2015.
Read more here.
Advanced Bionics Implements Naída Improvements, Restarts Warranty Period
Advanced Bionics will restart the warranty period for Naída CI Q70 processors and accessories – including batteries – to January 1st, 2015. This letter applies to users in the US and Canada. Read the letter to clinicians here.
If history is any guide, current Naída users will hear from Advanced Bionics directly with details. Stay tuned to CochlearImplantHELP.com for updates.
Cochlear Receives FDA Approval for New Algorithms
Cochlear has received approval for some new algorithms for the Nucleus 6 processor. The approval is for the Nucleus Hybrid L24 system, but it wouldn’t be surprising if users of Nucleus 6 processors without the Acoustic Component will also be able to take advantage of them. The algorithms are:
Wind Noise Reduction
Signal to Noise ratio-based noise reduction (possibly similar to ClearVoice)
SCAN (scene classifier function, which can be used to automatically switch between different programs for different environments)
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