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First Fully Implantable Cochlear Implant Launches
Original: First Implantable Cochlear Implant Launches
A fully implantable cochlear implant has launched, removing the need for external components such as behind-the-ear processors. The device, covered by IEEE Spectrum, is being discussed as a milestone for people with severe hearing loss, offering improved comfort and discreetness. Commenters are weighing its potential to restore hearing while raising questions about battery life, cost and surgical access.
Why now: The launch of the first fully implantable cochlear implant is a genuine medical technology milestone, drawing attention from hearing-loss patients, engineers and clinicians.
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- First Implantable Cochlear Implant Launches · rbanffy · 42
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