What is a Cochlear Implant?

A cochlear implant is a medical option for individuals with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss, when hearing aids provide limited or no benefit.

A cochlear implant system consists of two main parts:

INTERNAL

Implant (surgically placed under the skin)
Consists of an electronics housing and the electrode array


EXTERNAL
Speech Processor (worn behind the ear)
Contains the microphone, and the electronics that process sound.

Cable and Transimitting Coil

Battery Pack