Today (9/13/2011), Sonova, the parent company of Advanced Bionics, announced that they have received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration to reintroduce their HiRes 90K cochlear implants to the market. The implants, which were recalled in November 2010, will re-enter the US market as well as markets worldwide. See the full press [...]
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Advanced Bionics HiRes 90K Cochlear Implants Receive FDA Approval to Return to US Markets
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Posted in Advanced Bionics, Cochlear Implant, Elizabeth, Failure | 1 Comment »
Cochlear Recalls CI500 Device
Monday, September 12th, 2011
The latest news reports from Australia confirm that Cochlear has voluntarily recalled its CI500 internal implant (the internal component to the N5 system). No details on what caused the recall or how long it is expected to last. Stay tuned to Cochlear Implant Online for updates as the story unfolds. UPDATE 9/11/2011 8:15PM CST: Some [...]
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Robyn’s Story: Cochlear implant is worth it
Friday, March 18th, 2011
Is a Cochlear Implant worth it? Yes. I can absolutely assure you a cochlear implant is worth every single penny. To be totally deaf, in my opinion, is totally unnecessary in this day and age, especially for those that have had hearing before. If you can have a cochlear implant, then have one. Here’s my [...]
Posted in Adults, CI User Story, Cochlear, Cochlear Implant, Failure, Life, Rachel | No Comments »
We face odds every minute of the day…
Monday, March 31st, 2008
When we get in the car, whether we are a passenger or a driver, we are at risk of getting into an accident and becoming paralyzed. If we live in Florida during hurricane season, we are at risk of experiencing a hurricane and losing all our property. If we live in or travel to California, [...]
