Cochlear Implants

Electronic hearing devices typically used for patients with normal outer and middle ear function, but defective inner ear function. In the COCHLEA, the hair cells (HAIR CELLS, VESTIBULAR) may be absent or damaged but there are residual nerve fibers. The device electrically stimulates the COCHLEAR NERVE to create sound sensation.

Also Known As:

Cochlear Implant; Auditory Prostheses; Cochlear Prostheses; Implant, Cochlear; Prostheses, Auditory; Prostheses, Cochlear; Prosthesis, Auditory; Prosthesis, Cochlear; Auditory Prosthesis; Cochlear Prosthesis; Implants, Cochlear

Equipment and Supplies
- Prostheses and Implants: 22070
  - Cochlear Implants: 3510
  - Implanted Electrodes: 672
    - Implantable Neurostimulators: 37
      - Neural Prostheses: 72
        Cochlear Implants: 3510
- Sensory Aids: 28
  - Hearing Aids: 3715
    - Cochlear Implants: 3510
- Electrical Equipment and Supplies
  - Electrodes: 15199
    - Implanted Electrodes: 672
      - Implantable Neurostimulators: 37
        Neural Prostheses: 72
        Cochlear Implants: 3510

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