Austrian hearing implant manufacturer MED-EL has launched TICI UNICO, which it describes as the first commercially available fully implantable cochlear implant. Unlike a conventional cochlear implant, it has no external audio processor to wear behind or on the ear; its microphone, electronics, rechargeable battery, and other components are all placed beneath the skin.
Full implantation under the skin offers exceptional cosmetic advantages as well as the advantage of benefiting from the device 24/7. A recipient can hear while sleeping, showering, swimming, or charging the implant—times when a conventional external processor is usually removed.
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