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Product Manufacturer Product Description and Principal Function(s) Nucleus ® 24 Contour is a Cochlear implant with a peri-modiolar array, which safely places the stimulating electrodes adjacent to the modiolar wall of the cochlea, without the use of invasive bands or positioners with the cochlea.The Nucleus ® 24 Contour is designed to provide useful hearing to people with profound hearing loss. The implant operates by receiving sound through a speech processor, then transforming that sound into electrical impulses which are transferred through the electrode array to stimulate the ganglion nerve cells of the cochlea. Nucleus ® 24 Contour is a further evolution of the Multi Channel Cochlear Implant product first commercialised by Cochlear Limited in 1982. A cochlear implant is designed for functionality. The external form is dictated by the anatomy of the skull and hearing system. The soft moulded shape of the implant system conforms to the shape of the youngest skulls. The hard body of the device is the smallest in the industry. The product carries a 10-year guarantee, but has a design life of 70+ years. Key Product Features and Benefits The Nucleus ® 24 Contour is the culmination of an iterative design process of the further development of the Nucleus ® 24 Cochlear Implant. In developing the Nucleus ® 24 Contour the designers worked in close collaboration with surgeons in Australia, USA and Europe who evaluated the product over an extended period. This has resulted in the following advantages being delivered:For Recipients: Improved sound perception by the recipient through; Improved frequency selectivity (better pitch discrimination) lLower threshold and comfort levels (allowing the perception of softer and lower frequency sounds) Wider dynamic range with potential for improved speech discrimination, The potential for lower power consumption which will offer improved life cycle cost for those recipients using disposable batteries For Surgeons: Easier placement of the implant Minimal risk of trauma to the fine structures in the cochlea Optimal and consistent array placement. Reduced friction, with no static force on bone or tissue Smaller drill bed for the receiver stimulator - preserving the integrity of the skull, and reducing surgery time. In conclusion a device that allows a shorter surgery with less risk which will provide better outcomes for patients allowing an even great number of hearing impaired to integrate their lifestyle into mainstream activities with a minimal additional support. |
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