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First fully implanted cochlear implant reaches patients

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The first cochlear implant that is fully implanted, with no external components, has reached patients. Unlike conventional devices, which rely on an external microphone and sound processor worn behind the ear, the fully implantable design sits entirely under the skin. The development is being discussed as a potential milestone for hearing restoration, promising greater convenience and discretion for users, though questions remain about battery life and long-term performance.

Why now: A long-sought medical engineering milestone—removing the visible external hardware of cochlear implants—has now been achieved in patients.

Cochlear implantsIEEE Spectrum

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