In April 2020, the FDA expedited approval of our Remote Check solution for cochlear implants. The COVID pandemic brought many challenges and demanded new ways of delivering healthcare remotely. 3 It is so rewarding to see patients who began their journey over 30 years ago with a body-worn sound processor now stream phone calls and media from their smartphone. Natasha McDougald: The suite of approvals Cochlear received this summer from the FDA also extended the Nucleus 7 Sound Processor to our very first implant recipients – offering patients implanted as far back as 1982 the opportunity for direct streaming with a compatible smartphone + to our smallest and lightest behind-the-ear sound processor. #ĪudiologyOnline Has Cochlear had other recent innovations? 2 For extra reassurance in longer water-based activities, the Kanso 2 Aqua+ is recommended. Also, your patients can enjoy their favorite activities around water with the Kanso 2 Sound Processor IP68 rating. For an option to charge on the go, the new portable charger holds an additional charge that allows recipients to charge the processor while wearing it.įor additional security during life’s adventures, Kanso 2 offers multiple retention solutions, including multiple safety lines and the new Kanso 2 Headband, designed to be worn wet or dry and is machine washable. Natasha McDougald: New and existing Nucleus implant recipients can take advantage of proven hearing performance over distance and noise with our True Wireless™ accessories like the Mini Microphone 2+ or TV Streamer. 2,3, #ĪudiologyOnline What optional accessories are available for the Kanso 2 Sound Processor? Finally, the Nucleus Kanso 2 Sound Processor has the highest dust and water resistance of any off-the-ear sound processor (IP68) for confidence to hear whether splashing in the water or listening in the rain. Accessible within the Nucleus Smart App, the incoming audio signal can be recorded on the compatible smartphone, + and shared with others if needed. 1 Parents and caregivers can monitor the sound quality of microphone input in a new way, using Sound Check for the Kanso® 2 Sound Processor. Kanso 2 delivers on both requests - it features a powerful built-in battery designed for all-day hearing, with a convenient charger that wirelessly charges the processor and removes moisture at the same time. 8,9 When we asked recipients and clinicians what features they would like in the next generation off-the-ear sound processor, rechargeable batteries as well as a way to confirm the microphone sound quality were requested. Natasha McDougald: Our first generation Kanso Sound Processor taught us that patients and clinicians value a simple, easy-to-use and comfortable design combined with smart features that positively impact overall hearing performance. ^ĪudiologyOnline: What is new with the Nucleus Kanso 2 Sound Processor? + Additionally, the Nucleus Processor portfolio allows patients to stream to both ears – whether bilateral or with our smart bimodal hearing solution with a GN ReSound hearing aid. Both processors can monitor and track hearing progress with Hearing Tracker, available in the Nucleus® Smart App. 2ĭirect streaming from compatible Apple® or Android™ devices + means patients can listen to podcasts, answer calls from work or stream favorite movies directly to their cochlear implant sound processor without attachments or intermediary accessories. With two microphones, built-in SmartSound® iQ with SCAN* technology and ForwardFocus**, our small and light sound processors 2 help patients hear their best wherever they are. Natasha McDougald: Whether patients prefer a cochlear implant sound processor that sits behind-the-ear like the Nucleus 7 Sound Processor, or want a processor that is completely off-the-ear like the Nucleus Kanso 2, they shouldn’t have to compromise on connectivity, processor size or hearing performance. 4-7 Smart has never been so simple.ĪudiologyOnline: What features does the Cochlear Nucleus Sound Processor portfolio offer? 1-3* This processor combines the latest connectivity features and proven hearing performance technology with a comfortable, simple and durable all-in-one design. The Kanso 2 Sound Processor introduces a powerful built-in rechargeable battery designed for all-day hearing and has the highest dust/water resistance rating for an off-the-ear CI sound processor. Natasha McDougald: On Jthe FDA granted approval to Cochlear Americas for the first off-the-ear sound processor with smartphone compatibility and direct streaming - the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Kanso® 2. AudiologyOnline: What does the FDA’s new approval of Cochlear’s technology include?
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