Cochlear implants (CI) provide a large majority of recipients with a significant degree of speech understanding. However, CI systems rely on external parts, namely Behind-the-Ear (BTE) audio processors with coils or single-unit processors to function. This can have several disadvantages: for instance, the hardware is exposed to external trauma and to the effects of head movement and gravity. The device is also put at risk by humid, dusty, or dirty conditions as well as by physical activities that lead to water exposure such as swimming or sports in general (e.g. perspiration).~In addition, some patients are concerned with the cosmetic appearance of the external parts which are visible (more so than modern behind-the-ear hearing aids), something that may not be desirable to many potential candidates.~This clinical investigation aims to collect data on the use of the Mi2000 system, a totally implantable cochlear implant system, for the first time in human subjects.
This clinical investigation aims to collect data on the use of the Mi2000 system, a totally implantable cochlear implant system, for the first time in human subjects.