Clinical Investigation of New CI Delivery Models in an Adult Nucleus CI Population

Clinical Investigation of New CI Delivery Models in an Adult Nucleus CI Population

Use of Artificial Intelligent (AI) technology to assist audiologists in programming cochlear implants.

Inclusion Criteria:

Newly implanted and existing recipient Groups (Groups 1 and 2):

• Age 12 and older
• Monosyllabic word score administered at 60dBA (2 lists) with an appropriately fit hearing aid in the ear to be implanted who are receiving a cochlear implant as standard of care
• Group 2: 3 months or greater combined experience with commercially available sound processors
• Fluent spoken English skills

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unrealistic expectations on the part of the subject regarding the possible benefits, risks, and limitations
• Additional cognitive, medical or social handicaps that would prevent completion of all study requirements as determined by the Investigational team
• Unwillingness or inability of the subject to comply with all investigational requirements
• Use of an acoustic component in the implanted ear
• Less than 18 active electrodes
• Hybrid L Cochlear Implant