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Some of things I cannot tell you exact reasons why it won't work. If you do not believe me that the fully implantable hearing system will work underwater, ask to speak with a user in Germany that has went swimming with one and ask them if it works when in the water or if they must turn it...

Rose. The fully implantable middle ear implants will not work in a swimming pool. They won't be damaged but they also won't work in a pool. Also, the companies that make the fully implantable systems are not affiliated with companies that make FM systems and the like. There are also...

Ron, Please do not look for "beta testers". These are class 2 medical devices and controlled by the FDA. It is a federal offense to offer medical devices to the public without the proper approvals. You can generally do what you want to your own stuff, but as soon as you give to someone...

If you were to program you HA do you know what compression is? Expansion? Do you want to use linear compression or non-linear? If you don't truly understand those terms, you will likely end up with a worse fit. There is more to a DSP than a "graphic equalizer" on a stereo. Now assuming...

Have you tried having you HA reprogrammed? The hearing in noise can come from incorrect expansion settings. Basically, expansion is a method to suppress noise but the HA must get over a threshold before it recognizes sound. If this is set wrong, it will act as though the speaker in a noisy...

There is a little confusion in this post. The CI uses an internal RF coil to receive data and power from the external processor which sends power via an RF coil located in the external processor. The external processor is what is required to have the FM receiver in order to work with the FM...

Odds are if magents are removed in a hurry, the scalpels are likely to cut the silicone pocket and make the magnet non-replacable. They may be "removable" but with a 1 inch incision over the implant. -C1

Many implants, especially screws and pins, are titanium which is non-magnetic and not affected by magnets. -C1

Most of these symbols that are recognized are industry standards done by a committee. Check organizations such as ISO and ASTM. -C1

If it is an emergency situation, the hospital will not remove the CI before the implant. Too high of magnetic exposures (MRI) may destroy the implant but probably will not injure anyone. You must remember, many, many things are contra-indicated because if the manufacturer can't ensure that...

No, its chipsets/algorithms in conventional hearing aids that allow frequency compression and transposition -C1

Deafdude, Never fear, a new generation of "transpositional" hearing instrument is on the way. From what I have been told, the algorithms/chipset have been developed that don't distort sounds as the shifting for loudness is done on harmonics and not primary frequencies. I may be able to hear...

Deafdude, On a totally unrelated topic (I dont know where the old thread was and dont want to spend hour looking). You wanted a Frequency shifting Hearing Instrument. Never fear, they are on the way. From what I have been told, the algorithms/chipset have been developed that don't distort...

The hole right now is the gap between the HL that conventional hearing instruments and cochlear implants implants can deliver. Cochlear implants have the inherent issue of very few discrete output channels (12 to 22 electrodes). All sound must be duplicated with this points but can have...

How is the Carina working for you? What level of functional gain are you getting (500Hz and 1000Hz, and 2000Hz). Can you describe how it sounds? -C1

I realize that everyone wants something cheap. Let me ask you a simple question. Do you believe that people who work in the hearing instrument industry should work for free or should they be able to make a living for their families? There is one source of cost. Next thing is it costs an...

Bluetooth takes a lot of battery power. I am not sure anyone is doing this yet but I could be wrong. -C1

Let us know if you have to turn the device off during the flight or if the function changes during the flight. That would be very interesting to know. I don't think security should be an issue. As with most implants, I would think that you have an identification card showing you have the...

I guess the real question is does this make a person more or less likely (or no change) to have an AB CI? C1

Phonak is involved in hearing implants even without the acquisition of Advanced Bionics. http://www.acousticimplants.com/index2.html C1