Cochlear implant magnet retrofit.
An implantable magnet is now available for patients who have received the standard Nucleus 22-channel cochlear implant and who are not able to wear the headband satisfactorily. This magnet is attached in piggy-back fashion to the previously implanted receiver/stimulator by means of a brief operation under local anesthesia. Two patients have received this magnet retrofit, and are now wearing the headset with greater comfort and satisfaction. It is felt that the availability of this magnet will increase patient compliance in regard to hours of implant usage.
Cohen
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NL
Department of Otolaryngology, New York University School of Medicine, New York.
Breda
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SD
Hoffman
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RA
D000328:Adult; D003054:Cochlear Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012086:Reoperation