CI-1600-04 - HiRes Ultra Cl HiFocus MS Electrode - Cochlear implant system electrode array assembly

Intended purpose

The HiRes Ultra CI HiFocus MS Electrode (Model Number: CI-1600-04) is a component of the HiResolution Bionic Ear System, a cochlear implant system designed to provide useful hearing to individuals with severe-to-profound hearing loss via electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve. The HiResolution Bionic Ear System is intended to restore a level of auditory sensation.

Functional description

The implant is comprised of a receiver and an electrode array that are implanted surgically under the skin behind the ear. The electrode array has 16 contacts and is connected to the implant through the electrode lead. The antenna coil allows for forward and backward communication between the implant and the external parts. The system converts sound into electrical energy that activates the auditory nerve. The auditory nerve then sends information to the brain, where it is interpreted as sound.