| Program
Overview The
University of Michigan Cochlear Implant Program was established
in 1984 with the implantation of a single channel device in an adult.
The first multi-channel device was implanted in an adult in 1986.
The first child was implanted in 1987. Over 1,400 children and adults
have received cochlear implants at the University of Michigan. Our
center focuses on providing state of the art patient care and advanced
research. We currently provide several types of cochlear implants
including the Cochlear Corporation Nucleus device, the Advanced
Bionics Clarion device, and the Med-El devise.
Who
is a Candidate for a Cochlear Implant ?
General
Candidacy Criteria for Children
- 12 months
to 18 years of age
- severe
to profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears
- little
or no benefit from hearing aids following an adequate period
of training
- no medical
or radiological contraindications
- evidence
of a functioning auditory nerve
- able
to provide a conditioned response to auditory/vibrotactile stimuli
- high
motivation and appropriate expectations by child and parents
- assurance
of family stability and support
- an educational/rehabilitation
program that emphasizes auditory skill development
General Candidacy
Criteria for Adults
- 18 years
of age or older
- moderate-severe
to profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears
- little
or no benefit from hearing aids following an adequate period
of training
- no medical
or radiological contraindications
- evidence
of a functioning auditory nerve
- high
motivation and appropriate expectations
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