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US FDA Approves First Telehealth Option To Remotely Program Cochlear Implants

 
• By Sue Darcey

FDA approved a PMA supplement to remotely program sessions for Cochlear Americas' Nucleus Cochlear Implant System, heralding the feature as the first programming telehealth option for the hearing implants.

For the first time, US FDA approved a remote feature for cochlear implants, in a Nov. 17 PMA supplement approval for Cochlear Americas' Nucleus Hybrid L24 Implant System Cochlear Implant. The feature is indicated for patients who have had six months of experience using their cochlear implants and processor, and are comfortable with the programming process, the agency says.

The ability to remotely program their cochlear implants should be a boon to those cochlear implant users who might have...

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