Cochlear Canada Inc. Brings Advanced Remote Access Technology to Cochlear Implant Recipients During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Cochlear is the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, having provided more than 550,000 implantable devices, helping people of all ages to lead full and active lives.

Due to Covid-19 pandemic, Ontario issued restricted in-person health care services, including audiology services for post cochlear implant activations. Recently, with a remote programming system offered by Cochlear Canada Inc., audiologists at a Hospital in Toronto were able to activate the external sound processor of a young child, remotely via the internet. The child, who has been deaf since birth, had received a cochlear implant in an operation prior to the pandemic, but had no opportunity to visit the clinic for post-implant device activation. With access to remote programming technology, the child is now able to hear through her activated cochlear implant: https://youtu.be/n0Z-9fwfsRs

This is an example of how medtech companies can offer innovative technologies to the healthcare system and reduce the burden of access to technological advances specially during this time of crisis. These innovations open a variety of opportunities for cost-saving measures and can revolutionize patient-clinician interactions. To learn more about Cochlear’s Remote Care Services, click here.