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Is there more than one implantable type of bionic ear?
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Yes: There are about 5 companies that produce cochlear implants, they all have a different number of electrodes as the variant element, amongst other things.
Answered 4/26/2016
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Cochlear implant : Three companies distribute/manufacture cochlear implants in the us. There are a few others in europe only. The main ones are cochlear corp, advanced bionics and medel. All make excellent devices.
Answered 1/21/2017
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