Re:Who Pays the Price When Cochlear Implants Go Obsolete?
by sharkjacobs on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @06:28PM
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It seems that it is "just" a matter of dropping service support for devices
> Companies like Cochlear Americas stop providing parts or service for old processors, essentially forcing people with cochlear implants to upgrade to newer versions. A new processor isn't covered by the Saskatchewan health plan.[1]
> The typical replacement timeframe is once every five to seven years, or the lifespan of the sound processor. [2]
> After March 31, 2023, you will no longer be able to purchase parts and accessories for all Nucleus 6 Sound Processors and Cochlear will no longer be able to repair them.[3]
> Companies like Cochlear Americas stop providing parts or service for old processors, essentially forcing people with cochlear implants to upgrade to newer versions. A new processor isn't covered by the Saskatchewan health plan.[1]
> The typical replacement timeframe is once every five to seven years, or the lifespan of the sound processor. [2]
> After March 31, 2023, you will no longer be able to purchase parts and accessories for all Nucleus 6 Sound Processors and Cochlear will no longer be able to repair them.[3]
[1]https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/costs-to-maintai...
[2]https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/your-health/conditions-di...
[3]https://www.cochlear.com/us/en/campaign/product-retirement-2...