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Cochlear Implants and Elderly Patients
Has your cochlear implant failed to work or experienced symptoms of device failure? Get a free cochlear implants lawsuit review when you complete the form below.
According to recent studies on hearing loss and the elderly, more seniors have turned to cochlear implants as a way to restore hearing after decades of gradual decline in hearing cognition.
Although studies have determined that over 33 million Americans suffer from hearing-impairment issues, the head of the University of Iowa’s Department of Otolaryngology states that about 1 million suffer from severe to profound losses that can be helped by cochlear implants.
Cochlear implants were approved for adults by the Food and Drug Administration in 1985 and in 1990 for children.
Since the devices were approved, approximately 100,000 people have had cochlear devices implanted.
Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers typically cover the costs for cochlear implant surgery for qualifying patients.
In order to be determined to be a candidate for cochlear implants, a patient must suffer from profound to severe hearing loss in both ears and recognize fewer than 40 percent of the words on an audio perception and cognition test.
An attorney with Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is currently reviewing cases involving certain possibly defective cochlear implants made by Advanced Bionics.
If you were a recipient of an Advanced Bionics HiRes90K cochlear implant, and have suffered physical or emotional injuries due to a malfunctioning implant, please complete the form below. A representative from our firm contact you as soon as possible.
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