Freedom processor for Nucleus CI24. The South of England Cochlear Implant Centre paediatric experience

At the South of England Cochlear Implant Centre (SOECIC) there are 189 CI24 users who could be upgraded to the Freedom processor. The manufacturers believe that the cochlear implant user will benefi t from the improved resistance to moisture damage, comfort and the troubleshooting information from the LED. In addition the Freedom incorporates SMART sound features: • Beam • ADRO • Whisper The purpose of the project was to evaluate the benefi ts of the upgrade to the Freedom from the perspective of the patient and the clinician. This study followed a similar study carried out on a group of adults