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Discover MoreIf you’ve got a SONNET and are curious about the new cochlear implant rechargeable batteries, this post will help answer all your questions.
These new rechargeable batteries represent a new era of batteries for cochlear implants: lithium-ion technology. Here’s why that’s good:
All told, this lets us develop batteries that have the best mix of size and weight.
We’ve developed two different rechargeable batteries, the Standard and the Micro.
You can get these two batteries in one of three configuration options:
Regardless of which configuration you choose, your batteries will come with a convenient charger that works via USB.
Recharging the batteries can be done at any time, thanks to their lithium-ion design. Their capacity will not be damaged by recharging them if they still have a 50% charge, for example. And charging is quick: a battery will be fully charged after only 4 hours of charging.
The Standard rechargeable battery is a great choice when you’re swimming with WaterWear. When compared to rechargeable 675, alkaline, or silver-oxide batteries—which all provide 6-8 hours of hearing—the Standard rechargeable provides the longest lifetime.
The Micro rechargeable battery is not compatible with WaterWear, because of its smaller size.
To order your cochlear implant rechargeable batteries, please contact your local MED-EL representative. Approval, and availability varies depending on where you live.
Got any other questions about cochlear implant batteries? We’ve got the answers: What Batteries Should I Use With My Cochlear Implant?
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