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First Electronic Implantable Hearing Device Idea
Graeme Clark decided that he would create an Electronic Hearing Device that he could implant into his deaf fathers ear. -
Turban Shell and Grass Invention
Professor Clark discovers how to securely place the electrode in the inner ear by experimenting with a blade of grass and a small sea shell. -
First Baha Surgery Performed
In 1977, Dr Anders Tjellstrom performed the very first Baha Surgery on patient Mona Andersson. -
First Multi-Channel Research Implant is Developed
The first multi-channel research implant was developed and Rob Saunders became the first cochlear recipient. -
First Potable Speech Processor
Rob Sauders uses the first portable speech processor with a handheld microphone. -
Nucleus Multi-Channel Cochlear Implant comes to the Market
Paul Trainor is given AU $4 million to start commercial development of the multi-channel cochlear implant, bringing the first Nucleus cochlear implant to commercial market. This was also the year the first that the cochlear global headquarters was established in Sydney, Australia. -
First Nucleus Implant
The very first nucleus implant was implanted at the University of Melbourne. Graham Carrick, aged 37 at the time, was the recipient. -
Wearable Speech Processor
Just three years after his cochlear implant, Rob Saunders receives a wearable speech processor. -
Americas Cochlear Office was Established
Outside of Denver, America, a small team establishes Americas first cochlear office. This was at the same time that the first nucleus implant was performed in Europe. -
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First Two Pediatric Implant Recipients
The first two research pediatric cochlear implant procedures take place. Clinical trials for cochlear implants for children begin in the US. -
New Mini Speech Processor Introduced
The nucleus implant recipients are upgraded to a new mini speech processor -
Cochlear Office Established in Tokyo, Japan
Cochlear opens an office in Tokyo, Japan. -
US Approves Cochlear Implant for Children
In the US, cochlear approves nucleus implants for children aged 2-17. -
10,000 Recipients
In 1994, cochlear celebrated 10,000 recipients. Spectra processor upgrade for Nucleus users. This utilizes SPEAK, an improved speech coding strategy providing fuller, richer, more natural sound. -
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SPrint
SPrint – the powerful bodyworn speech processor is introduced. SPrint technology is based on a powerful Digital Signal Processor. -
Nucleus 24 Implant
Nucleus 24 cochlear implant released. The new implant offers technical advancements, including an electrode designed to provide more direct stimulation. -
20,000 Recipients
Cochlear reaches the 20,000 recipient mark. -
Queen Elizabeth II visits the Cochlear Institute
Queen Elizabeth II visits the Bionic Ear Institute of Melbourne, Australia. -
Baha System Cleared for Single-Sided Deafness
The Baha System is cleared by the FDA to treat people with single-sided deafness; Softbands introduced for children under the age of five. -
Nucleus 3 System
ESPrit 3G introduced as part of the new Nucleus 3 system. The new behind-the-ear speech processor is compatible with the Nucleus 24 and Contour implants. ESPrit 3G is the first speech processor with a in-built telecoil, making phone use more accessible. -
Nucleus Freedom, Baha Divino
A new nucleus system is introduced, Nucleus Freedom. And Baha Divino was released -
Baha Intenso
Baha Intenso is released -
Cochlear Hybrid
Cochlear Hybrid is introduced, a device that includes both cochlear implant and hearing aid technologies. Designed especially for those suffering from high frequency hearing loss. -
Nucleus 5 & Baha 3 Released
Both cochlear nucleus 5 and cochlear baha 3 are realeased. -
Nucleus 5 Upgrade and Baha 3 Power
Nucleus 5 Upgrade for Nucleus 24 implant recipients.
Baha 3 Power, the thinnest programmable power sound processor.
