March 3rd is recognized as World Hearing Day. One of the most significant medical device innovations for hearing impairment is the cochlear implant. In what year was the first commercially available multi-channel cochlear implant approved by the FDA?
1984. The first commercially available multi-channel cochlear implant, developed by Cochlear Limited, was approved by the FDA in 1984, revolutionizing hearing restoration for individuals with severe hearing loss. Source: www.cochlear.com
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