Approval Order Statement Approval for Neuro Cochlear Implant System (NCIS)The Neuro Cochlear Implant System (NCIS) is indicated for individuals eighteen (18) years of age or older, with bilateral severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss, who obtain limited benefit from appropriately fitted hearing aid(s).Severe-to-profound hearing loss is determined by a pure-tone average (PTA) superior or equal (?) to 70 dB HL at 500, 1000 and 2000 Hz. Limited benefit from amplification is defined by scores of 50% or less on Hearing in Noise Test (HINT) sentences in quiet or noise, in the best-aided listening condition. Unless already appropriately fitted with hearing aids, it is recommended that candidates undergo a hearing aid trial period of three (3) months. |