Cochlear Limited announce the release of a new off-the-ear product. The Cochlear™ Kanso™ Sound Processor will be available for recipients to purchase from myCochlear™ Online Store from  9th February 2017.

You can download a product information sheet*.

  • Please be advised, at the time of launch, the Kanso Sound Processor will only be available via the online store as a second processor, on a fee-paying basis, and will not be available for systems supplied to new candidates, or as upgrades. The Kanso is not funded by the Ministry of Health.
  • In order to access the Cochlear Limited online store, patients must register for a myCochlear account. Details can be found here: http://www.cochlear.com/wps/wcm/connect/au/home/store
  • At launch, Kanso will be offered at a special introductory price of $5,520 + GST, for a limited time only commencing 9th February 2017 and ending 30th June 2017.
  • After purchase the Kanso will be shipped directly from Cochlear Limited with the recipient’s own (current) MAPs; your clinic may liaise with Cochlear Limited to facilitate the loading of these MAPs on purchase
  • Spare parts and accessories for the Kanso product will only be available via the Online store
  • The Kanso is only compatible with implant models after the N22 implant, which is from approximately 1998 onwards and includes the N24, Freedom, N5, and N6 system implants; contact your clinic if you want to know if your implant is compatible

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this new product. These terms may be subject to change as advice from Cochlear Limited emerges after launch of the product.

* This sheet is intended for professional use but is equally useful for recipients