North Texas Cochlear Implant Program

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Speech Processing - Warranty/Loss Information - Other Resources


Warranty / Loss Information

 

 

A. Warranty Information

 

Advanced Bionics Corp.- Clarion

• implanted components are under warranty for 10 years

• speech processor, single-unit headpiece (excluding cables) and battery charger have a 3 year warranty; extended warranty can be purchased through company

Cochlear Corp. - Nucleus 24

• implanted components are under warranty for 10 years

• external components (speech processor and headset and battery charger) (excluding batteries and cables) are warranted for 3 years; extended warranty can be purchased through company

MED-EL - Combi 40+

• implanted components are under warranty for 10 years

• speech processor, single-unit headset and battery charger have a 3 year warranty; extended warranty can be purchased from the company

 

 

B. Accidental Damage Beyond Repair/Loss Coverage

 

Advanced Bionics Corp.- Clarion

• Accidental damage or loss insurance is available from ESCO.  This insurance covers the speech processor and the headpiece for 1 year for $135 (subject to change)

• To get more information call (800) 992-3726 or check the web page at http://www.earserv.com

Cochlear Corp. - Nucleus 24

• Cochlear Corp. will replace the speech processor one time within the original three year warranty period if the processor is lost.  After that, accidental damage or loss insurance for the Nucleus 24 (Sprint and Esprit processors covered separately) is available from ESCO.  This insurance covers the speech processor and the headpiece for 1 year for $135 (subject to change)

• To get more information call (800) 992-3726 or check the web page at http://www.earserv.com

MED-EL - Combi 40+

• Accidental damage or loss insurance is offered through MED-El or ESCO.  Contact MED-EL or ESCO for more detailed information.

 


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