The Cochlear™ Osia® System represents a significant advancement in bone conduction hearing technology. As we celebrate five years of innovation and over 25,000 systems in use worldwide, the Cochlear Osia System continues to set new benchmarks in the field. Here are some noteworthy facts about this remarkable system, highlighting its unique features and craftsmanship involved in its production.
Quiz your colleagues on the information below!
Q: The Cochlear Osia System is the first and only system with a ________ transducer.
A: The Cochlear Osia System is the first and only system with a piezoelectric transducer.
Q: How do you pronounce “piezoelectric”?
A:Piezoelectric is pronounced ‘pē-ay-zoh-electric.’
Q: What year did the Cochlear Osia System launch?
A:The Osia System was first commercially available in the US in 2020.
Q: How many Osia Systems have been implanted worldwide?
A: Over 25,000 systems have been implanted across the globe.
Q: Name 3 unique benefits of the Piezo Power transducer.
A: 1) Ability to deliver high-frequency power, 2) slim design and 3) MRI compatibility1-3
Q: How many years ago did the development of the Piezo Power transducer begin?
A:The development of the Piezo Power transducer started over 15 years ago.
Q: When was the first Osia System (OSI100) implantation performed?
A: The first Osia System implantation (OSI100) was performed in March 2017 in Melbourne, Australia.
Q: How many interchangeable color covers are included with each Osia System?
A: Each Osia System comes with five interchangeable color covers.
Q: How many countries were involved in the development of the Osia System?
A: More than 50 clinicians from over 15 countries were involved in the development of the Osia System.
Lastly, check out this video to see what goes into manufacturing the Osia System:
We hope you had fun with this and learned something new! For more information on the Cochlear Osia System, please reach out to your local Cochlear representative or check out our website.
- Osia System R5 Datasheet. Cochlear Limited, Sweden. 2023; D1991788.
- Osia OSI200 Implant Technical Brief. Cochlear Limited, Sweden. 2020; D1602089.
- Goh J. OSI200 Implant MRI Safety Verification Report. D1439962. Cochlear Bone Anchored Solutions AB, Sweden 2019.
