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Multithumb found errors on this page: There was a problem loading image C:\wamp\www\images/stories/08_ear.jpg  Cochlear Ltd, an Australian maker of cochlear ear implants -- used to improve hearing -- is recalling its biggest selling devices because some units suddenly stop working, the Associated Press reported Tuesday. Problems with the CI512 model of its Nucleus CI500 devices have led to a voluntary global recall of the entire line. Cochlear has said it will provide replacements for re-implantation. The company said the defective devices were unlikely to cause any health problems, the AP said. And those who have the CI500 implants but have not had difficulties can continue using the artificial ear, the company advised. In addition to the CI512 unit, the recall includes the CI513, CI551 double array implant and ABI 541 auditory brainstem implant, the AP said. "We don't know what the cause is," Cochlear chief executive Chris Roberts said. (Source: news.yahoo)   Socialize this Subscribe to our RSS feed to stay in touch and receive all of TT updates right in your feed reader
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