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12/09/2025

Marcia’s story is a powerful example of what’s possible when innovative technology meets an exceptional care team. After years of declining hearing, she turned to the Iowa otolaryngology experts who pioneered robotic-assisted cochlear implant surgery. Check out her full story: https://uihc.org/patient-story/cochlear-implant-surgery-restores-lost-hearing?

A diagnosis of an inner ear disease nearly two decades ago created the loss of more than Marcia’s hearing. With her declining health she was forced to give up her job, her sculpting hobby, and even her home in the high altitudes of Colorado.

Then she learned about a robotic-assisted cochlear implant surgery created by our otolaryngology experts in 2021. Marcia had her surgery in March 2024 and within three months she was hearing as well as a patient a year out from surgery.

“The hearing is not perfect, but it’s so much better than it used to be,” she says. “I can function in society.”

Read more of Marcia’s story at the link in the comments.

12/03/2025

Thrilled to work with Dr. Brent Wilkerson and the team at Prisma Health!

11/25/2025

🚀Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist reached 100 iotaSOFT cases today! This achievement highlights the expertise of their surgical and audiology teams, and is reflection of their steady commitment to precision and patient-focused care. For Atrium Wake Forest, 100 robotic-assisted cochlear implant surgeries is just the beginning, and we’re grateful to be part of what comes next.

11/18/2025

USC Health highlights California’s first robotically-assisted cochlear implant surgery in their newest issue. Proud to support the continued advancement of care for CI-eligible patients. This issue is a must-read!

10/30/2025

Claudia Gonzales, who lost nearly all her hearing, never imagined she’d answer the phone again. In June 2024, she became the first person in California to undergo robot-assisted cochlear implant surgery at Keck Medicine of USC with Dr. Seiji Shibata.

The procedure was life-changing. When her device was first activated, she heard the audiologist ask, “Can you hear me?” - and could respond. Today, she’s back to running her business, enjoying conversations, and connecting with her family in ways she hadn’t experienced for years because of her cochlear implant.

“I feel like I am getting a second chance at life, and I am taking advantage of this as much as I can,” Claudia says.

Claudia’s story is a reminder of why advancing cochlear implant access matters. Less than 5% of eligible patients worldwide receive a cochlear implant today. Together with innovative technology and dedicated clinical partners, we’re working to change that.

Read Claudia's full story here:

After lifelong hearing loss, Claudia Gonzales became the first California patient to receive the robotically assisted procedure.

10/01/2025

4 Reasons It May Be Time to Explore Cochlear Implants 👂

1️⃣ Hearing aids aren’t enough – Struggling to hear clearly, even with amplification, may mean it’s time for a cochlear implant.
2️⃣ Missing out on conversations – Regain the ability to follow calls, meetings, and group conversations, and reconnect with loved ones.
3️⃣ Protect your brain health – Untreated hearing loss is linked to cognitive decline; cochlear implants can help keep your brain engaged.
4️⃣ Robotic-assisted surgery – Advanced technology is now used for more consistent results, giving you peace of mind.

🔗 Read more here: https://hearinghealthfoundation.org/blogs/beyond-hearing-aids-4-reasons-to-explore-cochlear-implants

09/25/2025

👏 Did you know? More than 60 million people worldwide live with severe hearing loss — yet fewer than 5% of those who could benefit ever receive a cochlear implant.

That’s why milestones like this matter: the iotaSOFT® Insertion System has now been part of over 1,000 cochlear implant surgeries.

Surgeons are seeing the difference:
💬 “As our cochlear implant program nears its 100th iotaSOFT insertion, I’ve seen firsthand the benefits of a steady, controlled advancement of the electrode array,” said Dr. Eric Kraus, otologic surgeon at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

Every surgery done with greater consistency and control brings more confidence to patients — opening the door to life-changing hearing.

Read the press release here: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/iotamotion-surpasses-1-000-clinical-procedures-performed-with-iotasoft-defining-a-new-era-in-cochlear-implant-surgery-302566605.html?tc=eml_cleartime

09/15/2025

Robotic-assisted insertion with iotaSOFT means more precise placement and better peace of mind. ➡️ Swipe to discover how this could change your cochlear implant journey. Learn more: https://iotamotion.com/hearing-advanced/

08/27/2025

In case you missed it: UMass Memorial Medical Center shared Leanne Lacroix’s journey from sudden hearing loss to hearing again - thanks to expert care and a robot the size of your thumb.

UMass Memorial Medical Center is among the first hospitals in the state to use the thumb-sized robot to help restore hearing.

08/18/2025

We’re proud to see UMass Memorial Medical Center featured in the news for helping patient Leanne Lacroix regain her hearing through cochlear implantation. Using the iotaSOFT® Insertion System, surgeons delivered a precise, controlled, and consistent electrode insertion — bringing robotic-assisted innovation to the operating room.

UMass Memorial is now the second hospital in Massachusetts to adopt iotaSOFT, expanding access to advanced hearing solutions for more patients.

👉 Read the full story here:

UMass Memorial Medical Center is among the first hospitals in the state to use the thumb-sized robot to help restore hearing.

08/12/2025

Huge shoutout to UNC ENT for leading the way in cochlear implants! The largest program in the U.S. and pushing boundaries in hearing care - from robotics and beyond. Big impact for patients today and tomorrow.

03/03/2025

Today, March 3, is World Hearing Day! This year’s theme, "Changing Mindsets: Empowering Yourself," encourages everyone to take action on their hearing health.

🐌 Meet SloMo! He’s on a mission to educate people worldwide about cochlear implants and why a slow and steady insertion matters. He also wants to spread the word about the following:
- Know your hearing number: www.HearingNumber.org
- When hearing aids aren’t enough, cochlear implants can help.

Learn more by watching this video!