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Extracting the Cochlea from a Human Temporal Bone: A Cadaveric Protocol
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Cochlear implants in the forensic identification process.

John Berketa1, Helen James, Neil Langlois

  • 1Forensic Odontology Unit, University of Adelaide, Level 3, 233 North Tce., Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia. johnberketa@hotmail.com

Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology
|April 23, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Cochlear implants, used for hearing, have unique serial numbers valuable for identifying severely decomposed or incinerated remains. This study details implant appearance and manufacturers to aid forensic identification professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Identification of severely decomposed, skeletonized, or incinerated human remains poses significant challenges.
  • Cochlear implants, devices that aid hearing, possess unique serial numbers that can aid in identification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify manufacturers of cochlear implants.
  • To illustrate the appearance of cochlear implants.
  • To assist forensic identification specialists (investigators, pathologists, anthropologists, odontologists).

Main Methods:

  • Internet-based investigation of cochlear implant manufacturers.
  • Direct contact with companies for implant information.

Main Results:

  • Explanation of the functional appearance of cochlear implants.

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  • Tabulation of cochlear implant brands.
  • Presentation of pre- and post-incineration images of implants.

    • Conclusions:

    • The increasing prevalence of cochlear implants suggests their growing relevance in forensic identification.
    • Brand and serial markings on post-incineration cochlear implants can be retrieved, aiding identification when heat-sensitive markers are compromised.