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Computationally Efficient Impact Estimation of Coil Misalignment for Magnet-Free Cochlear Implants.

Samuelle Boeckx1, Pieterjan Polfliet2, Lieven De Strycker1

  • 1KU Leuven Ghent, Campus Rabot, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 30, 2025
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Summary

Magnet-free cochlear implants (CI) are feasible, as this study models coil misalignment effects on power and data transfer. Simulation results show that with patient constraints considered, magnet-free CIs can be viable, avoiding MRI complications.

Keywords:
MATLAB implementationcochlear implantcoupling coefficientmisalignment

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Devices
  • Signal Processing

Background:

  • Cochlear implant (CI) systems utilize coupled coils for power and data transmission, incorporating a central magnet for alignment.
  • The magnet in current CIs poses a significant risk during Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans due to strong magnetic fields.
  • Developing magnet-free CI systems is crucial to overcome MRI incompatibility and advance hearing implant technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the feasibility of magnet-free cochlear implant (CI) systems.
  • To analyze the impact of coil misalignment on inductive coupling for wireless power and data transfer in CI systems.
  • To establish a reliable simulation method for evaluating magnet-free implant designs.

Main Methods:

  • Coil misalignment (lateral, vertical, angular) effects on coupling coefficient were modeled using MATLAB, based on Neumann's equation derivations.
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was used for verification, comparing simulation results against FEA software.
  • The MATLAB model's accuracy was validated, showing a median 8% relative error in coupling coefficient prediction.

Main Results:

  • The MATLAB model accurately predicts coupling coefficients under various misalignments, with a median 8% relative error compared to FEA.
  • Incorporating patient-specific factors like skin-flap thickness and mechanical dimensions reduced the mean error to below 5%.
  • The study demonstrates that magnet-free CI designs are feasible, with reliable power and data transfer.

Conclusions:

  • Magnet-free cochlear implants are a feasible alternative to current systems, mitigating MRI risks.
  • The developed MATLAB model provides a valuable tool for designing and assessing magnet-free wireless power and data transmission systems.
  • Further consideration of patient and technological constraints is key to optimizing magnet-free CI performance.