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But he'll need this device because he does not have the nerve that goes from the ear to the brain, so this is essentially replacing part of his nervous system. think of it like that. this has been done on adults before, but carol, grayson is the first child in this country to ever have this. there have been ten children total that have been approved as part of this new clinical trial, but what you just saw there is a true first. that reaction, as it got to you as it did to me, that says it all. >> it just brought tears to my eyes. and thanks for bringing your brain to the set. >> i always try....