#$%^&*AU2009101376A420130627.pdf#####ABSTRACT 2009101376 A cochlear implant system comprising: a circuit board comprising electronic circuitry configured to generate one or more signals configured to direct electrical stimulation of one or more stimulation sites within a patient; an induction coil configured to transmit a telemetry signal by generating a telemetry magnetic field; and a telemetry flux guide positioned between said induction coil and said circuit board; wherein said telemetry flux guide is configured to direct magnetic flux of said telemetry magnetic field away from said circuit board.