Enhancing the Quality of Life

MED‑EL offers a research heritage spanning 30 years, and continues to pioneer cochlear implant technology and research worldwide. Cochlear implant users in over 80 countries benefit from the advanced technology of MED‑EL cochlear implant systems. These systems are designed according to the highest safety and reliability standards and integrate the latest technological advancements.

Thin Implant Profile

This is especially important for young children, so the device can be placed in a comfortable location behind a small ear.

Soft Electrode Array

The small diameter and soft, flexible electrode minimizes trauma to the delicate structures of the cochlea.

Complete Cochlear Coverage

An electrode array that extends the entire length of the cochlea provides a full range of sounds that are important for optimal speech understanding. MED‑EL is the only cochlear implant that can provide electrical stimulation to the entire cochlea.

Electrode Options

MED‑EL offers electrodes designed for special conditions – such as ossification or cochlear malformations – to meet the special needs of many cochlear implant users.

MED‑EL Speech Processors

MED‑EL’s speech processors are the smallest behind-the-ear (BTE) ever developed and provide excellent performance with maximum comfort and convenience during daily activities.

Unique Flexible Wearing Options for All Ages

MED‑EL offers the first system to provide a variety of wearing options – all of which are lightweight and secure enough for babies and robust enough for the most active user. Unique wearing options for children, such as the BabyBTE™, are available to meet the special needs of young children.

Switch-Free Design with Integrated Telecoil and Wireless FM Connectivity

The OPUS 2 speech processor has a switch-free design. Changes to the program, volume or sensitivity are made using the FineTuner™ remote control which is similar in size to a credit card. The FineTuner™ also allows the user to engage a built-in telecoil with or without using the speech processor microphone. A telecoil may help some users to hear on the phone, especially in noisy environments. With the OPUS 2, direct connectivity to wireless devices such as FM or Bluetooth® systems is achieved using a special battery pack cover.

Child-Friendly Features

Special safety features for children – such as lockable earhooks, tamper-proof battery packs and an indicator light – give parents peace of mind.

Never Without Sound

With battery pack options that use either readily available disposable or rechargeable batteries, MED‑EL speech processors can be powered anywhere – any time. MED‑EL offers environmentally-friendly choices with rechargeable AA batteries or its DaCapo system, an ear-level rechargeable battery pack.

Less Expensive to Operate

MED‑EL offers the most power-efficient and cost-effective BTE available. Batteries usually last 3 to 5 days.