MRI Safe - No Magnet Removal

Cochlear implant users may require an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan at some point in their life, so MRI compatibility is an important consideration when selecting a cochlear implant. MED-EL cochlear implants offer MRI safety* without the need to surgically remove the internal magnet. At MED-EL, we recognize the importance of providing access to sophisticated medical diagnostics, including MRI, without any surgical intervention.

• No need for surgery to remove and replace the internal magnet
• No incision or swelling to heal after an MRI scan
• No recovery time to affect implant use or performance
• No significant impact on MRI image quality
• No limitations on daily activities following an MRI scan
• No risk of magnet displacement

* COMBI 40+ is MRI safe at 0.2, 1.0 and 1.5 Tesla depending on regulatory approval in different countries.

Please contact MED-EL prior to MRI examination for important guidelines.