Press Releases

MED‑EL Co‑Founder Ingeborg Hochmair Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Michigan and Delivers 2026 Rackham Keynote

May 4, 2026

Dr. Ingeborg Hochmair, co‑founder of MED‑EL, received an Honorary Doctor of Engineering from the University of Michigan and inspired graduates as the 2026 Rackham keynote speaker.

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MED-EL USA Presents Real World Clinical Insights to Support Tailored Hearing Solutions at the 2026 American Cochlear Implant Association Meeting

Apr 29, 2026

MED-EL to Highlight Data from Landmark Studies Supporting Expanded Pediatric Indications

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MED-EL U.S. Launches Two New Rechargeable Battery Options with up to 23 Hours of Hearing for the SONNET 3 Audio Processor

Mar 3, 2026

SONNET 3 Recharged: Smart, user-focused design featuring fast USB-C charging, child-safe locks, and eco-friendly packaging

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Cochlear Implant Pioneers and MED-EL Founders Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair Honored with 2026 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

Feb 3, 2026

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Unique Remote Care Program and HearCare App Expand Access to Cochlear Implant Support

Feb 3, 2026

MED-EL USA Spotlights Smart Telehealth Platform for Audiologists and Cochlear Implant Recipients

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MED-EL Cochlear Implant Becomes First FDA-Approved Option for Children Seven Months and Older

Dec 4, 2025

First and Only Cochlear Implant FDA Approved for Youngest Infant Population

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MED-EL USA Invites Young Innovators to Shape the Future of Hearing: 2026 IDEASforEARS Contest Now Open

Nov 10, 2025

Microsoft Returns as Official Technology Partner, Empowering Global Creativity and Inclusion

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MED-EL and Starkey Win Hearing Technology Innovator Award for Revolutionizing Bimodal Hearing with DualSync Technology

Sep 26, 2025

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Press Statement on MED-EL’s Resolution of PPP Loan Matter

Sep 5, 2025

MED-EL Corporation has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve the government’s inquiry into a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan received during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Starkey and MED-EL Announce All-New DualSync Partnership to Advance Bluetooth Connectivity for Cochlear Implant Users

Jun 11, 2025

MED-EL and Starkey are partnering to deliver synchronized Bluetooth® streaming for bimodal users – combining the strengths of cochlear implants and hearing aids to provide a seamless, connected hearing experience powered by two global leaders in hearing technology.

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MED-EL USA Presents Single-Sided Deafness, Tailored Solutions at 2025 American Cochlear Implant Association Meeting

Apr 23, 2025

SONNET 3 Audio Processor Launches in U.S., Offering Integrated Wireless Connectivity and a Design Optimized for Bilateral Use

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The Future of Cochlear Implants: Promising Feasibility Study Results for MED-EL’s Totally Implantable Cochlear Implant (TICI)

Mar 3, 2025

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MED-EL USA Announces FDA Approval of SONNET 3 Audio Processor with Built-In Direct Streaming, Compact Design and Enhanced Features

Feb 14, 2025

SONNET 3 offers exceptional sound quality, integrated wireless connectivity, and a design optimized for bilateral use.

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MED-EL USA Offers Free One-Year Subscription to Meludia Online Music Training Program for New and Existing MED-EL Users

Jan 29, 2025

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MED-EL USA Invites Young Innovators to Shape the Future of Hearing Technology in the 2025 IDEASforEARS Contest

Nov 14, 2024

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MED-EL Corporation Announces FDA Approval of Expanded Candidacy Indications and Hearing Preservation Results for the MED-EL Cochlear Implant System

Nov 12, 2024

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MED-EL USA Honored with Hearing Technology Innovator Award for OTOPLAN in Cochlear Implant Category

Sep 12, 2024

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