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MED-EL USA Launches 2018-19 Ideas4Ears Children's Invention Contest

November 12, 2018

In honor of World Inventors‘ Day, the company is launching the 2018-19 Ideas4Ears Children’s Invention Contest. Last year, there were two winners from America who won a trip to MED-EL’s internat...   Read More

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MED-EL USA Obtains FDA De Novo Clearance for BONEBRIDGE Bone Conduction Implant System

July 24, 2018

MED-EL USA announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted de novo clearance for the BONEBRIDGE bone conduction hearing implant system for individuals 12 years and older w...   Read More

FDA Approves Industry's First Off-the-Ear Audio Processor with Wireless Charging: MED-EL's RONDO 2

May 17, 2018

The FDA has approved RONDO 2 Audio Processor with a revolutionary wireless charging pad. This is an industry first designed to charge the processor automatically, without extra wires and cables, and n...   Read More

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MED-EL USA Receives FDA Clearance for ADHEAR, a Revolutionary Non-surgical Bone Conduction Hearing Solution

May 1, 2018

MED-EL USA, a leading provider of hearing implant solutions, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the next generation of non-surgical bone conduction hearing te...   Read More

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New Survey Indicates Growing Openness About Hearing Loss, Particularly Among Family Members

September 1, 2017

Campaign urges grandchildren and grandparents to connect on September 10, Grandparent’s Day.August 30, 2017 – (DURHAM, NC) – In honor of National Grandparent’s Day on September...   Read More

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MED-EL NEWS: Latest EXPLOREMAGAZINE Focuses on Ever-Present Phenomenon of Time and How it is Constantly Slipping Through Our Fingers

May 27, 2017

MED-EL has launched the latest issue of its flagship EXPLOREMAGAZINE, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of hearing loss through inspiring and extraordinary stories. In this edition, c...   Read More

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MED-EL Announces Launch of ASM 2.0 Features for SONNET and SONNET EAS Audio Processors

May 12, 2017

New Features Incorporate Microphone Directionality and Wind Noise Reduction.May 10, 2017 – (DURHAM, NC) – MED-EL USA announced today the availability of Automatic Sound Management (ASM) 2....   Read More

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MED-EL Launches Ideas 4 Ears Children's Competition to Discover the Next Generation of Inventors of Hearing Technology

May 2, 2017

Global competition launched to raise awareness of hearing loss and technology.May 1, 2017 – (DURHAM, NC) – MED-EL USA, a leading provider and inventor of hearing implant systems, today ann...   Read More

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World Hearing Day Video Highlights Importance of Hearing Life's Great Moments

March 7, 2017

MED-EL launches campaign to promote greater hearing health globally.March 3, 2017 – (DURHAM, NC) – To mark World Hearing Day 2017, MED-EL, a leading provider of hearing implant solutions,...   Read More

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MED-EL Convenes Global Hearing Implant Researchers for Age-Related Hearing Loss Workshop in New York

January 14, 2017

January 12, 2017 – (New York, NY) – More than 100 leading scientists and hearing health experts from around the world will gather starting today for a two-day scientific workshop sponsored...   Read More

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MED-EL Launches New Spotify Playlist featuring Holiday Tunes

December 3, 2016

“MED-EL Music for the Holidays” Designed for Cochlear Implant Recipient and Family Enjoyment.   Read More

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FDA Approves the MED-EL SYNCHRONY EAS Hearing Implant System

September 20, 2016

92 percent of clinical trial participants report improvement hearing in background noise in the first 12 months.September 16, 2016 – (Durham, NC) – MED-EL USA announced today the FDA appro...   Read More

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MED-EL Announces the Acquisition of Bone Conduction Technology from Otorix AB

July 18, 2016

Innovative non-implantable system will expand MED-EL’s range of hearing solutions.July 15, 2016 – (Innsbruck, Austria) – MED-EL has announced the acquisition of the Adjoin bone condu...   Read More

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MED-EL's COMBI 40+ Cochlear Implant Receives FDA Approval for 1.5T MRI with the Internal Magnet in Place

July 15, 2016

Approval Provides Historic Access to MRI for Cochlear Implant Recipients; July 14, 2016 – (DURHAM, NC) – Global hearing implant manufacturer MED-EL announced today the FDA approval of its COMBI 40...   Read More

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FDA Approves Rechargeable Battery Options for MED-EL's SONNET Audio Processor

June 6, 2016

The SONNET Audio Processor with the Micro rechargeable battery will be the lightest on the marketJune 2, 2016 – (DURHAM, NC) – MED-EL announced today the FDA approval of two new rechargeab...   Read More

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WaterWear for OPUS 2 and SONNET Receives FDA Approval

June 1, 2016

Completely submergible behind-the-ear audio processor covers available late summer 2016.May 31, 2016 – (Durham, NC) – MED-EL announced today the FDA approval of the WaterWear accessory for...   Read More

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MED-EL Launches First Spotify Playlist Designed Specifically for Cochlear Implant Users

May 10, 2016

Listeners can Follow MED-EL to Tune In and Start Enjoying during May’s Better Hearing and Speech Month.May 9, 2016 – (DURHAM, NC) – In celebration of May’s Better Hearing and S...   Read More

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MED-EL Launches "Inside Story" Series at CI2016 to Give Consumers Access to the Latest Research News in the Cochlear Implant Community

May 6, 2016

May 5, 2016 – (DURHAM, NC) – Global hearing implant leader MED-EL announced today the launch of the “Inside Story” interview series to provide consumers with an inside look at...   Read More

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World Hearing Day Video Highlights Benefits of Early Treatment for Childhood Hearing Loss

March 3, 2016

Global campaign to support World Hearing Day raises awareness of early intervention.Innsbruck, Austria – (March 3, 2016) – Today is World Hearing Day – an initiative led by the World...   Read More

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First U.S. Patient Receives MED-EL's SYNCHRONY Cochlear Implant

March 24, 2015

UNC implants patient with history of back surgery, need for future MRI.March 24, 2015 – (DURHAM, NC) –MED-EL USA officials announced that the first SYNCHRONY cochlear implant has successfu...   Read More

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