DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA — MED-EL US has announced the consumer availability of its new Standard Pro and Micro Pro rechargeable batteries for the company’s SONNET 2 and SONNET 3 audio processors. The new rechargeable batteries are designed to extend operating time while remaining compatible with MED-EL cochlear implants dating back to 1994, allowing many existing recipients to upgrade without requiring a new implant....
No actionable clinical change; audiologists fitting MED-EL SONNET 2/3 processors should be aware these rechargeable options are now commercially available to counsel patients on battery choices.
Extended rechargeable battery life addresses a common patient complaint about cochlear implant uptime, potentially improving daily device use adherence.
- 01MED-EL US has launched Standard Pro and Micro Pro rechargeable batteries for SONNET 2 and SONNET 3 processors.
- 02Standard Pro offers up to 23 hours; Micro Pro offers up to 12 hours of use per charge.
- 03Both options are now available directly to consumers.
- 04No changes to the audio processors themselves are involved — only new battery accessories.
Standard Pro rechargeable battery provides up to 23 hours of operating time on SONNET 3.
press releaseunclearMicro Pro rechargeable battery provides up to 12 hours of operating time on SONNET 3.
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