MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·2d agoTICI: The Story Behind the World’s First Totally Implantable Cochlear ImplantA fully implantable cochlear implant would eliminate the need for external processors, potentially improving user comfort, cosmetic acceptance, and participation in activities like swimming — representing a meaningful long-term shift in cochlear implant technology.
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·2w agoHearing milestone: MED-EL launches world first invisible cochlear implant – TICI UNICONo actionable clinical practice change yet — this is a product launch announcement with no independent efficacy or safety data; audiologists and cochlear implant teams should monitor for peer-reviewed outcomes and regulatory clearance status in their jurisdiction before...＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·2w ago· press releaseMed-El Launches TICI Unico, a Totally Invisible Cochlear ImplantA fully implantable cochlear implant with no external components could meaningfully reduce stigma and expand candidacy conversations, but clinical evidence is needed before it reshapes practice.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·2w agoMED-EL Launches TICI UNICO, First Fully Implantable Cochlear ImplantNo actionable clinical practice change at this time — the TICI UNICO is a newly launched product with no published independent clinical outcome data yet; audiologists and implant teams should monitor peer-reviewed evidence before adjusting candidacy or counselling protocols.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·2w ago· press releaseMED-EL Launches TICI UNICO, a Fully Implanted Cochlear Implant With No External ComponentsIf long-term clinical data validate performance parity with conventional systems, a fully implantable cochlear implant could meaningfully expand the pool of patients willing to pursue surgical hearing rehabilitation.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·2w ago· press releaseMED-EL Launches TICI UNICO, the World's First and Only Totally Invisible Cochlear ImplantA fully implantable cochlear implant with zero external components would represent a fundamental shift in the implant landscape, potentially expanding candidacy appeal for patients who decline traditional devices due to stigma or lifestyle concerns.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·2w agoHow MED-EL Cochlear Implant Design Supports Speech Understanding in NoiseUnderstanding the design rationale behind cochlear implants can inform device-selection conversations, but claims here come from the manufacturer and are not independently verified.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Cochlear implants·3w agoMED-EL Founders Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair Receive 2026 Richard N. Merkin Prize in Biomedical TechnologyRecognition of the Hochmairs' decades-long contributions underscores the transformative impact cochlear implant technology has had on the audiology field and on millions of patients worldwide.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Cochlear implants·3w agoCochlear Implant Pioneer Ingeborg Hochmair Receives Prestigious Honda Prize 2026The Honda Prize is a major international science and technology award, and its conferral on a cochlear implant pioneer further elevates the global profile of hearing implant research within the broader biomedical community.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Cochlear implants·4w agoIngeborg and Erwin Hochmair Honored for Pioneering Cochlear Implant WorkRecognition of the Hochmairs' foundational cochlear implant work highlights the long translational arc from basic engineering research to life-changing clinical devices, reinforcing the field's scientific credibility.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·6w agoNew Synchrotron Imaging Findings: Implications for Individualized Cochlear ImplantationDeeper anatomical understanding of individual cochlear variation could eventually inform more precise implant electrode selection and insertion planning, moving cochlear implantation closer to a truly personalised procedure.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoThe Failure Index as Marker of the Neural Health Profile in MED-EL CI Users: A Retrospective AnalysisCochlear implant clinicians using MED-EL devices may find the Failure Index a useful supplementary marker of spiral ganglion neuron health, but retrospective design limits immediate changes to fitting or candidacy protocols pending prospective validation.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·8w agoMulticenter Study Results on Expanded Indications in Med-EL Pediatric Cochlear Implant PopulationIf results confirm safety and efficacy in infants under 12 months and in children with residual hearing under expanded criteria, pediatric cochlear implant programs should review MED-EL candidacy guidelines accordingly — though independent replication and regulatory context...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoStapedius reflex measurements in open sound-field in children using MED-EL cochlear implant systemsIf open sound-field stapedius reflex measurements show strong agreement with direct electrical stimulation thresholds, clinicians may have a less invasive option for objective implant fitting in pediatric MED-EL users — but independent replication in larger samples is needed...＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Pediatric·8w agoSingle-Sided Deafness in Children: Background, Effects, and RehabilitationSingle-sided deafness in children is an underdiagnosed condition with meaningful developmental consequences, and audiologists benefit from accessible summaries to support parent education and referral conversations.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Pediatric·2mo agoIntroducing Speak Up, Listen Up to Empower Teens With Hearing LossAdolescent self-advocacy is a recognized gap in pediatric audiology care, and structured programs targeting this age group could complement audiological rehabilitation if independently evaluated.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoMed-El Survey: Fewer Than 3 in 10 Americans Believe Society Knows Enough About Hearing LossThe data point to a persistent public knowledge gap around hearing loss that could inform patient education and advocacy strategies for audiology practices.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoMED-EL Survey Reveals: Fewer Than 3 in 10 Americans Believe Society Knows Enough About Hearing LossLow public awareness of hearing loss can delay help-seeking behavior, reinforcing the importance of community outreach and patient education efforts by audiology practices.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·3mo agoAnatomy-Based Fitting: A Love Letter From an AudiologistAnatomy-based fitting approaches are gaining attention as a way to personalise cochlear implant programming, and clinician advocacy pieces like this reflect a broader industry shift toward individualised care — though peer-reviewed evidence should guide adoption.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·3mo ago· press releaseMed-El US Standard Pro and Micro Pro Rechargeable Batteries Now Available for Sonnet 2 and Sonnet 3 UsersExpanded rechargeable battery options for cochlear implant users can reduce daily maintenance burden and improve adherence to consistent device use.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·3mo agoMED-EL Expands Beyond Hearing Implants, Acquires Two Inner Ear Gene Therapy Programs from Rescue HearingA major cochlear implant manufacturer moving into gene therapy signals a potential industry shift toward curative biological treatments for genetic hearing loss, which could reshape long-term patient care pathways in audiology.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo agoMED-EL Acquires Two Gene Therapy Programs from Rescue Hearing Inc.MED-EL's strategic acquisition signals that major implant manufacturers are beginning to invest in biological hearing restoration, potentially reshaping the long-term competitive and treatment landscape in audiology.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Research (general)·3mo agoMed-El Acquires Two Gene Therapy Programs from Rescue HearingThis acquisition signals that major hearing implant manufacturers are betting on gene therapy as a future treatment pathway for genetic hearing loss, which could eventually reshape how audiologists counsel patients with hereditary hearing conditions.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·4mo agoCochlear implant pioneers awarded Merkin Prize in Biomedical TechnologyThe Merkin Prize recognition highlights the extraordinary scientific legacy behind cochlear implants, reinforcing the field's credibility and drawing broader public and institutional attention to hearing rehabilitation technology.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·4mo ago“Low Frequencies Are Underappreciated” — Restoring the Missing Half of CI HearingThe role of low-frequency hearing preservation in cochlear implant candidates is a legitimate and evolving clinical discussion, but this framing originates from a device manufacturer with a direct commercial interest.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Public health & policy·4mo agoEmpowering Hearing Rehabilitation in Emerging Countries: A Sustainable ApproachExpanding sustainable hearing rehabilitation infrastructure in low-resource settings is a critical global health equity challenge, and manufacturer-led perspectives can shape how the field approaches these markets.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Cochlear implants·5mo agoMed-El Co-Founder Ingeborg Hochmair Receives Honorary DoctorateHochmair's recognition highlights the continued academic and scientific prestige attached to cochlear implant innovation, reinforcing audiology's interdisciplinary engineering roots.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·5mo agoOTOGUIDE: A New Precision Surgery Tool for Individualized Cochlear ImplantationIf validated, patient-specific surgical planning tools like OTOGUIDE could improve electrode placement accuracy and hearing outcomes in cochlear implantation, but independent evidence is needed before clinical adoption.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Education & training·5mo agoMED‑EL Co‑Founder Ingeborg Hochmair Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Michigan and Delivers 2026 Rackham KeynoteHochmair's recognition highlights the lasting influence of cochlear implant pioneers on both engineering and audiology, reinforcing the field's academic and scientific prestige.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·5mo agoSONNET 3: Flexible EarhookShort instructional video from MED-EL demonstrating how to bend the flexible earhook on the SONNET 3 cochlear implant audio processor for a comfortable fit.＋Save
