Most Options for Your Surgeon

A Variety of Electrode Arrays for Every Cochlea

MED-EL is the only cochlear implant manufacturer to offer a total of four electrode options, so that there will be an electrode sure to fit your unique anatomy. We can provide a variety of electrodes for your surgery, so that your surgeon has the best chance of getting the proper electrode insertion for you.

	Standard Electrode Array The Standard Electrode Array offers the deepest insertion (approximately 31mm) and widest contact spacing (2.4mm) available today. It features 12 pairs of electrode contacts and is designed to provide stimulation of the complete frequency range.
	Medium Electrode Array The Medium Electrode Array features 12 electrode pairs with moderate contact spacing for cases where deep insertion is not desired or is not possible due to anatomic restrictions.
	Compressed Electrode ArraySpecifically designed for partial ossification or malformation of the cochlea, the Compressed Electrode Array features 12 pairs of contacts equally spaced over a shorter distance to maximize the number of channels available and optimize performance.
	Split Electrode Array Specifically designed for severe ossification of the cochlea, the Split Electrode features two separate electrode branches, one with five pairs and one with seven pairs of contacts. The arrays are designed for insertion into different areas of the cochlea to maximize the number of channels available and optimize performance.

*Contact MED-EL for information on the availability of each electrode option in your area.

PULSAR Ceramic Cochlear Implant

The MAESTRO System also offers surgeons the option of the PULSAR cochlear implant, ideally suited to varying surgical styles and professional preferences. PULSAR’s strong ceramic case provides cochlear implant users identical technology to SONATA, in the most compact housing available. The decision between a PULSAR and SONATA housing is usually made by the surgeon based on professional preferences.