When you are trying to make an important choice, whether you are buying a car or buying an implant system, you want to understand all the features and details. Learning about implant technology can be overwhelming when you are trying to compare. On this page, we have tried to sum up the reasons that we think you might want to seriously consider MED-EL.

The founders, designers, researchers and support teams at MED-EL have a clear philosophy: we want to develop products that eliminate hearing loss as a barrier to communication. We want to make hearing implants that provide the best benefit, both now and in the future, and we want to provide options that meet the needs of implant users, as well as the surgeons, audiologists and habilitation specialists that support those users. You are making an investment in your future; likewise, we have made an investment in the latest technology to help make that future a bright one.

Our MAESTRO® system is comprised of two options in speech processor design, several different wearing configurations, two different implant housing designs, and a wide variety of electrode arrays. This allows candidates and professionals to select exactly that combination of components that best matches specific clinical needs or individual preferences. And all of these components are state-of-the-art technology.

A short summary of features and benefits is below, but if you have questions that have not been answered while viewing our website, then don’t hesitate to contact your clinic, or just contact MED-EL directly! You can call us at 1-888-MEDELCI (888-633-3524) or email us at implants@medelus.com, and we will be happy to answer any questions you have.

MAESTRO Cochlear Implants

• The smallest cochlear implant available, taking less space behind the ear
• The only implants to include FineHearing1 Technology for better music appreciation and hearing in noisy environments
• The longest electrode array in the industry and the only system to stimulate the entire cochlea.
• Soft, flexible electrodes in four configurations, specially designed to protect the cochlea
• Industry-leading reliability of both internal and external components
• Engineered according to the strictest safety standards

MAESTRO Processors

• The thinnest and lightest processor available today –
  so small, it’s easy to forget you are wearing it!
• New ergonomic design for maximum comfort and cosmetic appeal
• The only speech processor to include FineHearing1 Technology for better music appreciation and hearing in noisy environments
• The only system with a FineTuner remote control, allowing easy adjustment of your settings
• A standard input port for connection to FM systems, assistive listening devices – even iPod® and Bluetooth®!
• Multiple wearing styles and battery options, including the BabyBTE,™ the world’s first processor designed especially for young children
• The DaCapo rechargeable battery system - good for the environment and easy on your wallet.
• The OPUS 1 alternative speech processor style for users who prefer changing settings via integrated switches