HearPeers Heroes stream2525 Posted October 22, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Why did you chose Medel over other brands? Your answers might help people like me who are considering CI in the near future . Please tell us your opinion . In addition, which processor are you using , and why you love than more than other ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 22, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 I had a choice between the 3 CI brands that are FDA approved, Med-El, Advanced Bionics and Cochlear. Due to the condition of my cochlea, the surgeon needed to have a split electrode array option in the operating room in case the regular electrode arrays would not go in. Two companies at that time offered split array options; Med-El and Cochlear. When we discussed which company’s set of electrode array options gave the best chance of working in my cochlea we chose Med-El. Med-El has a test electrode array(s) which can be used by our surgeons during the operation. So my choice was the result of the many electrode array options that Med-El offers and the condition of my right cochlea. Eight months later when it was time to implant my left side, I was again given a choice. I chose Med-El based on the awesome results my right side experienced in such a short time. There are many things to consider when choosing a brand. After the fact, I learned that not all brands offer backwards compatibility when they release new processors. Med-El does and I will appreciate that many years from now when I can use the newest Med-El processors with my present internal parts. I have 3 types of Med-El processors (Sonnets, Rondos and an Opus2). The Rondos and Opus2 processors are based on the same platform- just different wearing options. The Sonnet is a BTE processor with dual mics and offers an integrated Roger X receiver called the Roger 21. Although it has built-in 2.4 wireless connectivity, Med-El has not yet released the devices that work with that feature so it is dormant at this time. Med-El has recently announced the Rondo 2 processor. You can read lots of information about the Rondo 2 here in the Rondo 2 topic. I wish you the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted October 22, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 I was not given a choice. The medical team here in Ontario chooses for you. I have a Sonnet and I love it! I chose Sonnet because I wanted the latest technology as it has to last for five years minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HearPeers Heroes Valentin Posted April 14, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 Support MRI. When I was surgered, the implant support TESLA 1 .5, but now and new syncrony implant they allow up to TESLA 3.0 without remove internal magnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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