HearPeers Heroes Jewel Posted January 20, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 I asked my surgeon which brand he would recommend. He asked me which one I was leaning towards. I told him Med-El. He said that's a good brand because of the MRI. I don't know if he would change now since AB also has a CI that is compatible with MRIs now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kylie Posted January 20, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 I had quite a different experience with the team in Perth. I was not given a choice, just told that the device will be from med-el and was given a bunch of brochures etc about it. I'm not unhappy about this, especially after researching the alternatives, but it's curious that others have choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 20, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 @Kylie I believe CI candidates in Canada have the same experience. The CI team chooses the brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hicksy Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 No so in Ontario at my clinic. We have the choice between 4 brands. I was given info on Med El, Cochlear and AB a few years ago when it was my time to choose. I see they have added Neurelec/Oticon since... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Featherston Posted January 20, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 20 minutes ago, Hicksy said: No so in Ontario at my clinic. We have the choice between 4 brands. I was given info on Med El, Cochlear and AB a few years ago when it was my time to choose. I see they have added Neurelec/Oticon since... I didn't know the Oticon device was approved in Canada. I wonder when FDA will permit its launch in the US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted January 20, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 That’s cool @Hicksy. It must vary from center to center or province to province. Or possibly the people from Canada who commented that they did not have a choice of brand were implanted awhile ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel the Stranger Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 On 1/20/2019 at 8:17 PM, Kylie said: I had quite a different experience with the team in Perth. I was not given a choice, just told that the device will be from med-el and was given a bunch of brochures etc about it. I'm not unhappy about this, especially after researching the alternatives, but it's curious that others have choices. @Kylie, it is possible that they didn't give you a choice because you are going with Medicare? If so, I'm surprised that they didn't force you to go with Cochlear as it is an Australian company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kylie Posted February 3, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Daniel the Stranger said: @Kylie, it is possible that they didn't give you a choice because you are going with Medicare? If so, I'm surprised that they didn't force you to go with Cochlear as it is an Australian company. Possibly, I really don't know. Another thing I might ask! Daniel the Stranger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted June 2, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 @hissyfitz63@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissyfitz63@gmail.com Posted June 2, 2019 Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 Hi Mary Beth, they did? Gave me a choice of 3 different types, but at that time, I didn't know I could be a recipient? Have tons of questions now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted June 2, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 @hissyfitz63@gmail.com yup. Most of us have been in your shoes. Three CI brands have FDA approval in the US. Many CI centers work with all three brands. Start asking us questions. We are a friendly, helpful bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissyfitz63@gmail.com Posted June 2, 2019 Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 Ok, they gave me a choice of Medel, cochlear America and advanced bionics, was already told by my hospital they won't scan Medel, anad they don't know anything about Ab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted June 2, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 @hissyfitz63@gmail.com What do you mean by your hospital will not scan Med-El ? MRI scans? Med-El Synchrony implants can undergo MRI 3T scans. We have members here who have had MRI scans with their Med-El implants. There is a Med-El medical info booklet that explains MRI safety with Med-El implants. I will try to post a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted June 2, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 @hissyfitz63@gmail.com https://s3.medel.com/documents/AW/AW33289_30_Manual Medical Procedures - EN English_web.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted June 2, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 And here https://blog.medel.pro/mri-cochlear-implants-reliability/ @hissyfitz63@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy123 Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 Interesting to note my team at the University Hospital in London Ontario told me they use med el only. My surgeon explained that he preferred that brand over the others concerning the actual implant not the processor. However an online friend I meant on one of the FB groups lives in Belleview ON. I believe, her implant was done at Sunnybrook in Toronto and had a choice of several cochlear brand implants. I was concerned that I did not have any options however having done some research I feel Med el will suit me just fine... Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted June 10, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 @Sandy123 Med-El works great for me! Wishing you the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy123 Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 It's great to hear that others are doing well with Med El. Looking forward to this journey.... Mary Featherston and Mary Beth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 My surgeon didn't offer recommendations for the implant. My discussions were mostly with my audiologist. Originally was going to go with Cochlear since that's the only processor they had to offer at the clinic, but they got Med-El a few months before my surgery and my audi recommended checking it out. Ultimately, I went with Med-el for many reasons. But the internal part my surgeon chose, I don't remember having a discussion or decision on that part.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted September 30, 2020 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 @Samantha Which CI Center do you go to? I go to New York Eye and Ear (NYEE) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Ear nose and throat associates in Pinellas County, Florida Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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