MED-EL and Starkey have announced a collaboration they say will enable an all-new Bluetooth listening experience for people with a MED-EL cochlear implant and Starkey products.
The new technology will expand Bluetooth connectivity solutions for people using bimodal hearing technology.
The announcement was made at CI2024, the 17th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Technologies in Vancouver on 10 July 2024.
The organisations said the collaboration marked the start of an enhanced Bluetooth experience between MED-EL cochlear implants and Starkey hearing aids which would allow users to take advantage of all streaming technology that Bluetooth offers.
“Last year, from the podium at my first ACIA (American Cochlear Implant Alliance) meeting since joining MED-EL, I promised MED-EL would ask our customers more questions and listen to the answers,” said Mr John Sparacio, president and CEO, MED-EL USA.
“By announcing this exciting collaboration with Starkey today, we expect to co-develop solutions to enhance your MED-EL patient’s binaural hearing experience. Just like you asked.”
Mr Brandon Sawalich, president and CEO of Starkey added: “Today marks the beginning of two global technology leaders coming together to help more people hear their very best. Partnering with MED-EL continues Starkey’s vision to always push the edge of what’s possible.”
Starkey is a leader in hearing technology and MED-EL Medical Electronics is a leader in implantable hearing solutions.
