Technology

TICI UNICO, the totally invisible cochlear implant, is here! Fully implanted under the skin, it helps people with severe-to-profound hearing loss understand sound. But how exactly does it charge? Can you turn it off? And how can you get it? We’re here with the answers to your most burning TICI questions!

When people first hear the words cochlear implant, they often imagine a long list of activities they won’t be able to do. Can I swim? Can I travel? What about sports, cooking, or going to an amusement park?

If you have (or had) RONDO 3, SONNET, or SONNET 2, then you’re probably familiar with AudioLink. But if you’re upgrading to SONNET 3, then you may have noticed there’s a newer device called AudioLink XT. Let’s take a look at the differences between the two devices.

What if hearing with a cochlear implant could feel more natural—not just louder or clearer, but truly aligned with you? For MED-EL cochlear implant users Mariia, Nandini, and Tracie, that’s exactly what anatomy-based fitting (ABF) did. Read on to find out how anatomy-based fitting can improve your hearing experience with a cochlear implant.

Are long trips to the clinic for a simple fitting adjustment a hassle? Have you ever lost or damaged your cochlear implant audio processor and had to deal with hearing downtime? Do you wish there were a simple way for you to check whether your implant and audio processor are working properly from the comfort of your own home? Enter the HearCare MED-EL app.

You might be exhausted. But your SONNET 3 is not. The new rechargeable batteries for SONNET 3 have more than enough energy to get you through the day. Read on for all the details.