Global hearing implant leader MED-EL and leading hearing innovator in technology Starkey announced today a collaboration that will enable an all-new Bluetooth listening experience for people with a MED-EL cochlear implant (CI) and Starkey products. The announcement was made at CI2024, the 17th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Technologies, in Vancouver.
The collaboration marks the beginning of an enhanced Bluetooth experience between MED-EL CIs and Starkey hearing aids. This allows users to take advantage of all streaming technology that Bluetooth offers.
“Last year, from the podium at my first ACIA meeting since joining MED-EL, I promised MED-EL would ask our customers more questions and listen to the answers. 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,” said John Sparacio, President and CEO, MED-EL USA.
“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,” said Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey.
The new technology will expand Bluetooth connectivity solutions for people using bimodal hearing technology.
