The U.S. FDA apporves the world's first single unit-audio processor.
According to a press release from Med-El, the compact design of the product combines the microphone, battery pack, and coil into a single externally-worn processor, and can be used with all Med-El cochlear implants.
With the FDA approval of the Rondo, MED-EL cochlear implant users will now have the option of selecting the first-ever audio processor without an ear hook and separate coil and cable. The processor attaches magnetically to the internal implant component; a variety of magnet strengths are available, ranging from soft to standard, strong and super strong.
“The Rondo audio processor is an exciting addition to MED-EL’s wide portfolio of implant system solutions that provide our candidates with options to fit their unique hearing loss situation and lifestyle,” said Richard Collette, president and CEO, Med-El Corp. USA. “We are thrilled to be able to offer this revolutionary single-unit processor to our cochlear implant users, because it makes the external equipment even less noticeable.”
The Rondo will be available in four colors: Anthracite, Nordic Grey, Crème, and Ebony. Med-El USA plans to launch the processor in the Spring of 2013.
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