MED-EL Medical Electronics

MED-EL is a leading family-owned company based in Innsbruck, Austria, specializing in the development and manufacturing of hearing implant systems. Founded by scientists Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair, MED-EL developed the world's first microelectronic, multichannel cochlear implant in 1977, laying the foundation for modern hearing solutions[3][5].

MED-EL offers a wide range of implantable and non-implantable hearing solutions, including:

• Cochlear Implants: These enable people with severe to profound hearing loss to hear again.
• Middle Ear Implants: Suitable for mild to severe conductive hearing loss.
• Electroacoustic Stimulation (EAS): Combines cochlear implant technology with acoustic amplification.
• Bone Conduction Implants: Both implantable and non-implantable systems for transmitting sound waves directly to the skull[3][5].

MED-EL's main mission is to overcome hearing loss as a communication barrier and improve the quality of life for people with hearing impairments. The company places great emphasis on innovation, customer orientation, and high-quality service[1][5].

MED-EL invests heavily in research and development to continuously set new technological standards. With 15-20% of revenue allocated to research and development, the company demonstrates its commitment to future hearing solutions[5]. Additionally, MED-EL collaborates closely with international research institutions to develop innovative products that improve the lives of people with hearing loss[5].

MED-EL is active in 137 countries and aims to combat hearing loss worldwide. With over 5,200 clinics using MED-EL products, the company is an important partner in healthcare[5].

Through its comprehensive service offerings and Care Centers, MED-EL provides tailored support for its customers, highlighting customer orientation and service as central values of the company[1].

• 1 - https://www.medel.com/de/about-medel/deutschland
• 2 - https://www.medel.com/de-ch
• 3 - https://www.comeo.de/pr/newsreader/unternehmensprofil-med-el.html
• 4 - https://www.medel.com/de
• 5 - https://www.medel.com/de/press-room/press-details/2023/06/26/firmen-profil