Summary:
Med-El USA won a Hearing Technology Innovator Award for OtoPlan, a cutting-edge surgical software for cochlear implants.
Key Takeaways:
- Recognition of Innovation: OtoPlan was honored at the fifth annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards, celebrating advancements in hearing technology.
- Customizable Cochlear Implant Planning: The software offers personalized surgical planning by using precise cochlear measurements to select the optimal electrode length and positioning.
- Enhanced Precision and Outcomes: OtoPlan’s features support surgeons and audiologists in improving surgical precision and individualized outcomes for cochlear implant recipients.
OtoPlan, a cochlear implant surgical software solution by Med-El, has been recognized in the fifth annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards. The annual awards program, hosted by Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM), celebrates leading technological advancements and achievements within the hearing industry.
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Designed for precision and efficiency, the OtoPlan planning software combines advanced imaging capabilities with user-friendly features to optimize surgical planning, execution, and outcomes for Med-El cochlear implant recipients, allowing people with severe to profound hearing loss access to the world of sound.
OtoPlan empowers surgeons and audiologists to customize the cochlear implant journey for each patient based on their individual anatomy by providing precise cochlear measurements. This capability aids in selecting the optimal electrode from Med-El’s range of six different lengths (20-34mm) and enables individualized programming based on electrode positioning within the cochlea. These innovations differentiate OtoPlan as a programming tool in hearing healthcare technology.
“OtoPlan’s innovative blend of high-resolution imaging, personalized surgical planning, user-friendly interface, and data-driven insights set it apart as a leading solution in cochlear implant technology. Its comprehensive approach not only enhances surgical precision and informs optimal electrode selection, but also drives continuous improvement and education in the field of audiology,” says John Sparacio, president and CEO of Med-El USA. “We are honored to receive this recognition, and proud of the role OtoPlan plays in advancing the field of cochlear implant surgery.”Med-El was previously recognized by HHTM’s Innovator Awards, including “Innovator of the Year” in 2020 for the Synchrony Cochlear Implant (CI) System (Gold), the AudioKey App (Silver), and the BoneBridge Bone Conduction Implant (Bronze).
About the Hearing Technology Innovator Awards
The Hearing Technology Innovator Awards is a global awards program created to honor and recognize innovation within the hearing industry. Since its inception, the program has helped raise over $30,000 for hearing-related charities.
About Med-El
Med-El offers a wide range of implantable and non-implantable solutions to treat all types of hearing loss, enabling people in 137 countries enjoy the gift of hearing with the help of a Med-El device. Med-El’s hearing solutions include cochlear and middle ear implant systems, a combined electric acoustic stimulation hearing implant system, as well as surgical and non-surgical bone conduction devices.
