Technology · 2026-06-15
MRI Safety in Cochlear Implants — How Far We've Come
Modern cochlear implants such as MED-EL's SYNCHRONY 2 offer MRI compatibility up to 3.0 Tesla without magnet removal, reflecting major advances in implant design.
Patients with cochlear implants increasingly need MRI scans during their lifetime. Newer implants are MR Conditional at 1.5T and 3.0T without magnet removal, removing a major past pain point. Always inform your radiologist about your implant and check the manufacturer's MRI guidance.
Source: Manufacturer guidance