Otologics

Otologics LLC is a medical device company that produces middle ear hearing implants. Its headquarters are located in Boulder, Colorado, with offices and a distribution network throughout Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Otologics
TypePrivate
IndustryMiddle Ear Hearing Implants
Founded1996
HeadquartersBoulder, Colorado
Key people
Jose H. Bedoya, CEO
ProductsCarina, MET
Website

In 1996, Otologics LLC was founded in Boulder, Colorado by Jose Bedoya.

Otologics LLC was filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2012 and is currently negotiating with a possible buyer and seeking DIP financing.[1]

Products

Otologics produces Carina and MET, middle ear implants which bypass the ear canal and eardrum.[2] The Carina device is Otologics’ flagship product and it includes a rechargeable battery and a microphone that is implanted entirely under the skin.[2] Carina and MET received their CE mark in October 2006[2] and are sold throughout Europe, Asia and Latin America.[3] In the United States, Otologics hearing implants are currently undergoing approval process by the Food and Drug Administration.

References
  1. "Otologics files for bankruptcy". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2020-07-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. L.Bruschini, F. Forli, A. Santoro, P. Bruschini, S. Berrettini. Fully implantable Otologics MET Carina device for the treatment of sensorineural hearing loss. Preliminary surgical and clinical results. ACTA Otorhinolaryngologica Italia 2009; 29:79-85. Retrieved 2011-05-05. http://www.actaitalica.it/issues/2009/2-09/Bruschini.pdf
  3. Otologics official website About us.Retrieved 2011-03-18
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