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VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE Middle Ear Implant

Conditions of the outer or middle ear with conductive or mixed hearing loss

  • Conductive or mixed hearing loss
  • Unilateral, bilateral
  • Absence of active middle ear infections
  • Anatomy allows placement of the FMT (Floating Mass Transducer) on a suitable vibratory middle ear structure
  • Stable bone conduction thresholds: <50 dB at 500 Hz to approx. 60 dB at 4 kHz – see diagram
  • Ability to benefit from amplification
  • No retrocochlear or central auditory disorders
  • Realistic expectations
  • Minimum age: 10 years

Key features of the VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE Middle Ear Implant

key-featureTranscutaneous transmission leaves skin intact
key-featureMiddle ear structures are preserved
key-featureFree ear canal leads to better ventilation and mimized infection risk
key-featureNo acoustic feedback
key-featureStable audiological results independent of outer or middle ear condition
key-featureNatural sound quality thanks to direct inner ear stimulation via FMT
key-feature1.5 Tesla* MRI without surgery**

SAMBA 2 Audio Processor

key-featureLightweight, thin, comfortable and discreet to wear
key-featureEasy to use
key-feature8-10 days of battery life
key-featureStreaming options
key-featureSplash-proof or waterproof with cover

 

*The VORP 503 middle ear implant is MR conditional. Recipients with VORP 503 may be safely scanned at 1.5 Tesla (T) following the conditions detailed in the instructions for use.

**Unless required for diagnostic reasons.

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