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Conditions of the outer or middle ear with
mild to severe sensorineural hearing loss

Indications

  • Mild to severe sensorineural hearing loss
  • Unilateral, bilateral
  • Stable air conduction thresholds: <65 dB at 500 Hz up to approx. 80 dB at 6 kHz – see red area in chart
  • Normal middle ear function shown in impedance measurements and pure tone threshold audiometry
  • Speech audiometry corresponding to pure tone audiogram, minimum 50% at MCL with headphones in open-set word test
  • Better speech understanding possible with amplification
  • No retrocochlear or central hearing disorders
  • Realistic expectations
  • Minimum age: 10 years

Key features of the VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE middle ear implant system

Transcutaneous transmission leaves skin intact
Stable audiological results independent of outer or middle ear condition
Middle ear structures are preserved
Natural sound quality thanks to direct inner ear stimulation via FMT
Free ear canal leads to better ventilation and mimized infection risk
1.5 Tesla* MRI Without Surgery**
No acoustic feedback

SAMBA 2 audio processor

Lightweight, thin, comfortable and discreet to wear
8-10 days of battery life
Easy to use
Streaming options
Splash-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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