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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
  • Stable bone conduction thresholds: <50 dB at 500 Hz to approximately 60 dB at 4 kHz - see diagram
  • Absence of active middle ear infections
  • Anatomy that allows for the placement of the FMT on a suitable vibrating middle ear structure
  • No retrocochlear or central auditory disorders
  • Realistic expectations
  • Minimum age: 5 years

Key features of the VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE Middle Ear Implant

key-featureTranscutaneous transmission leaves skin intact
key-featureNo acoustic feedback
key-featureMiddle ear structures are preserved
key-featureNatural sound thanks to direct inner ear stimulation through the FMT transducer
key-featureBetter ventilation and reduced risk of infection by not obstructing the ear canal
key-featureStable audiological results independent of outer or middle ear condition
key-feature1.5 Tesla MRI without surgery*

SAMBA 2 Audio Processor

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

 

*Unless required for diagnostic reasons.

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