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

Indications

• Conductive or mixed hearing loss
• Unilateral, bilateral
• Stable bone conduction hearing 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 hearing disorders
• Realistic expectations
• Minimum age: 5 years