Implantable hearing device. (Product Marketplace).Researchers presented results of a study on the long-term effects of the Vibrant(r) Soundbridge TM at the American Academy of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting and OTO EXPO, confirming that the device is safe and effective for long-term use. The Vibrant Soundbridge, developed by Symphonix Devices, Inc., is the first implantable middle-ear hearing device to be approved by the FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. . It is designed to treat the most common form of hearing impairment hearing impairment n. A reduction or defect in the ability to perceive sound. , moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss Sensorineural hearing loss Hearing loss caused by damage to the nerves or parts of the inner ear governing the sense of hearing. Mentioned in: Tinnitus sensorineural hearing loss . The performance of the Vibrant Soundbridge was evaluated in the first 100 patients, each of whom chose the device after having prior experience with traditional hearing aids Hearing Aids Definition A hearing aid is a device that can amplify sound waves in order to help a deaf or hard-of-hearing person hear sounds more clearly. . All subjects had been implanted with the device for at least 1 year, with some having used it continuously for up to 3 years. Circle 126 on Reader Service Card |
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