Receiving a
VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE

The Vibrant Soundbridge Middle Ear Implant System is designed for inviduals who have been diagnosed with mild to severe sensorineural hearing loss or conductive and mixed hearing losses. This middle ear implant system is recommended for individuals who cannot use or are dissatisfied with conventional hearing aids for medical reasons.

Evaluation
Individuals, including adults as well as children over three years of age,* interested in the Vibrant Soundbridge will undergo audiological tests and medical examinations to determine if the Soundbridge is a suitable treatment for them. Audiological tests will assess the patient’s type and degree of hearing impairment.

Implantation
During surgery, the internal part of the Vibrant Soundbridge is implanted under the skin in the area behind the ear. The FMT is attached to a vibratory structure of the middle ear.

This type of surgery is a routine procedure for experienced ENT surgeons and usually takes one to two hours. The procedure is performed under general or local anaesthesia. Your surgeon will counsel you concerning any additional details you need to know before the operation.

For a list of experienced surgeons please visit our Clinic Finder.

Activation of the Vibrant Soundbridge
Approximately two months following implantation, users are fitted with the audio processor and the Soundbridge is activated. An audiologist or other hearing professional can counsel users concerning optimal use of the Vibrant Soundbridge.

If you would like to be referred directly to an implant center, or would like more information on the Vibrant Soundbridge, please contact us directly.

* The Vibrant Soundbridge System is approved for the treatment of conductive and mixed hearing losses as well as for implantation in children in Europe and in other countries accepting the CE mark.

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