Otologics
Fully Implantable Hearing Device
Hearing aids
prevent you from fully enjoying the activities you love –
like swimming, aerobics, or playing tennis. For many, a hearing
aid restricts activities because it has to be removed before participation.
This is not only a nuisance – it can leave you without good
hearing during those activities.
A
promising solution - Fortunately, a new fully implantable
hearing device from Otologics is now being evaluated. You or someone
you know may be eligible to participate in a clinical study for
this fully implantable hearing device. It is completely concealed
- you can freely participate in activities without worrying about
your hearing device.
How
does the Otologics Fully Implantable Hearing Device work?
A capsule
containing a microphone and other electronics is implanted beneath
the skin behind the ear. Sound is picked up by the microphone,
processed and sent to a transducer in the middle ear. The transducer
then causes the middle ear bones to move, much like the eardrum
causes the middle ear bones to vibrate in response to sound waves.
How
do I charge and control the device?
You will charge
the implant battery by simply placing a charging device over the
skin at the location of the implant. The charger unit contains
a convenient belt clip. A remote control turns the implant on
and off and controls the volume.
