The Otologics MET ossicular stimulator

The advent of various technologies for middle ear implants (MEI) that directly stimulate the ossicles has created a new therapy for hearing loss and a new segment of the medical device industry. Benefits can be established when the MEI is compared with the best alternative currently available. Otolo...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inOtolaryngologic clinics of North America Vol. 34; no. 2; p. 501
Main Authors Kasic, J F, Fredrickson, J M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2001
Subjects
Animals
Ear Ossicles - physiology
Ear, Middle - surgery
Electric Stimulation
Hearing Aids
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural - rehabilitation
Humans
Prostheses and Implants
Prosthesis Design
Prosthesis Implantation - methods
Online AccessGet more information

Cover

More Information
Summary:The advent of various technologies for middle ear implants (MEI) that directly stimulate the ossicles has created a new therapy for hearing loss and a new segment of the medical device industry. Benefits can be established when the MEI is compared with the best alternative currently available. Otologics, LLC, has developed an electromechanical MEI (middle ear transducer (MET) Ossicular Stimulator) designed to aid individuals with moderately severe to severe sensorineural hearing loss. The efficacy of the device is determined through a clinical comparison of the MET Ossicular Stimulator to that of a state-of-the-art digital hearing aid.
ISSN:0030-6665
1557-8259
DOI:10.1016/S0030-6665(05)70345-5