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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Medical Devices
  • Hearing Science

Background:

  • The Vibrant Soundbridge (VSB) is an active middle ear implant.
  • Direct-Drive-Simulation (DDS) aims to replicate VSB hearing quality.
  • Scientific validation and detailed test procedures for DDS were previously lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the test validity of the Direct-Drive-Simulation (DDS).
  • To describe the detailed realization of the DDS test procedure.
  • To assess the preoperative sound simulation accuracy for VSB.

Main Methods:

  • 10 patients with VSB implants participated.
  • Sound impressions were rated on a 1-10 scale during DDS, postoperative free field testing, and daily life.
  • 36 datasets were analyzed from bilateral and unilateral implantations.

Main Results:

  • Successful coupling of the Floating Mass Transducer (FMT) was achieved in all cases.
  • Coupling quality was rated as "good" in 11/13 cases and "medium" in 2/13.
  • No significant differences were found in sound impression evaluations between preoperative DDS and postoperative VSB use.

Conclusions:

  • DDS provides a realistic preoperative simulation of VSB hearing for sensorineural hearing loss.
  • The test aids patient decision-making regarding treatment options.
  • DDS offers valuable additional information for specialists, especially in critical audiologic indications, and should be standard preoperative diagnostics.