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Use of an implantable hearing device
W Yellin1, P S Roland, M Culbertson
1Department of Otolaryngology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas 75235-9035, USA.
American Journal of Otolaryngology
|January 1, 1997
Summary
The XOMED Audiant Bone Conductor offers a viable hearing solution for some patients, though user satisfaction varies due to amplification levels and device attachment. Refined implantation criteria may improve outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Audiology
Background:
- Bone conduction hearing prostheses offer an alternative for hearing loss.
- The XOMED Audiant Bone Conductor is an implantable device.
- Evaluating patient experiences is crucial for device refinement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review experiences with the XOMED Audiant Bone Conductor.
- To assess subjective benefits and usage patterns of the implantable device.
Main Methods:
- Telephone interviews were conducted with 24 patients implanted with the Audiant Bone Conductor.
- Inquiries focused on device utilization and perceived benefits post-implantation.
Main Results:
- Eleven patients actively use the device, reporting satisfaction and preference over other systems.
- Twelve patients do not use the device, citing insufficient amplification or magnetic issues.
- One patient was lost to follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Failures led to revised implantation criteria.
- Improvements by XOMED and stricter patient selection enhance the Audiant's viability.
- The device is a potential amplification alternative for select hearing-impaired individuals.