VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE – Middle Ear Implant

Experiences with SOUNDBRIDGE

SOUNDBRIDGE users tell us how their middle ear implant has not only improved their hearing, but also their lives—at work, at home, with friends and with family.

How Does SOUNDBRIDGE Work?

SOUNDBRIDGE is designed for people with mild to severe sensorineural hearing loss, as well as for those with conductive or mixed hearing loss.

Hearing with SOUNDBRIDGE is very similar to hearing naturally. The SAMBA 2 Audio Processor picks up sounds and sends them through the skin to the SOUNDBRIDGE implant. SOUNDBRIDGE then takes these sound waves and turns them into mechanical vibrations, just like a normal hearing ear would. The mechanical vibrations stimulate the cochlea, which sends sound signals to your brain and allows you to understand the sounds around you.

The SOUNDBRIDGE System consists of two main parts. The externally worn SAMBA 2 audio processor picks up the sounds around you and sends them to the internal implant, which is placed just under the skin behind the ear.

A Closer Look

SOUNDBRIDGE is built to give you a lifetime of better hearing. With the latest in hearing technology, plus a reliable, MRI-compatible design, you can hear your best for many years to come.

And with SAMBA 2, you have an audio processor that’s built with simplicity in mind. Flexible connectivity options and chic Design Covers all packed into an easy-to-use, comfortable device.

Why Choose SOUNDBRIDGE

Beyond Hearing Aids

If you can’t use hearing aids, or find them uncomfortable, then SOUNDBRIDGE could be an excellent option for you. With SOUNDBRIDGE you have nothing inside your ear canal, which prevents the ear infections experienced by some hearing aid users.

It could also be that hearing aids are simply not powerful enough for your hearing loss. Because SOUNDBRIDGE delivers the sound directly to the inside of your ear, it can make sounds much stronger and clearer than most hearing aids can—without any noisy feedback. This means you can enjoy the full spectrum of sound, from the loudest to the quietest sounds.

For Young and Old

SOUNDBRIDGE is the only middle ear implant system that can be used by children as well as adults. Its unique design means that even kids as young as 5 years can experience SOUNDBRIDGE’s natural sound quality, improving their hearing by up to 73%**. Giving young children early access to sound helps them to develop like their peers, and go on to achieve whatever they want to in life.