MIDDLE EAR IMPLANTS

Last modified: May 30, 2021
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Principles

Vibrate ossicular chain by electromagnetic or piezoelectric means.
-direct transmission of mechanical energy of amplified sound vibrations to ossicular chain.
-MEI is coupled to ossicular chain or OW, eliminating acoustic coupling via EAC.

Mechanisms of action of different assistive hearing devices MIDDLE EAR IMPLANT
Mechanisms of action of different assistive hearing
devices MIDDLE EAR IMPLANT

Conversion of electric to mechanical energy by 2 mechanisms

Electromagnetic (em): max output 140 dBSPL
Piezoelectric (PZ): max output 110 dBSPL
Impedance of electromagnetic implant is 1/5 that of piezoelectric crystal

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