Otologics Fully Implantable Hearing Device Hearing aids prevent you from fully enjoying the activities you love – like swimming, aerobics, or playing tennis. For many, a hearing aid restricts activities because it has to be removed before participation. This is not only a nuisance – it can leave you without good hearing during those activities. A promising solution - Fortunately, a new fully implantable hearing device from Otologics is now being evaluated. You or someone you know may be eligible to participate in a clinical study for this fully implantable hearing device. It is completely concealed - you can freely participate in activities without worrying about your hearing device. How does the Otologics Fully Implantable Hearing Device work? A capsule containing a microphone and other electronics is implanted beneath the skin behind the ear. Sound is picked up by the microphone, processed and sent to a transducer in the middle ear. The transducer then causes the middle ear bones to move, much like the eardrum causes the middle ear bones to vibrate in response to sound waves. How do I charge and control the device? You will charge the implant battery by simply placing a charging device over the skin at the location of the implant. The charger unit contains a convenient belt clip. A remote control turns the implant on and off and controls the volume.

 

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