Method and apparatus for implanting hearing device

Details Method and apparatus for implanting hearing device Method and apparatus for implanting hearing device

1987-11-17

1988-10-04

Lazarus, Ira S.

Surgery

Surgically implanted vibratory hearing aid

128303R, 128 92VT, 381 683, H04R 2500

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047749334

ABSTRACT:
A bone conduction hearing device in the form of a magnetic disk is implanted and fastened to the temporal bone by a screw thread connection. Apparatus includes instruments for accurately drilling and tapping a hole in the temporal bone, and a wrench for tightening the magnetic disk hearing device against the bone.

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