18. June 2019

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Sensor-actuator component for a Floating Mass Transducer-based fully implantable hearing aid

ERCD researchers have successfully combined the actuator component of the Vibrant Soundbridge™ with a new piezoelectric sensor. The result, a fully implantable hearing aid, provides a stable functional gain of up to 40 dB SPL on average for mid- to high frequencies, and offers several advantages over other implantable microphone approaches, such as low noise, natural hearing, and easy one-point fixation.

Static and Dynamic Forces in the Incudostapedial Joint Gap

The paper presents the first measurements of quasi-static and dynamic force as a physiological parameter inside the ossicular chain. The results could help to improve the comprehension of middle ear biomechanics and support the development of future passive prosthesis and active implants.

Publications (Free full text download until July 24, 2019 under this link and this link)

Essinger, T.M., Koch, M., Bornitz, M., Lasurashvili, N., Neudert, M., Zahnert, T., 2019. Sensor-actuator component for a Floating Mass Transducer-based fully implantable hearing aid. Hearing Research 378, 157–165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heares.2019.03.006

Koch, M., Eßinger, T.M., Angerer, M., Stoppe, T., Bornitz, M., Neudert, M., Zahnert, T., 2019. Static and Dynamic Forces in the Incudostapedial Joint Gap. Hearing Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heares.2019.02.004