The Cochlear ™ Baha ® System. Agenda Who is a Baha ® candidate? Baha implant basics Baha sound...
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The Cochlear™ Baha® System
Agenda
• Who is a Baha® candidate?• Baha implant basics• Baha sound processors• The implantation process• Next steps
Who is a Baha® candidate?• Hearing loss caused by problems with the middle
or outer ear– Even with hearing aids, there are still issues with getting sufficient loudness
– With hearing aids, ears are irritated or sore due to large ear molds
• Hearing loss caused by single-sided deafness
“Music and singing are very important to me. I started when I was 6 years old and now jazz is
my favorite.”
– Arnold B.
Titanium implant placed in the bone just behind the ear
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External sound processor which connects to the implant via an abutment
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Baha® basics
Components of the Baha System
• Simple and effective• Works through direct
bone conduction• Indicated for people 5
years of age or older (for children under 5 with Softband)
• Predictable outcomes
Features & benefits
Baha Sound Processors
Cordelle II™Intenso™
Baha® System features
Baha 3 (BP100)
A Baha® patient’s journey
Surgery3
Processor fitting (approx 3 months post-surgery for adults, 6 months for children over 5)
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Medical evaluation2
1 Initial evaluation
" I used to ask people to constantly repeat themselves, but now with my Baha this is no longer a problem.”-Seraphine S.
Cost information
• Unlike hearing aids, most private insurance covers the Baha® System
• Medicare / Medicaid consider the Baha System a covered benefit
Surgical overview
• Usually done as an outpatient procedure
• General or local anesthetic
• No risk of loss of residual hearing
• Hear the difference! Try the Baha® today
Next Steps
• Make an appointment with an audiologist to try the Baha® • Request an information packet and learn the benefits from
the Baha System:
http://products.cochlearamericas.com/baha• Meet others who have already benefited from the Baha by
visiting our Cochlear™ Community website