Application Detail
Status
ClosedDescription of Medical Service
Insertion of an active middle ear implant whereby a signal from an audio processor is transmitted to the internal component and transformed into vibrations that stimulate the inner ear via the round window.Description of Medical Condition
Patients with mixed and conductive hearing loss. An active middle ear implant is intended for individuals with mild to severe mixed and conductive hearing loss who cannot use or sufficiently benefit from conventional hearing aids. However, these individuals can still benefit from amplification of sound. Patients with conductive hearing loss will have bone conduction thresholds in the normal to severe range. All candidates will currently have speech perception discrimination of at least 50 per cent with appropriately amplified sound.Reason for Application
New MBS itemMedical Service Type
TherapeuticPrevious Application Number
Not ApplicableAssociated Documentation
Application Form
-PICO Confirmation
Final Protocol (PDF 1033 KB)Final Protocol (Word 2102 KB)
Assessment Report
-Public Summary Document
-Meetings for this Application
PASC
16 April 201511 to 12 December 2014