The Cochlear™ Baha System
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Agenda
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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.
Baha® basics
Components of the Baha System
1
Titanium implant placed
in the bone just behind the
ear
2
External sound
processor which
connects to the implant
via an abutment
Baha® System features
Baha Sound Processors
Features & benefits
• 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
Baha 3
(BP100)
Intenso™
Cordelle II™
A Baha® patient’s journey
1
Initial evaluation
2
Medical evaluation
3
Surgery
4
Processor fitting
(approx 3 months post-surgery for
adults, 6 months for children over 5)
" 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