Newest Bone Conduction Hearing Aid | Med-EL ADHEAR
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- Опубликовано: 4 май 2018
- Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and Founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses the newest bone conduction hearing aid on the market, the Med-EL ADHEAR.
Website: www.DrCliffAuD.com
Clinic Website: www.AppliedHearingAZ.com
Med-EL is typically known for their Cochlear Implants and Middle Ear Implants. However, they just received thier FDA 510 (k) clearance which basically means it can be sold in the United States. Previously, the device was only available outside the US.
The Med-EL ADHEAR Bone Conduction Hearing Aid System, works by adhering an abutment pad behind the ear on the hairless mastoid bone. Then, you attach the Sound Processor which provides bone conducted sound through the skull, into the Cochlea (hearing organ).
This vibration can bypass the traditional route of sound from the Outer ear, through the Middle ear, to the inner ear (cochlea). This allows someone with a Conductive Hearing Loss, or Single Sided Deafness, to bypass the hearing loss and stimulate the Cochlea with sound.
The ADHEAR has:
1. Adhesive Pad - This pad is very hypo-allergenic and stays in place for a week. Med-EL only claims 3-5 days, but I wore the pad for 7 days without issues.
2. Sound Processor - The processor is lightweight and comes in 3 different colors. It can work behind either ear seamlessly and snaps onto the Adhesive Pad. It uses a size 13 hearing aid battery, and has on-board controls for program and volume changes. It also is FM compatible and can be connected with other electronic devices with a cable.
Med-EL indicated that in clinical trials, they achieved similar results to a softband method of wearing a Bone Conduction Hearing Aid. The also indicated increased comfort of wearing the ADHEAR vs. a headband which led to higher satisfaction rates.
Unfortunately, the ADHEAR only works for bone conduction thresholds that are better than 25 dB between 500 Hz and 4 kHz. The processor may get in the way of glasses, and it isn't Bluetooth compatible.
Hi Dr Cliff ! I’m amazed of how you showed the new technology that sticks behind the ear . I myself is deaf able talk very well I use 2 hearing aids sometimes I don’t understand tend to misunderstand lots of time .So I stopped wearing them .... But I don’t want to drill my mastoid bone because my left side had been surgically removed a kind of gland swollen contacting the the nerves caused vertigo (Meniere’s Disease ) I really glad that found your information so clear , thank you 😊
Hi Cliff, really benefit from your videos and the details you share that others don't think of. Could you please review the new Cochlear Osia system?
Thank you for sharing this. I need one for my left ear.
Thank you for lection.
Hey there. Thank you for educating me on how hearing works. I really apreciate it.
My son is hearloss and i put cochlear implant so i watched you are video so know I want to try this one important
Hey super video! I think it was really a balanced and informative piece. Have you thought about doing one on the Bonebridge? Super great and a lot of views!
I really like your videos DR Cliffs. I have bone anker hearing-aids, the abutment type, and love them. Your videos are very informative and interesting, keep them up!
Thanks Sophia!
Will you be doing a video on your thoughts about BONEBRIDGE bone conduction implants? These are completely under the skin and work best for SSD.
I have this hearing aid. I really love it. The stickers last 5-10 days, longer if I use Skin-Tac first. Causes no irritation. Occasionally I use the headband to give my skin a break. I have single sided deafness caused by a cold virus. My other ear hears perfectly. I still have trouble hearing when there’s background noise or multiple voices. I wear it through dog agility classes where I’m running and it doesn’t shift. My issues are that I have long hair and, as with any aid, it gives feedback. Same with hats. Otherwise it’s been fantastic.
Can it work it got wet ? Is it easy to remove it ? And how much does it cost. I want to get one for my father. He doesn’t want any hearing aid with rubbers inside his ear. It irritates him very much.
How much does it cost Thanks
Thanks man your video was most helpful! Been doing hearing aid research for awhile now. And I think I found what I'm looking for in a hearing aid! THANKS
Wow sounds great, I live in England and got my hearing aid in March, I have mild to moderate hearing loss in my left ear at 20 dessables the only problem I have is when I b t it they set it at a tolerated level and added a higher level to just chase it doesn't work . I wear my hearing aid as much as I can unless my ear hurts or has popped , in the recent weeks my ear has popped more than 5 times and I feel my hearing is getting worse so don't really hear the difference the hearing aid makes but I also got told they the same war has calcification so I'm not sure what to do .
If you are developing a permanent conductive loss, a bone anchored hearing aid may be a good option for you.
Wow probably just what I need! I just purchased a Bone Conductor Headset. The AfterShokz Trekz Open Air. I wanted to see what Bone Conduction can do! I have a damaged ear drum. Due to having a tube in my ear for years due to collapsed Eustachian tube.
To my astonishment the headphones actually worked great and now I know that I should be looking into a bone conduction hearing aid as well as a regular hearing aid.
Your audiologist can tell you what is the best type of hearing aid for your particular deafness, no one who isn't qualified should even try to decide what aid suits their hearing loss, I have never heard of the tube damaging their ear drums, also the ear drum can heal itself! xx
That's so cool that you mentioned the Aftershokz headset. I wanted to try them to understand how BAHA would work for my son who was born with atresia.
I bought a set of hearing aids and turned them up all the way and still no change in hearing ability. Worked in machine shop for 25 years with loud sketching noise. I bought a pair of Aftershock head sets and can hear from my I phone perfectly. I am looking for a device that will pick up people speaking to me and sounds around me that will send those sounds through my head bones to my ability to hear like Aftershock. I think we are on to something here and maybe blue also interring in to the picture. There is a great opportunity to help many people and I know it will happen. Can’t wait.
Hello, Dr. Cliff. I had surgery due to a meningoencephalocele and the doctors had to cover my right middle ear with abdominal fat, therefore, I have conductive hearing loss. I've tried the Adhear twice with different audiologists and it sounds a bit mechanical, but it's efficient enough to have normal hearing. I am an audio engineer, is it Adhear or any other hearing aid capable of transducing clear sound, high and low frequencies and high sound pressure levels? Is it possible to use hearing aids while I am using a hearing aid? Thanks for reading me. :)
Can you tell me where this is available in the Houston area?
I have an Aftershokz headset, which I absolutely love. The problem is that it will only Bluetooth with an electronic device. Why doesn't anyone create one that will pick up natural sounds and transfer them into the headset like a hearing aid? There is enough real estate to pack in tons of technology in the device. If there was such a thing, I would throw away my hearing aids in a heartbeat.
I had a bonebridge Samba that I had a lot of problems with, had it removed
I am DeafBlind. I am extremely Tactile sensitive. My hearing loss is sensorineural and profound and audiologists and ENTs say bone conduction wouldn’t help me. However, my husband created a temporary system with bone conduction speakers of different sizes. He did write software to process the sound to lower frequencies. It worked! I used small speakers for music and a large one for speech. I have been Tactile ASL dependent for almost two decades. With the bone conduction, I heard words easily. It was more like clear thoughts than sound. I feel music the same way with guitar or piano. Would Adhear be willing to try this on me?
That's interesting. I'm glad your husband was able to help you. Hopefully you'll get a response from Dr. Cliff.
hii dr., i would like to know that for baha, which one is best? baha 5 sound processor from cochlear or adhear from medel???? please guide..
My daughter have a hearing lost..mild (right side) and moderate severe (left side).. is it recommended to use bone conduction hearing aid for her?
My husband has the first one of these prescribed to anyone by his doctor. It works great! Lots of ear surgeries and damage his dr. does not want anything in his ear. Pad lasts a week easily, no worries and the device is super light.
Would you please let me know where you got them?
@@rlanza1054 through his doctor
Do you know where I can go in the Houston area for Adhear?
My Wife has conductive hearing loss , we were looking into the BAHA , but She is not sure about the implant , so she wants to try the headband , I told Her someone should make a bone conductive hearing device that is held on by a adhesive !!!!!!!, after searching the internet I found the ADHEAR device !!!!!!!!!!, HOW COOL , Thanks for the video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy to help Larry!
Do not get a implant hearing that requires surgery it's too dangerous. Glad your wife most likely went for this I hope.
Even I'm thinking of the headband, is headband a bad option?
He said how uncomfortable the are I wouldn't do it.
Would this be recommended for someone with microtia? Thats what I hand and I do know that I can hear from my right ear.
Hola Dr. Cliff,
Mi hijo de un año tiene microtia unilateral derecha y quisiera entender lo que significa una conducción osea normal o que sea de 25 db.
Muchas gracias por su ayuda.
Daniel
My father has hearing loss, can anyone tell me where can I buy bone conduction hearing aid online with international shipping ?
Is this available in the UK?
Are Autel bone conduction hearing aid glasses available in US? What of them?
So I have a complete hearing loss in my left ear. This happened about 10 days ago. I got put on steroids right away and decongestants and pills for dizziness. I have not gotten any of my hearing back and am assuming the worse. I am 75% deaf in the other ear and were a hearing aid. Is this product a choice that would help? I am not going to get the implant but this seems like a good alternative. What are your thoughts?
Who would you recommend to contact in Los Angeles to try and receive one of these?
why is it that you never mentioned the price obviously they're not given them away
Bone conduction hearing aid glasses? Good, bad or other?
Unfortunately they are not available softband for both ears :/
Hello, I am looking for a review on BAHA 6 Max conduction hearing aid. I was wondering if you have done a review on it. Thanks
Hello Dr. Cliff,I have have been wearing hearing aids for 4 years which helped me to hear ,but 2 years ago my hearing became very distorted. I have been fitted with different aids but they have not helped. I have been referred to Addenbrookes Hostpital, U.K. but did not quite reach the criteria for cochlear implants. Is it possible that Medel bone conduction aids would help me to hear without distortion.
Do these have programs, channels, etc like conventional hearing aids? are they programmable? Remote programmable? Is there a "trial" period in case they don't work for you? What are the costs each?
Not really. It comes with 4 programs but doesn’t really change much. There is no app to change volume. Mine was $3800 in Canada.
Part two. I “hear” tinnitus all day long in the right ear that is somewhere between an office building sized air conditioner unit fan and odd chirruping noises that sound like effects on the starship Enterprise. Thanks
Likely nothing you can do for the tinnitus in your right ear since it likely wouldn't accept any sound masking if that ear is deaf.
Does it work for someone who has tinnitus?
How much are these? Just lost almost all hearing in one ear, and after rx steroids and shots it doesn’t look like I’m going to get it back. All I have now is tinnitus and sharp pains.
I had acoustic neuroma surgery 1 1/2 years ago, Dr Coimbra in Dallas. He did clip my hearing and balance nerve in my right ear. (Facial nerve unaffected) I just tried the Aftershokz Aeropex and can “hear” music some in that ear but cannot adjust the volumes separately. WOULD THIS TYPE HEARING DEVICE WORK FOR ME?!? (Fingers crossed🙏)
Sounds like this ADHEAR system should work for me. Can I try it out somewhere?
my son 3.4year old suffer from audionerver damge can this divece work
saha rry to bother u but the adhear how does it stick and to what levrl
of hearing is it suitable for thank u again
It sticks with a medical grade glue on the adhesive pad. It would likely do well with a moderate hearing loss or better.
If hearing things like I have heard my music through the bone conduction headphones is better than that, I’ll gladly let them put magnets thingies in my skull to make it work! I am a musician who hasn’t been able to play for over 20 years. I put these in and if it’s loud enough, I hear words clearly, notes resonate and instruments aren’t jumbled into a chord with no distinction between pitches. It’s brilliant!
I thought my Starkey livio 2400’s were great. I’m in awe currently.
I love watching your videos. I recently watched the review you did on the bose ear buds and have been considering them. But now that I see this do you think this would work for me? I have been diagnosed at Mayo clinic with labyrinthitis in my right ear. Effecting both hearing and balance. I'm told there is nothing that can be done to reverse the effect. Over my past 2 years ive learned to just live with it but its hard sometimes. Asking people to repeat or just flat out not hearing them because of other noises around. Anyway im def in my right ear. I'm told my left ear is perfect, middle ear is perfect, but 100% lose in right. Ive seen 3 different audiologist and 3 different ent now. Everyone has a different reason why I have no hearing but everyone of them agrees nothing can be done.
If you truly have normal hearing in the left, you would likely be a candidate for Bone conduction devices or CROS devices.
@@DrCliffAuD doctor said he didnt recommend an implant at this time. Told me to let the tech advance further and look into it at a later time. Said patients that get an implant will hear people talking in a robotic voice one one side and normal on the other. The brain has to learn to mesh the 2 sounds as 1 and some people have difficulty with it. Was trying to push me more towards a cros device instead. I was thinking about trying out the bose ear buds. Should give similiar results as the cros at a way cheaper cost.
I don't see how it could work as well as the Sophono, since that has implanted magnets to fasten the processor tighter and thus improve bone conduction. I have SSD from Acoustic Neuroma surgery.
You are correct. It wouldn't work as well as an implanted device. This device is comparable to a BC Hearing Aid worn on a soft band.
What does it cost I had surgery and all apparatus is gone the one is 30% with OTE aid. Will this work?
is this availble in India ?
Hey doc. I also used that because of my ssd. It looked like you didnt have the same issue as i did. The adhesive that i used. The click part in the adhesive always get broken easily, ranged from 1-2 days although the adhesive still sticks on. So i have no choice but to remove it.
May i ask, why didnt your click in adhesive get broken?
Hi Demon. I wasn't able to demo the actual device for several days. I can't speak to the durability of the Adhesive Pad, although it is definitely not as durable as a titanium post. Sorry yours kept breaking.
Could you please explain why it works if the other side has good bone conduction scores. My bad ear has practically no bone conduction.
The hearing aid on the deaf side sends the sound vibration through the skull for the cochlea on the good side to pick up. Then the cochlea sends the sound through the auditory nerve to the brain to intepreted for you to understand.
I wear hearing aids in both ears - my discrimination scores in my right ear are not great. Would this device provide any improvement for this situation. I am not deaf in that ear.
I have plm failed operation med el implant didnt turn up well. 😢 Wont repeat again. I have aid headband fo BHM apollon for long almost 5yrs often. Had bit really sore. COS i didnt return to check it up hearing centre. Getting more batteries, recharging other thing. I have stopped almost 7yrs since now. Decide looked up searching round world new future hearing aids new gadgets. My sound great huge louder 154 7vol no joke. Thx
Hi. Two years ago I had spinal meningitis with fluid buildup in the brain. I went into a coma and lost the hearing in my right ear. I’m still not 100% sure of what works, if anything and what doesn’t. My left ear is good if not great. Bone conduction seems like a great idea but I don’t know with whatever happened to me. Ideas???
If it is like you say. A Bone Conduction device would work great, or CROS hearing devices.
There doesn't seem to be any way to get these in the US
Is this available nationwide; my doctor mentioned BAHA or the option to wear a transmitter and hearing aid. When he mentioned surgery, I was a bit overwhelmed. Would you recommend this one vs the one were surgery is required? Is this cover by insurance?How would this work if one is an avid swimmer?
This is available nationwide. However, it is very new so not all clinics will be offering it to their patients yet. The recommendation depends on the severity of your loss. I do not know the answer to the insurance question as all insurances are different and since there is no surgical aspect to the ADHEAR, it may not be covered. If you are a swimmer, it would be fine. I am an avid triathlete and the adhesive pad still lasted a full week.
TY for ALL your videos and answer.
hi what about misicians can they hear well and clearly? thanks
Not likely .
can someone with NIHL use it
I am currently trying one of these. It DOES seem to work. The stickers are okay, I had to shave a wee bit of hair.
Hi Dr. Cliff,
I am suffering with single side deafness (right side) and probably ADHEAR could be the solution for it. However I wanted to know that after using ADHEAR, will I be able to hear in my impaired right ear OR I can still only hear from my left side (which have normal hearing)?
me need ADHEAR pleace send me in Uzbekistan
Hi, it transfers the sound to the ear that hears through your bones. I have single-sided deafness in the left ear and I hear through the right. Nothing comes through on the left with or without adhear.
How much it costs
I have bilateral atresia and currently use two Sophono bone anchored devices. I am unhappy with the volume level I'm able to achieve with my current devices. I'm also hesitant to undergo surgery for a different system which may in fact require both an extraction of the current devices as well as an additional implantation surgery. Is this product appropriate for me? Is there a trial program available to see if this will work for me?
You likely won't get the level of amplification that you want. This device is similar to using a headband. You definitely want your device to be bone anchored if you want more power. Check out the BAHA 5 Power and BAHA 5 SuperPower from Cochlear Americas.
@@DrCliffAuD Thanks for your fast reply. My concern with going to a BAHA is that I am not willing to undergo another surgery, possibly two surgeries to remove Sophono then implant BAHA. I have reached a frustration level that I'm wishing for my old bone conduction Starkey hard headband. Anyway, thanks again for your reply.
is this an operation?? like cochlear implants??
Traditional bone anchored hearing aids do require a minor surgical procedure (less invasive than a Cochlear Implant). The ADHEAR requires NO surgery.
Why the Trekz headphone is in front of the ear and this hearing aid is at the back when they are both bone conductions. Is the back part better for bone conductions?
This positioning has more to do with how the Trekz actually stay on your head. As long as you have good bone contact, it doesn't really matter where the oscillator makes contact with your skull. They put bone anchored hearing aids behind your ears because it is less conspicuous.
I love my Trekz-Air by Aftershokz! I purchased these just to see if 1) they actually work 2) to get an idea of what the sound of a bone conduction hearing aid would be like.
I definitely want to go somewhere to be tested for the AdHear Bone Conduction Hearing Aids!
where i buy it.. ill lost hear since birth... mood down im 29 year old now..
Depending on where you live, you should go to an audiologist, or check out the MedEl website to find a provider near you.
Where can I get the Newest Bone Conduction Hearing Aid | Med-EL ADHEAR?
Go to Med-el's website to find a provider near you.
Hi! thanks for this video. Im not sure what you mean by "you need 25dB or better BC thresholds", is this only applicable to the better ear? Also since BC vibrates the skull wouldn't it become too loud for the better ear? I have a unilateral moderately-severe conductive loss.
What is the cost, and do you purchase this once and just purchase the sticky pads. Cost of sticky pads and batteries. Do you begin hearing immediatly? Do you send out brochures so we have an understanding of what to expect as in quality of hearing.
What about the Ponto Hearing implant??????? I was told I first have to have a small screw inserted under my skin,takes 20 minutes any advice from anyone would be greatly appreciated! May 29 2019
Yes, the Ponto requires and abutment be implanted into your skull with the end of it coming outside of your scalp. Then you attach the Ponto onto it.
Dr. Cliff I wrote you a rather long question with as much details as possible. I never heard back from you? Could you please re-read my original question & let me know if you can help or not help? Thank you so much!
Hi Robert. It is really hard for me to find the time to answer really long questions. If you have a concise question, there is a much better chance that I can answer it. Otherwise, contacting my clinic to schedule a phone consultation is the best route.
One comment: To hear in Stereo does one have to purchase two of these? (Or does it 'come as a pair')
How does the Med-EL ADHEAR compare to a CROS device? Thanks Paul
Hi Paul. I haven't seen any studies directly comparing the effectiveness or patient satisfaction ratings of ADHEAR vs CROS. There can be candidacy testing completed to determine which is best for you.
Thanks Doctor Cliff. I understand that ADHEAR will not be available until the end of the summer (from MED-EL).
We will dry a CROS device and see if it helps.
Yes, ADHEAR was just approved for sale in the USA by the FDA in April I think.
@@DrCliffAuD hi
What is the cost of an Ad Hear device?
hello sir my daughter has left ear 100+deafness so suggest me right hearing aid or any solution plz give me reply soon
she is twenty five year old
What is the cost?
How much does this cost.
price, please
I am Uzbekistan and me need this ADHEAR very. Pleace help me send me it in Uzbekistan.
Cost of this hearing aid,please.
Hi, do you know of any gaming vibrating ear buds?
You can use aftershock
How much something like this cost. My dads got very bad hearing now
$3800 in Canada
I have worked with patients using Adhear in hot and high humidity weather. 2 days is max. You have to use extra sticky tape that cover the outside of adhesive pad for longer period of usage. That is its biggest downside. Otherwise the device is quite useful for anyone really need this HA
Seems like constant moisture may be a problem. I wore the sticky pad for a while and it stayed in place for a week with working out 2x per day and multiple showers, but I live in the desert.
Doctor Cliff, AuD but you use only the adhesive pad, not with the actual device? Weight can be another factor
Bonjour, et pour la douche ? comment fait-on ? car la douche c'est tous les jours...
Il peut supporter la douche. J'ai pris environ 14 averses au cours de la semaine où j'ai porté le tampon adhésif.
I have single sided nerve deafness. Does it work for this?
Possibly, it depends on the hearing of your opposite ear.
Hi have you tried any device for your single side deafness. My ENT doc advised to manage with one hearing since it's good.
Will these help with tinnitus? How costly are they?
Why does my audiologist keep telling me this isn't available in the US yet?
Because they are uninformed.
Here's a dumb question I hope you're patient enough to answer:
Can people with no history of hearing problems use this as a means to augment and amplify their sense of hearing?
If Not...what devices of similar (or even better, smaller build and scale) would you point towards? The easier to hide from people's eyes (as well as their prejudices), the better.
No, this is a medical device not a Personal Sound Amplifier.
Could work.. way too expensive for something like that though.. look up walkers raptor for a more feasible option
Why would you want to do that and destroy your hearing?
Dr. Cliff my son has Down syndrome and Single sided deafness. I am willing to pay for a consultation with "you' to get your thoughts on the benefits and features of both the Med-EL Adhear versus the CROS for me to make an informed decision to help my son. How can I get a phone appointment with you. There are a few Dr. Cliff approved practices in Sarasota Florida. I've sent information on my son to your office several weeks ago, but how can I get an appointment with you versus someone in your office? Thank you
sir AAP reply kyu nhi dete
I have lot of questions can’ u help me Docter my both ear gone
I wish I could rig a baha with this..lol
Lot's of questions here,Doctor can you not respond?????
What are your questions?
But what about treacherous Collins syndrome people.
Yes, bone conduction devices are a common treatment option for Treacher Collins Syndrome, but it depends on the level of Sensorineural loss that would determine if the ADHEAR would work.
Head bands give me a headache. I can wear them for 2 hours then ….. pain 😢
Doctor Cliff,AuD may i ask if you are deaf ?? im profundly Deaf and i got the surgery for the BAHA surgery and i get the hearing aid Next Wednesday the 22 august 2018 i cant wait for the hearing aid thanks for all the great videos :)
Hi Stephanie. No, I am no deaf. I have a funky hearing loss in my right ear with a normal left ear. I don't typically think of a BAHA for an individual who is profoundly deaf unless it is in only one ear. Do you have Single Sided Deafness?
Hi there. How are you doing with the BAHA? Considering it for my 7 year old with hearing loss.
So if you’ve had a mastoidectomy. I’m guess this isn’t an option unless bones regrow.
This is an ideal option for a mastoidectomy if your bone conduction thresholds are normal.
@@DrCliffAuD thanks.. I’m having a cholesteatoma removal next month so I’m looking for options if my hearing is adversely effected. I’m sure my doctors will have ideas
Good add to bad no price
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Be great if there were subtitles. And please please speak slower.
100% of my videos have custom closed captions. I apologize for my rate of talk.
My apologies. I looked and looked but could not see any cc button to click on. I can see it now but have no idea why it was not there before. A complete mystery. I do very much appreciate you getting back to me. Many thanks.
salesman. any science communicator who would cite an in-house study w/o a disclaimer of the obvious bias implications should be taken with a large grain of salt.
Respect
Is this just another gimmick!.
Please explain