Advanced Bionics M Programming Cable Mode D'emploi page 9

INDICATIONS FOR USE
The M Programming Cable is an external component of
the HiResolution Bionic Ear System, which is intended
to restore a level of auditory sensation to individuals
with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss
via electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve.
Adults
• 18 years of age or older.
• Severe-to-profound bilateral sensorineural hearing
loss or severe-to-profound unilateral hearing loss.
• Post-lingual onset of severe or profound hearing
loss.
• Limited benefit from appropriately fitted hearing aids,
defined as scoring 50% or less on a test of open-set
sentence recognition (HINT Sentences).
Children
• 12 months through 17 years of age.
• Severe-to-profound bilateral sensorineural deafness
or severe-to-profound unilateral hearing loss.
• Use of appropriately fitted hearing aids for at least
6 months in children 2 through 17 years of age, or
at least 3 months in children 12 through 23 months
of age. The minimum duration of hearing aid use is
waived if x-rays indicate ossification of the cochlea.
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