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Stronger Hearing Backed by Science

Sentio Study Results Published

A newly published clinical study in Otology & Neurotology confirms what many Sentio™ users already know: our newest bone conduction hearing system helps people hear more clearly and more comfortably than ever before. Conducted across six major European hospitals, the research highlights the meaningful impact of the Sentio System over the first six months after implantation. ¹

Key Takeaways

The Sentio System can help those with conductive hearing loss (CHL), mixed hearing loss (MHL), and single-sided deafness (SSD) hear more clearly by sending sound vibrations through bone instead of the ear canal.
Participants in the study showed major improvements in hearing ability and speech understanding, including in noisy listening conditions.
Surgery is fairly quick, with a fast recovery, and most participants reported little to no discomfort.
Over 90% of participants were highly satisfied with the Sentio System and most participants reportedly used their processor for the majority of their day on a regular basis.
Excellent safety outcomes with no serious device-related complications occurring.

If you’re living with conductive hearing loss (CHL), mixed hearing loss (MHL), or single-sided deafness (SSD), you know how challenging everyday listening can be. Traditional hearing aids aren’t always the best solution, especially when the middle ear isn’t functioning properly. That’s where bone conduction devices (BCDs) come in.

What Are Bone Conduction Devices?

BCDs work differently from traditional hearing aids. Instead of sound passing through the ear canal and middle ear, and then to the cochlea in the inner ear, BCDs capture the sound in the environment, amplify it, and turn it into vibrations that travel through the bones of the skull directly to the cochlea in the inner ear. This makes BCDs an excellent option for people who don’t benefit from traditional hearing aids.

BCDs come in two primary types: skin-drive systems, where vibrations pass through the skin, and direct-drive systems, where vibrations are delivered directly to the bone, without having to pass through the skin, enabling louder sound. The Sentio System uses an active transcutaneous direct-drive approach, combining the efficient sound transmission of a direct drive system with a discreet, under the skin implant. A small external sound processor attaches magnetically to the internal component, with the sound processor picking up sound and sending it to the implant. The sound processor and implant are the smallest available today.²

Initial Findings from the Sentio Study

In this study, researchers from multiple European hospitals followed 51 adults who received the implant and measured their hearing outcomes over the first six months. These participants will continue to be followed for up to 24 months, and these longer-term findings will also be published.

The results were overwhelmingly positive. The researchers found that the Sentio System provides powerful improvements in hearing ability, with participants experiencing an average of 32.8 dB improvement in hearing, which is a difference that has real-life impacts. The ability to understand speech also improved with the Sentio System. Excitingly, participants scored an average of 98% correct on speech-understanding tests in quiet. Even in the most noisy and challenging environments, the Sentio System was able to help participants understand speech better.

The Sentio System was also reported by participants to be comfortable and easy to use. Most participants wore their device for eight hours or more each day, and many participants reported a natural listening experience in their daily lives. The recovery after the short surgery was straightforward as well. Incisions healed quickly, discomfort was minimal, and participants were able to begin using their new hearing system shortly after.

In the six months following the surgery, there were no serious device-related complications, and while some minor issues, such as inflammation, occurred after the surgery, most of these occurrences were mild to moderate and most resolved quickly.

Summary

Big improvements in hearing

Participants had an average hearing improvement of 32.8 dB, a significant improvement that can have impactful real-life benefits.
Speech understanding in quiet listening conditions improved by an average of 52% with participants scoring an average of 98% accuracy on speech understanding when using their Sentio System.
When tested with background noise, speech understanding also improved with the Sentio System. On average, the Sentio System enabled participants to understand speech better when there was even more noise in the background (3 dB more noise in fact).

A simple and smooth surgery

On average, the surgical procedure took less than one hour.
By two weeks, the implant site was completely healed for all participants.
Most participants reported little or no pain following the placement of the Sentio implant.

There were no serious device-related complications, and adverse events were minor (e.g., temporary skin irritation or mild headaches) and improved over time.

High satisfaction and quality of life improvements

96% of participants reported improvements in their overall quality of life after receiving their Sentio System.
The majority of participants reported that the sound quality was natural-sounding.
The majority of participants used their sound processor for at least eight hours a day.
92% of participants reported being overall satisfied with their experience with the Sentio System.

The Sentio System: A Powerful Alternative

If traditional hearing aids haven’t worked, or you’ve been told they’re not an option, the Sentio System may offer a powerful alternative.

The results of this study align with what our mission has always been: to give people a clearer, more confident connection to the world around them all with freedom of choice. Backed by peer-reviewed clinical evidence, Sentio combines advanced hearing performance, comfort, and reliability, making it a strong choice for anyone seeking a modern, effective hearing solution. Now is the perfect time to speak with your audiologist or hearing care provider to see if the Sentio System is right for you.

References

Hol, Myrthe Karianne Sophie,; Aukema, Tjerk Winusa; Ubbink, Sander Wilhelmus Johannesa; Lindholm, Dennis; Holmberg, Marcus; Arndt, Susan; Wolf, Stefanie; Monksfield, Peter; Marwa, Mihalache; Lenarz, Thomase; Busch, Susane; Tysome, James; Asher, Abif; Kok, Hermang; Mylanus Emmanuel Antonius, Maria. A Prospective, Multicenter Clinical Investigation on the Safety and Performance of a New Active Transcutaneous Bone-Anchored Implant System. Otology & Neurotology ():10.1097/MAO.0000000000004706, November 17, 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000004706

Sentio implant and sound processor physical features and comparison to other devices (Doc-00123204)

Stephanie Enjoys Hearing Again With Her New Ponto System

Dr. Stephanie Galarneault lost her hearing due to a rare tumor. After struggling with traditional hearing aids, her ENT told her about Oticon Medical’s Ponto™ System. In this post, she describes her experiences so far, which we appreciate her allowing us to share.

The Impact of an Unexplained Hearing Loss

Originally, I thought my poor hearing was the result of a disastrous (and yet very fun) water tubing accident with my sons! Of course, hearing is always important. That said, I am at a stage in life where I communicate constantly. I listen to students in college classrooms. I listen while enjoying a Happy Hour with colleagues and friends.

I listen at parent meetings for my kid’s school. Most importantly, I listen to my children and husband as we navigate our busy family life in a giant old Victorian house.

The Search for Effective Hearing Aids

Eventually, an MRI revealed a vestibular schwannoma—a slow-growing tumor that is crushing my hearing nerve. I tried regular hearing aids for well over a year but could never get comfortable. I tried everything to make the hearing aids work—heat, cold, massaging muscles, physical therapy. No matter what I tried, I always ended up with extreme fatigue and discomfort after wearing them.

Audiologists kept encouraging me to keep trying. Eventually, my ENT neurosurgeon mused out loud, “Hearing aids should really not cause discomfort—unless you have (temporomandibular joint disorder) TMJ.” Bingo! Mystery solved. I do, in fact, have TMJ and wearing traditional hearing aids was always going to be uncomfortable.

Life After Getting a Ponto

The biggest benefits for me are that I can wear my Ponto device all day, every day, and there is no significant discomfort.

I was excited before my surgery—hopeful that the new approach might help with hearing. It is terrible to miss out on communication, especially as a Communications professor! It is also exhausting for our brain, constantly trying to figure out meaning when it is only pulling in a limited amount of data. I get really tired by the end of each day. Ponto helps with that.

The surgery went well. It was quick and easy. Healing and upkeep were fairly easy processes.

Anyone who has significant hearing issues knows the feeling when the switch is flipped and suddenly, we can hear. That moment is incredible, awe-inspiring and emotional. My son videotaped me hearing well for the first time in a very long time. The video does not disappoint (watch at end of post).

I remember that, for me, one of my primary feelings was relief that I did not have to work so hard to understand everything. It was as if a great task that my brain was managing was suddenly gone. It freed up so much more energy for regular life!

Inside the college classroom, it is helpful to swing between listening to a single speaker, to speakers while groups are working/talking, and to several speakers at the same time. The Bluetooth®-enabled wireless streaming might be my favorite part of this new device. I listen to audio news stories and audio books through the Ponto almost every day.

I find the size to be comfortable. Once every few weeks, the spot around my abutment feels tender and sore. A dermatologist prescribed Fluocinonide (.05% solution). It works amazingly well. Within an hour I can no longer feel irritation. It may not occur with everyone, but it certainly did with me. I would also love to highlight how simple topical treatments can bring almost total relief.

I love being able to listen to an audio book while I walk. I also enjoy being able to hear the yoga instructor when I take classes! Traveling with Ponto is also extremely easy. At the airport, I warn TSA agents but have only been flagged for the metal abutment once. That just resulted in a quick swipe with the metal detector bar. I feel so much safer traveling all around the world knowing that I can be more present and aware in my surroundings.

While my hearing is still not perfect, I have found that if I pay attention to where I sit, I can now manage situations better than before.

I think many/most people do not notice my Ponto System. I do talk about my hearing loss in college classrooms, largely because I want to normalize (and personalize) hearing loss and the benefits of using accommodations to be able to actively participate.

Dr. Stephanie Galarneault has a Ph.D in Organizational Communication from Purdue University and is a Lecturer in Communication Studies in the College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

To learn more about Oticon Medical’s Ponto bone anchored hearing system, please visit our website: https://www.oticonmedical.com/us/

My Sentio Story | Arcella Latimore

Arcella Latimore lost the hearing in her left ear due to a rare condition that affected her eardrum. After years of experiencing embarrassing misunderstandings and frustration with her traditional hearing aid, she learned about Oticon Medical’s new Sentio™ System and decided with her hearing care professional that it was the right solution for her. The following is her experience, and we thank her for allowing us to share it!

My hearing journey started with this annoying thumping in my left ear. The doctor diagnosed it as an eustachian tube disorder and told me there was nothing they could do to cure it; I could only manage the discomfort. Seven years later, I went to another doctor and told him that I didn’t want to sound crazy, but it felt like my eardrum was moving. He actually listened to me and began doing several tests. He verified that it really was moving, and believed it was Tensor Tympani Syndrome (TTS). Once confirmed, he told me my options, which were either do nothing or surgery. With surgery, I ran the risk of white noise developing as a side effect. I decided that would be better than the thumping. It did happen, and also the hearing in my left ear was affected. When I plug my right ear to hear with my left, people sound like Minnie Mouse talking underwater.

I was not ready to accept I was losing my hearing, especially being in my early forties. I was still young, dating and having a social life. Yet, all I did was isolate myself because I was embarrassed to go out and not really be able to hear people. When I forced myself to go with friends, I would laugh with the group while not really knowing what I was laughing at. I was constantly acting like I heard people, but it would be awkward if they asked me a question and instead of answering, I just laughed. They would stare at me wondering why I was laughing at a serious question.

I had to finally admit that I was experiencing hearing loss, but I didn’t want a hearing aid. I convinced myself that it wasn’t really that bad. But I was isolating again, and my friends noticed. I finally went back to the doctor to get a hearing test and found out I had a significant hearing loss— around 76 percent. I decided to get traditional hearing aids, but although I wore them for a few years, they only made my hearing loss manageable, not optimal. I realized I was mishearing words or combinations of words that sounded like something else.

Once again, I convinced myself that it wasn’t bad…until I was at work one day and the supervisor asked me something. I thought they said, “Do you want another assignment?” and I very confidently answered their question but quickly realized by their reaction that was not what they’d asked me. They repeated what they’d said, which was, “Do you want another sandwich?” I embarrassedly said, “No thank you,” and walked away thinking it was time to get another hearing aid.

I went to Kaiser to update my hearing test since my last one had been two or three years ago. I told the doctor how I was mishearing words on top of not hearing well overall. The test results showed that my word recognition had gone down to 96 percent. The audiologist suggested the Sentio™ System, which she believed would improve my word recognition and overall hearing. When she mentioned surgery, all I could think was that it would be a big investment in my hearing journey. Going into my skull and implanting a device that would subsequently allow another piece to be magnetically attached to my head…wow!

However, I immediately remembered the embarrassing moment at work and knew that I never wanted to go through that again. I was further convinced because my insurance considered it surgical, so I only had to pay a small amount out of pocket. For the cost of lunch at work, I would be able to make my life so much better and enjoy my friends and family again without any awkward moments that I had to apologize for profusely later.

The doctor came to visit me before my procedure and asked if I had any questions. I said, “No. Just do a good job.” The surgery went very smoothly, and I had a nurse hold my hand the entire time. I felt very comfortable from beginning to end. My recovery went very well. The aftercare instructions were easy to follow. The left side of my head was a little swollen, but that eventually went away. I was given good aftercare instructions.

I went to my scheduled follow-up appointment, and the doctor said I was healing well and quickly, to the point I was able to get my Sentio 1 Mini processor earlier than expected. I chose black to blend well with my natural hair color. Because of the color and size, people don’t even see or notice it.

I was planning to visit my family three weeks after the Sentio surgery but was concerned about flying so soon afterwards. I was told flying would not have an impact. The clinic even provided me with a card stating I had the Sentio implant in case I set off alarms at TSA screening points. I was able to go through the airport without incident and flew with zero discomfort in my left ear.

I really like being able to use my iPhone® for wireless streaming directly into my Sentio and making volume/voice adjustments. At work, I am able to hear better in meetings with the wireless streaming. I do not miss important information, such as action items for me or my staff. I can hear everything, even quiet conversations in other cubicles. It’s amazing because I was never able to hear like this with my old hearing aids.

Sentio has improved my social life because I am no longer isolating. When I laugh it is because I really hear a joke or conversation clearly. I’m not being embarrassed by mishearing words or needing to ask someone to repeat themselves. I enjoy my time with family and friends so much more than before.

Also, Sentio has allowed me to accept that I have a disability and recognize that I have to navigate the world differently than others. This does not make me less of a person; it helps me participate more in the world around me. I appreciate my life more than before because I am more active and engaged with the people I love, and I get to experience the fun of making new friends. No more isolation and retreating from the world. Life is good!

Each person’s reasons for deciding to get the Sentio System are sacred and personal. The decision can’t be taken lightly; you must measure the costs vs. benefits. What is your quality of life? Are you fully engaged in it? If the answer is no, then Sentio will help you participate in life again and you should seriously consider it. Even if you answer yes, Sentio can take your engagement in life to another level.

I’m sharing my Sentio journey in the hope of encouraging those who have experienced similar struggles and feelings. I am an example of what life can look like on the other side. I would tell anyone considering it that it is very much worth it in the end.

Wondering whether a bone anchored hearing system in general or the Sentio System specifically might be the right choice to treat your hearing loss? Use these helpful resources, provided courtesy of Oticon Medical:

BAHS Journey: https://bahsjourney.com/candidate/
The Sentio System: https://sentio.oticonmedical.com/us

Bone Anchored Hearing Systems: When Hearing Aids Aren’t Enough

A Message for Veterans with Hearing Loss

Many veterans experience hearing loss due to physical trauma endured while on duty. Many of these losses may be treatable with traditional hearing aids. However, some forms of hearing loss—typically involving damage to the outer ear, ear canal, or other physical components—may not be. Yet many vets are unaware that they have options beyond regular hearing aids, such as bone anchored hearing systems (BAHS).

If you served your country, you may qualify to receive coverage from the government for a BAHS. Read on to learn more about this advanced treatment and whether it might be the solution you need.

Types of Hearing Loss Commonly Experienced by Veterans

More than 1.3 million US veterans receive disability compensation for hearing loss. Considering how frequently military personnel are exposed to extremely loud sounds for extended periods, including explosions, weapons fire, military air-and-seacrafts, and more, it is no surprise that so many experience noise-induced hearing damage, aka sensorineural hearing loss. This form of hearing loss is most often treated with traditional, air conduction hearing aids—the removable devices worn either in the ear or behind the ear.

However, hearing losses related to physical injuries typically require an alternative treatment that utilizes bone conduction to improve hearing ability. Known as conductive hearing losses, these may result from the loss of the pinna (outer ear), damage or loss of the ear canal, or similar injuries. Those with single-sided deafness—whether due to sensorineural or conductive hearing loss—may also experience better results from bone conduction.

Bone Anchored Hearing Systems Aid Certain Service-Related Hearing Losses

As mentioned above, bone anchored hearing treatment utilizes bone conduction to improve hearing ability. While regular hearing aids go in or on the ear to receive, amplify, and clarify sound, BAHS are worn on small, implanted posts called abutments near the ear. Bone conduction may be a viable option if your cochlea (inner ear) is still intact and functional.

A processor that receives sound is snapped onto the abutment a few weeks following implantation. This device transmits sound via unnoticeable vibrations through your skull bone, bypassing the damaged or missing portions of your ear, directly into the cochlea. The sound is then sent to your brain for normal processing as comprehensible speech, music, or other sounds.

Next Steps for Vets Interested in Bone Conduction

If you think your hearing loss might be treatable with a BAHS, your first step should be to contact your local Veterans Administration and schedule an appointment with an audiology professional. Depending on your past service, you might qualify for free or reduced-cost hearing healthcare, including diagnosis and treatment. You may also qualify for monthly disability compensation payments, tax-free. Please note that if you don’t live near a VA hearing clinic or the wait is extensive, you might be able to utilize VA Community Care to see a local hearing healthcare provider.

To find out which benefits you qualify for, please contact your local VA medical center representative.

Oticon Medical Ponto System for Veterans

Oticon Medical offers bone anchored hearing solutions that are used by wearers all over the world to help them overcome hearing loss at home, work, and in social situations. For more information on our minimally invasive Ponto™ surgery for implantation of an abutment and our most current technology, the Ponto 5 family of hearing processors, please visit our website.

What You Need to Know About Zinc-Air Batteries

Zinc-air batteries, like the ones we use in our Oticon Medical Ponto™ bone anchored hearing system, are effective and powerful, but only when used correctly. Many wearers don’t know all the in-and-outs of maximizing their battery life leading to frustratingly short spans between replacing batteries and other issues. For instance, did you know:

Zinc-air batteries require air exposure to function (hence the “air” in the name)
As soon as you remove the tab over the airholes, the battery activates. So if you pull off the tab and leave it lying around for hours, days, or longer, the battery will run out of charge before you even put it into your device
After you remove the tab, you should wait five minutes before inserting into your device so it fully activates and provides all the voltage of which it is capable for as long as possible
Sealed zinc-air batteries typically last approximately two years if stored correctly. This means keeping them at an optimal room temperature of no higher than 77º degrees F and no lower than 50º degrees F, in a dry environment. Note that storing them in the refrigerator will not extend their life—in fact, it will very likely damage them beyond usability
You should not carry your batteries around loose, as clanging against other metallic objects can damage them (e.g., coins, car keys, etc.)

If you find yourself in need of more batteries, you can order them directly from us! Please contact our Customer Service Team at 888.277.8014 (Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm ET) or send an email request to [email protected] anytime. Make sure you include your Ponto model (Ponto 4, Ponto 5 Mini, Ponto 5 SP) in your email so we send you the correct battery size for your device.

Members of Oticon Medical Friends can also order online via the Online Shop. Click here to register: Register to Use Online Shop

Initial Thoughts on Ponto 5 SuperPower: Great Power and Processing

We recently spoke to a long-time Ponto™ wearer with single-sided deafness (SSD) who tried out our new Ponto 5 SuperPower. They kindly gave us permission to share their reaction, because they want to encourage others with similar hearing conditions to treat their hearing loss effectively.

Hey there! I have had single-sided deafness for more than 20 years. I’ve struggled to hear voices on my “deaf” side and either had to ask for repetition or ask the person to move to my “good” side. Also, hearing in noisy environments is very difficult and drains me of my energy. It was a big decision to get implanted with a bone anchored hearing system (BAHS) and I inevitably waited longer than I should have to get the surgery. Overall, it was a simple procedure.

I have been wearing Ponto since the second-generation Ponto Plus was available. I have tried other products with mixed results due to poor sound quality and reliability. Next, I transitioned to a Ponto 3 SuperPower, and was really impressed with the improvement in sound quality with a more powerful device.

When Ponto 4 came out, new sound processing and Bluetooth® technologies were available with direct streaming to the device. While Ponto 4 was not a power device, these improvements were enough for me to upgrade and the sound quality from the Oticon OpenSound Navigator™ seemed to make up for the lack of overall power. There were some issues however, as the sound felt slightly flat and the streaming was a little too soft, especially when there was any sort of background noise.

I have been using the Ponto 5 Superpower since it became available, and it is so great! I now have the power and processing that makes sounds feel incredibly natural. I can tell that there is a calmness and relaxation in my body and mind when I am wearing the Ponto 5 Superpower. Hearing this naturally makes a really big difference day to day and there is a depth to the sound that I have not experienced with any previous bone conduction device.

Combine this with the amazing streaming volume, which to me sounds louder and not distorted, and I would say that this is certainly a step forward compared to any of my previous devices. I would encourage anyone wearing a BAHS to try the Ponto 5 Superpower and experience these things for themselves. It was well worth my time and effort to go through this process.

Are you ready to upgrade to the Ponto 5 SuperPower? You can try it out before you decide! Please visit the Upgrade Your Ponto page on our website for details.

Enjoying Life with the New Ponto 5 Mini

Sandi Arcus is a Dispensing Audiologist in Nevada. Born with single-sided deafness (SSD), she has always had a passion for helping others who are hard of hearing. She started her career in Pennsylvania as an audiologist in a busy ENT office, then in private practice. She currently works at an audiology clinic in Henderson, NV. Sandi holds a Master of Science degree in Audiology from Bloomsburg University, is a Fellow with the American Academy of Audiology, and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

As both an expert in hearing health and someone with first-hand experience in hearing loss, Sandi kindly offered to share her opinion about her new Ponto^TM 5 Mini bone anchored hearing system (BAHS) from Oticon Medical.

Sandi Arcus Tests Out Ponto 5 Mini

I decided to upgrade from my previous Ponto processor, because I’m always curious about new technology and fascinated by small instruments making big improvements in sound quality. I’ve been particularly impressed by the following Ponto 5 Mini features:

With the OpenSound Navigator™, I can hear speech better in a noisy restaurant, car, and wind. There is a noted improvement from the previous model.
I never had too much of a feedback issue, but now with the OpenSound Optimizer™, it’s even less. Now that I think about it, I haven’t heard any feedback!
The RemoteCare option is a great tool for follow-up care. Very convenient.

While the previous model already did a great job of making it easier to hear and understand speech in noisy environments, I’ve noted that with Ponto 5 Mini, it takes less effort to hear speech in difficult listening situations, which means less frustration.

The Ponto 5 Mini definitely supports my busy life!! It’s small yet powerful!!! I don’t feel like I’m missing anything, and people around me notice that as well. It makes me feel that I am doing the very best that I can do to hear the very best that I can hear! I feel more confident going into difficult listening situations. I’m less concerned and anxious that I will miss something.

If someone is considering whether to get their first Ponto 5 Mini or upgrading from their current BAHS, I want to tell you that you don’t know what you are missing until you try it. It’s the little sounds that I thought I was hearing “well enough”—it became more apparent that I had not been hearing them “well enough” after all. It enhances the sounds around me enough to sound closer to “normal” and greatly reduces my listening effort. Give Ponto 5 Mini a try!

What’s the Ponto 3? This Video Explains

The Ponto 3 is the world’s most powerful family of abutment-level sound processors. Powered by the advanced sound processing Inium Sense chip and supported by Direct Sound Transmission, the Ponto 3 makes listening in different situations easier.

Sound is sent straight to the bone, and on to the inner ear and the brain, without it having to travel through the skin which dampens sound.

But that’s not all. The Ponto 3 is also as discreet and reliable as it is powerful.

Watch this short video for a more detailed look at the Ponto 3.

If you’re interested in taking the next step in your hearing care journey to get the best sound quality possible, sign up to learn more about the Ponto 3.

Adam Shares His Journey with Hearing Loss and the Ponto Bone Anchored Hearing System (BAHS)

We are so lucky to be able to share Erin Wiggle’s heartfelt story about her husband, Adam. Adam serves in the Navy and has an Oticon Medical Bone Anchored Hearing System (BAHS), the Ponto.

Erin shares Adam’s account of his ordeal of chronic ear infections and multiple surgeries throughout the years that finally led to permanent hearing loss of his right ear. In her post, she leads us through Adam’s journey to getting his Ponto. Adam adjusts his life well with his Ponto. However, he reveals that one of his adjustments is dealing with the insensitivity of strangers. Adam said, “The constant questioning from strangers has left me a little bitter.”

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Teen Shares Her Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery (MIPS) Surgery Story with the World

UPDATE: The Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery (MIPS) procedure has now received FDA clearance and will soon be available in the United States.

Ponto surgery with tissue preservation has been done for a few years now. Also, many physicians use a “punch” incision with this technique. What this new MIPS surgery and surgical items provide are the first tools designed specifically to support and advance these great techniques with the aim at making it easier and more safe for patients to get the best possible results.

An excited 15-year-old, Karina Theoret, shared her story about getting an abutment for her bone anchored hearing system (BAHS) with a new surgical procedure, Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery (MIPS). When she stepped into the operating room at the Montreal Children’s Hospital last week, she was more excited than nervous. Karina has been deaf in her right ear since she was born. Soon, she’ll be able to hear with a bone anchored hearing system.

Because Karina is the first person in North America to undergo surgery with this new technique, her story was captured and shared by CTV News Montreal, and you can view it below.