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Fitting the BONEBRIDGE: An Active Transcutaneous Bone Conduction Device

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1.  What type of bone conduction device is the MED-EL BONEBRIDGE system? Passive, percutaneous Active, transcutaneous Active, percutaneous Passive transcutaneous

2.  Where is the implant BCI 601 placed? External ear canal Mastoid bone Temporalis muscle Cochlea

3.  How long does the surgery last? 2-3 hours 60-90 minutes 15 minutes Does not require surgery

4.  What is the vibrogram? A method to determine how fast the device vibrates. A method to determine the gain of the device. A method of determining a pure tone audiogram with the device. A method of determining of well the patient will do with the device.

5.  Does the vibrogram need to be completed at each fitting session? Yes No Only when adding a new remote control Only when the processor is upgraded

6.  What are the names of the two sets of software needed to program the SAMBA audio processor? Siemens Connexx, MED-EL Symfit NOAH and Symfit Symfit only Connexx only

7.  Which device can you choose as a remote control with the SAMBA in the fitting software? MED-EL remote control Fine Tuner iPhone Android app

8.  If you use the SIEMENS miniTEK as the remote control, what is the maximum number of programs you could have? 3 4 5 1

9.  How many different formats can program the SAMBA audio processor for BONEBRIDGE? 3 1 2 4

10.  Can the remote control issued with the SAMBA audio processor be used for connectivity? Yes No Only in conjunction with the SIEMENS miniTEK Only when used with an FM system