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The ADHEAR System: From Innovative Solution to Proven Concept

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1.  In which year was the ADHEAR system cleared by the FDA? 2017 2018 2019 2020

2.  What type of bone conduction system is the ADHEAR? Active transcutaneous Passive transcutaneous Active percutaneous Passive percutaneous

3.  What is the age range for candidacy for the ADHEAR? 18 years and younger 18 years and older 12 years and older All ages

4.  What are the limiting factors in a non-pressure bone conduction system? Hair, position of the device, gain of the device Hair, position of the device, skin contact plate Skin contact plate, position of the device, gain of the device Skin contact plate, position of the device, cleanliness of the abutment

5.  What is the most common birth defect in the United States that can cause conductive hearing loss? Anencephaly Cleft Lip/Palate Spina Bifida Microphthalmia

6.  What is the average daily wearing time for the ADHEAR system? 3 hours/day 6 hours/day 8 hours/day 12 hours/day

7.  What makes ADHEAR ideally suited for children with chronic conductive hearing loss due to Eustachian tube dysfunction? Air conduction thresholds remain stable Bone conduction thresholds remain stable Bone conduction thresholds fluctuate Air and bone conduction thresholds fluctuate

8.  According to the research presented, what percentage of children with cleft palate experience otitis media with effusion? 97% 85% 50% 32%

9.  What is the average number of surgical procedures a child born with cleft lip and palate would undergo by the age of 21? 2 4 10 18

10.  According to the research presented, there was no significant difference in pure tone thresholds between ADHEAR and: Passive transcutaneous BCI, only BC device on elastic headband, only Percutaneous BCI, only Both Passive transcutaneous BCI AND BC device on elastic headband