VORP (Vibrating Ossicular Prosthesis)

The implanted part of the Vibrant Soundbridge is called the VORP (Vibrating Ossicular Prosthesis) and consists of an internal coil, a magnet to hold the Audio Processor over the implant, a demodulator, the conductor link and the innovative technology of the Floating Mass Transducer (FMT).

The signal from the Audio Processor is transmitted to the VORP and transformed into mechanical vibrations by the FMT.

The VORP is implanted during a surgical procedure in which the FMT is attached to the incus, one of the three small bones of the middle ear. When activated, the FMT vibrates in a controlled manner, specific to each patient's hearing needs, causing the ossicular chain to vibrate. It conducts a wide frequency range up to 8000 Hz.

The FMT, a tiny magnet, lies at the core of this advanced technology.

A benefit of the implantable hearing system is the "direct" transfer of the acoustic signal. The ear canal remains completely open.

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VORP - Technical specifications

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