The Cochlear ™ Baha ® System. Agenda Who is a Baha ® candidate? Baha implant basics Baha sound processors The implantation process Next steps.

The Cochlear™ Baha® System

Agenda

• Who is a Baha® candidate?• Baha implant basics• Baha sound processors• The implantation process• Next steps

Who is a Baha® candidate?• Hearing loss caused by problems with the middle

or outer ear– Even with hearing aids, there are still issues with getting sufficient loudness

– With hearing aids, ears are irritated or sore due to large ear molds

• Hearing loss caused by single-sided deafness

“Music and singing are very important to me. I started when I was 6 years old and now jazz is

my favorite.”

– Arnold B.

Titanium implant placed in the bone just behind the ear

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External sound processor which connects to the implant via an abutment

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Baha® basics

Components of the Baha System

• Simple and effective• Works through direct

bone conduction• Indicated for people 5

years of age or older (for children under 5 with Softband)

• Predictable outcomes

Features & benefits

Baha Sound Processors

Cordelle II™Intenso™

Baha® System features

Baha 3 (BP100)

A Baha® patient’s journey

Surgery3

Processor fitting (approx 3 months post-surgery for adults, 6 months for children over 5)

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Medical evaluation2

1 Initial evaluation

" I used to ask people to constantly repeat themselves, but now with my Baha this is no longer a problem.”-Seraphine S.

Cost information

• Unlike hearing aids, most private insurance covers the Baha® System

• Medicare / Medicaid consider the Baha System a covered benefit

Surgical overview

• Usually done as an outpatient procedure

• General or local anesthetic

• No risk of loss of residual hearing

• Hear the difference! Try the Baha® today

Next Steps

• Make an appointment with an audiologist to try the Baha® • Request an information packet and learn the benefits from

the Baha System:

http://products.cochlearamericas.com/baha• Meet others who have already benefited from the Baha by

visiting our Cochlear™ Community website