The Esteem®-Hearing Implant™ is 100% implantable and therefore invisible. Most of the hearing impaired, resist the use of conventional hearing aids as there is a negative social stigma attached with them. Interestingly, with the Esteem®- Hearing Implant™, the patient is completely unaware of its presence in their body. The surgical procedure is virtually painless. More importantly, this new technology allows patients to hear naturally and restores their life to normal living. The product is maintenance free for up to nine years. After up to nine years the battery is replaced and the patient will continue enjoying the Esteem®-Hearing Implant™ benefits.

The device (based on pacemaker technology) is implanted under the skin behind the ear. Two leads extend into the middle ear from the device. Sound waves travel into the ear canal and set the ear drum (tympanic membrane) into motion causing the bones of the middle ear to vibrate. The device senses these movements and delivers a customized dose of energy to the cochlea which transmits the signals to the brain. The brain interprets the signals as hearing, which allows the patient to experience a New World of Sound™.

Like every normal and healthy ear, this device leverages the body's natural anatomy. The result is that patients describe a clarity and fidelity of sound that is near normal. Due to the basic laws of physics and human physiology, attempts with artificial methods to improve hearing, such as hearing aids, do not possess this capability.

Background Noise: This is the one of the biggest complaints for people wearing hearing aids. Taking part in a conversation at a restaurant, with a group of friends, at a business meeting is usually the most difficult situation for hearing aid wearers. Yet, this is the situation they want most to be a part of, the social, active and interactive part of life. Patients using theEsteem®- Hearing Implant™ report easier listening, better understanding and more enjoyment in the life, regardless of their background environment.

The Esteem®-Hearing Implant™ by Envoy Medical Corporation is not for sale and has not been approved by the FDA. The product is currently being evaluated in a Pivotal Phase II Clinical Trial and the results are being closely monitored by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."