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Getting the Esteem® Fully Implanted* Active Middle Ear Implant (FI-AMEI)
Surgeons and audiologists undergo extensive training on the Esteem product and then work together to determine candidacy for the Esteem device. Below, you will find the typical process and next steps.
It’s easy to get started and taking the first step will quickly determine whether this technology is a potential option for you to consider with your healthcare professional.
*Once activated, the external Esteem Personal Programmer is not required for daily use.
Step 1: Is the Esteem product an option for you?
Send us a copy of your audiogram**.
If you don’t have a copy of your audiogram, reach out to your hearing professional and request a copy of your most recent test.
Email to: audiograms@envoymedical.com
Fax to: 651-925-5023
Need to get a new hearing test? Learn more about audiograms.
** By sending or uploading my audiogram file, I agree to be contacted by Envoy Medical, and hearing health organizations or health care providers, at the email address I have provided. I understand the information I provide will be used and shared according to the Envoy Medical Privacy Policy. I understand that I am solely responsible for limiting the content of information I upload or send and I should only include information I want to be used and shared by Envoy Medical in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
Step 2: Choose an Esteem implant location that has been trained on the Esteem device.
Envoy Medical can assist in identifying locations that have been trained and facilitate a connection with your preferred site to schedule an evaluation.
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Step 3: Complete Evaluation Appointment
Meet with an audiologist and surgeon who are trained on the Esteem implant. They will ask questions about your hearing loss and help guide you through any questions or concerns and next steps.
The audiologist will perform additional testing to verify acceptable parameters and appropriateness. The surgeon will perform a medical review and order a CT scan to confirm there is adequate space and proper anatomy and conditions for the implant, go over important risk and safety information, and answer any questions you have about the product or procedure.
Step 4: Getting the Esteem implant
Once you have been found to be a candidate, you can reserve a surgical time whenever you are ready.
The Esteem implant is typically an outpatient procedure and usually takes place under general anesthesia.
Envoy Medical can help answer questions about payment options for the Esteem product. Questions about procedure costs will need to be directed to your healthcare provider.
Activation
Approximately 8 weeks after surgery, you will return to the surgical center for a follow-up appointment. Your audiologist will activate, or turn on, your Esteem implant and program it to your unique hearing needs, customizing three different programs.
The Esteem product is controlled by your Personal Programmer which allows you to turn the device on or off, select the volume, and select one of three unique individualized program settings.
