Not all processors are suitable for every patient. The table below outlines the minimum age appropriate to have specific devices. Many parents choose a non-surgical option for their child until they are able to have surgery. There may be other reasons why we recommend a particular type of device for you or your child – for example head shape or hearing levels.
Bone Conduction Hearing Devices (BCHD) |
Age |
Softband
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Any age |
SoundArc
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Any age |
Oticon Ponto on a hat with Oticon Connector, headband or softband
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Any age |
Cochlear – Add Osia 2
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This device is offered only to adults at this time. |
Cochlear Connect
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When skull bone is thick enough, usually age 5 and older |
Oticon Bone Anchored Hearing System (BAHS)
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When skull bone is thick enough, usually age 5 and older |
MED-EL BONEBRIDGE
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This device is offered only to adults at this time. |
MED-EL ADHEAR
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Any age |
Middle Ear Implants (MEI) |
Age |
MED-EL VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE
![](https://i0.wp.com/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk/aisdevicechoice/wp-content/uploads/sites/124/2018/05/VSB.jpg?resize=204%2C152)
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This device is offered only to adults at this time. |