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 1 External sound processor which connects to the implant via an abutment 2 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 Surgery 3 Processor fitting (approx 3 months post-surgery for adults, 6 months for children over 5) 4 Medical evaluation 2 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: Meet others who have already benefited from the Baha by visiting our Cochlear ™ Community website