MATRIX Stapes Prosthesis

HIGHLY COMPLEX STRUCTURES

The latest studies concerning the incus show that especially the cross-section, geometry, and size of the auditory ossicle can vary enormously from person to person and be highly complex. KURZ has addressed this challenge by developing stapes prostheses with a perforated loop band.

MINIMAL LOSS OF SOUND CONDUCTION

From an acoustomechanical viewpoint, there should be as little play as possible in the coupling area between the prosthesis and the incus. A more consistent crimp along with increased surface area helps to ensure that the incoming acoustic signal is conducted to the inner ear with minimal loss.

This product has been developed in close collaboration with Jack Kartush, MD, Michigan Ear Institute, Bloomfield, MI, USA.