1,143 devices · GMDN 35690
Partial ossicular prostheses are surgical implants used to restore function to damaged or missing parts of the middle ear’s ossicles (malleus, incus, or stapes), helping sound travel from the eardrum to the inner ear. Clinically, they address conductive hearing loss caused by trauma, chronic ear disease, or conditions like otosclerosis where natural bone movement is impaired.
These devices are typically sterile, single-use implants made from metals (e.g., titanium) or polymers, and their use is regulated as medical implants under strict manufacturing and performance standards. Classification and supply vary by jurisdiction, but they are generally classified as high-risk due to their permanent placement in the body.
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