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French Hearing Clinic Expects to Implant One to Two Patients Per Week
SAN JOSE, Calif. - March 7, 2002 - Symphonix® Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMPX)
has announced that Siemens, a world leader in hearing instruments and the
company's European distribution partner, has received an order for 50
Vibrant® Soundbridge™ systems from Clinic Causse, a private hearing clinic
in Beziers, France. This represents the largest single order to date for
the breakthrough implantable middle ear hearing device technology.
Since it began offering the Vibrant Soundbridge in March 2000, Clinic
Causse has experienced steadily increasing demand for the device from
hearing aid users actively looking for alternatives to acoustic hearing
aids. The recent purchase was placed in order to accommodate a caseload
that has grown to one-to-two implantation surgeries each week.
"Escalating demand for the Vibrant Soundbridge in France is reflective of
growing interest in the device across Europe as well as in the United
States," said Kirk Davis, president and chief executive officer of
Symphonix. "Clearly, people suffering from moderate to severe
sensorineural hearing loss are increasingly viewing the Vibrant
Soundbridge as the preferred treatment option."
Dr. T. Dumon, the responsible surgeon at Clinic Causse added, "Patients
understand that the dramatic improvements in sound quality and clarity
experienced with the Vibrant Soundbridge translate to better quality of
life for themselves as well as their friends and loved ones."
Once all 50 units have been implanted, Clinic Causse will have treated
more patients with the Vibrant Soundbridge than any other Center of
Excellence worldwide.
About Symphonix
Founded in 1994, Symphonix Devices, Inc. is a hearing technology company
dedicated to developing a family of products to improve communication
ability and quality of life for the millions of hearing-impaired people
limited by current hearing solutions.
Symphonix' Vibrantâ Soundbridgeä is a surgical implant designed to work
with the natural structures of the middle ear to enhance hearing and
communication ability for people with hearing impairment. The device can
be implanted during a short, outpatient surgical procedure. More
information about Symphonix can be found at
http://www.symphonix.com or by
calling (800) 833-7733.
Further information on potential factors that could affect the Company's
financial results is included in the Company's Form 10-K for the 2000
fiscal year and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001 filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About Siemens
Siemens is the world's largest manufacturer of hearing aids. Siemens
pioneered in-ear amplification in 1913, and today continues to develop new
approaches to sound technology. Siemens also offers an extensive selection
of audiological software, equipment and support for Hearing Health Care
Professionals and has been developing products that have set industry
standards for the support and care of hearing impaired persons. More
information about Siemens can be found at http://www.siemens-hearing.com.
About Clinic Causse
For more information about Clinic Causse, please visit its Web site at
http://www.clinique-causse.com.
Symphonix and Vibrant are registered trademarks of Symphonix Devices, Inc.
Soundbridge is a trademark of Symphonix Devices, Inc. |
