KURZ® MatriX Offset

MATRIX OFFSET STAPES PROTHESIS

Offset of 1.5 mm for challenging anatomical situations

• Available for left and right ear
• Simplified crimping thanks to extremely malleable band loop
• Wide band for optimized crimping control
• Matrixed band provides conformed contact area to the incus and helps reduce the risk of necrosis*
• All titanium design for long-term reliability

* Rösch S., Moser G., Töth M., Rasp G. (2015). Initial experiences with the Matrix Type Stapes Prosthesis
Published: Austrian Annual Meeting of ENT, 2015. Poster Abstract (German)

FOR OPTIMIZED SOUND CONDUCTION

In cases where there is strong incus erosion, a stapedioplasty prosthesis may not be easily attached without the need to create an angle to help ensure optimal acoustical transfer signal to the inner ear.

The MatriX Stapes Prosthesis Offset Version offers a solution to this challenging anatomical situation. Designed with a shaft offset of 1.5 mm, it can help ensure smooth sound conduction.

The prosthesis also features a unique, wide, offset, and perforated band loop designed for softer and more controlled crimping. As a result, the coupling is simplified and more uniform, whilst the increased surface area helps ensure the incoming acoustic signal is conducted to the inner ear with minimal loss.

Developed in close collaboration with Jack Kartush, MD, Michigan Ear Institute, Bloomfield, MI, USA.