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CHAPTER

Business Unit Vibrant

Fitting Guide

SAMBA

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Table of Contents

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INTRODUCTION

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FIRST FIT

 Starting the Fitting Session

 The Vibrogram

 First Fit of the SAMBA audio processor

 Basic Tuning

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FOLLOW-UP FITTING

 Fitting Assistant

 Fine Tuning

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APPENDICES

 miniTek™

 Intelligent Sound Adapter

 Curve Display

 Useful CONNEXX Tools

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The new SAMBA, with its key features Automatic/Ambient Sound, Intelligent Sound Adapter and Remote

Control, sees the beginning of a new era for VIBRANT MED-EL’s audio processors. The Vibrogram function, for

direct threshold measurement through the SAMBA, integrated within the SYMFIT . software, is now

available for all SAMBA variants and for both the VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE and BONEBRIDGE implant

systems. SAMBA‘s sleek and ergonomic design allows for easier handling, and gives users

the option of personalizing their SAMBA by choosing from the wide selection of

cover colours and designs.

The SAMBA Fitting Guide enables the professional to follow a

straightforward tting workow. It provides step-by-step instruc-

tions and describes how the new features of the SAMBA function.

Hardware and Software setup

For hardware and software requirements, please refer to the SYMFIT . user manual and the SAMBA

user manual.

Introduction

Explaining the SAMBA features and functions

Handling of the SAMBA audio processor is explained

straight forward in the SAMBA IFU. Handy videos

showing quick demonstrations of how to use the

SAMBA audio processor can be found by selecting the

demo tab within the Hearing Instruments section of

the CONNEXX software.

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First Fit

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THE AIM OF THIS CHAPTER IS TO OFFER A SIMPLE, YET EFFICIENT WORKFLOW FOR THE INITIAL FITTING OF THE

SAMBA AUDIO PROCESSOR BASED ON THE VIBROGRAM FITTING METHOD. IT WILL GUIDE THROUGH THE PROCESS

OF CREATING A CLIENT WITHIN THE CLIENT LIST, PERFORMING THE VIBROGRAM AND FURTHER ON APPLYING THE

FIRST FIT PROCEDURE.

Starting the tting session – entering client data

After starting up the CONNEXX software the Client

List and Data window appears (Figure ). In the First

Fit session a new client will be created. The elds Last

Name, First Name and the Date of Birth must be lled

in, other entries are optional.

If the client already exists respective data can be loa-

ded via selecting the client from the name list.

FIRST FIT

Figure 

Detecting the SAMBA audio processor

First it is neccessary to detect the hearing instrument

via the detect connected instruments button on the

toolbar (Figure ). It is not necessary to select the

audio processor variant at this point. The detection

function automatically recognizes which audio proces-

sor is connected. Select Follow-Up tting (go to Fine

Tuning) on the window which appears and select Ok.

You will be forwarded to the Fine Tuning tab.

Figure 

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The Vibrogram

The Vibrogram is a pure tone audiogram measured by direct stimulation of the inner ear through the Vibrant

Soundbridge or the BONEBRIDGE implant system. This innovative approach shows the response of hearing

thresholds at each measured frequency by directly driving the inner ear with the implant. The obtained levels

result in a specic, individual dynamic range which allows you to create a more precise rst t to optimize the

hearing benet for each patient. This method is applicable for all users, independent from hearing loss, surgical

technique, and placement. It can be performed with all versions of the SAMBA audio processor as well as with the

Amadé audio processors.

Loading the Vibrogram settings

To obtain the Vibrogram thresholds, calibration set-

tings have to be temporarily loaded into the audio

processor. Therefore, in the CONNEXX main menu bar,

Fitting > Test Settings should be selected and the

corresponding Test settings window (Figure ) will

appear. Now select Vibrogram Settings to load the

calibrated test settings.

The audio processor is now placed over the implant

coil on the patient’s head.

DO NOT CLOSE THE TEST SETTINGS WINDOW UNTIL YOU

HAVE PERFORMED THE VIBROGRAM MEASUREMENT.

FIRST FIT

Figure 

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Completing the Vibrogram measurement

When the measurement is nished, close the Test Set-

tings window and the following message will appear

(Figure ).

Always select Yes in order to reprogram the previous

settings, as the calibrated test settings should not be

left in the SAMBA. The Vibrogram thresholds obtained

can now be entered in the Audiogram tab.

Measuring the Vibrogram

Select the Vibrogram tab from the six tabs available.

The Vibrogram table will appear (Figure ).

THE SAMBA AUDIO PROCESSOR MICROPHONES WILL BE

AUTOMATICALLY DEACTIVATED DURING THE MEASURE-

MENT AND ARE REACTIVATED WHEN CLOSING THE TEST

SETTINGS WINDOW. PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT MUTE THE

MICROPHONES MANUALLY DURING THIS PROCEDURE.

The method of obtaining a Vibrogram is the same as

obtaining an audiogram. Please advise the patient

accordingly. It is recommended to start the measure-

ment at  kHz and  dB above the bone conduction

threshold, introducing the user to the stimulus. Select

the corresponding button within the matrix to activate

the tone and start the measurement. The tone will

remain active until either another test tone is activated

or the stop button is used.

Please note down the individual Vibrogram thresholds

obtained for the whole frequency range.

In case the dynamic range of the user is limited, it

might also be useful to obtain uncomfortable loudness

levels (UCL values) with the Vibrogram tab and then

transfer them into the CONNEXX audiogram using the

UCL symbols.

FIRST FIT

Figure 

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Entering the Vibrogram thresholds in the

Audiogram Tab

Open the Audiogram tab which is the rst of ve

tabs in the CONNEXX software and insert the Vibro-

gram thresholds obtained. This data will be used by

CONNEXX to calculate the target gains for the audio

processor.

THE VIBROGRAM THRESHOLDS MUST BE ENTERED USING

THE AIR CONDUCTION (AC) SYMBOLS (SEE ARROW).

PLEASE EXTRAPOLATE THE VALUES AT  Hz AND 

Hz AS MARKED IN THE AUDIOGRAM (FIGURE ).

First Fit of the SAMBA audio processor

After entering the Vibrogram thresholds in the Audio-

gramm tab, select the symbol Detect connected inst-

ruments (Figure ).

The Detect hearing instruments

window will open (Figure ).

Select New tting (go to First Fit congurator) and

conrm your selection. You will be prompted in the

Save session window to store changes from the previ-

ous session. Press Ok to store the changes. The audio

processor will

be detected

and the Re-

mote control

conguration

window will

appear.

Figure 

Select the Remote

Control tab and

activate the

VIBRANT MED-EL

remote control via

the checkbox and

select Ok (Figure

). The remote

control allows the user to switch between the different

tting programs as well as to change the overall volume

in each of these programs. If no remote control is selec-

ted only the Universal program is available in the SAMBA

audio processor.

AT THIS STAGE, IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE TO REGISTER THE

SIEMENS miniTekTM * AS AN ALTERNATIVE REMOTE CON-

TROL IF AVAILABLE. FOR A MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTI-

ON ON HOW TO USE THE miniTekTM, PLEASE REFER TO

THE CORRESPONDING APPENDIX.

Figure 

Figure 

FIRST FIT

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