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General Category => Hearing Issues => Topic started by: james e on November 30, 2011, 10:13:56 am

Title: Ponto Pro abutment vs BAHA abutment
Post by: james e on November 30, 2011, 10:13:56 am

I got my BAHA BP100 abutment implanted in March 2010. I have had some problems with my BAHA and it was replaced by Cochlear, and there have not been any other problems. However, just in case the problems start again, I am interested in the Ponto Pro, but I am aware of the difference in the two abutments. I do not know if I have the old BAHA or the new BAHA abutment. How can you tell the difference. Any photos?

James

Title: Re: Ponto Pro abutment vs BAHA abutment
Post by: ksiwek on November 30, 2011, 11:00:02 am

James,

I don't believe the 'new' cochlear abutment was launched until the fall of 2010.  I had the Oticon implant in October of 2010 and as I recall from when I was deciding between the two devices that Cochlear was in the beginning of their launch.  I am sure your doctor's office could validate for you when they made the switch as they keep implant records.  Good luck!

Title: Re: Ponto Pro abutment vs BAHA abutment
Post by: dalern on December 01, 2011, 10:10:10 am

Mine was implanted (Cochlear) in June of 2010 and it was the new abutment.
~Dale

Title: Re: Ponto Pro abutment vs BAHA abutment
Post by: tenai98 on December 01, 2011, 11:15:55 am

mine was inplanted in sept/09....and its the old abutment...so anyone with abutments between sept/09 and march /10 could narrow it down
JO