A Breakthrough in Pediatric Ear Tubes
The Hummingbird® Tympanostomy Tube System (TTS) represents a significant breakthrough in offering an innovative approach for tympanostomy tube placement.
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A Breakthrough in Pediatric Ear Tubes
The Hummingbird® Tympanostomy Tube System (TTS) represents a significant breakthrough in offering an innovative approach for tympanostomy tube placement.
An Office-Based Approach for Ear Tubes
The Hummingbird device uniquely combines the multiple stages associated with traditional myringotomy and tube placement into a single step. Utilizing Preceptis Medical’s patented One-Pass® Technology, a myringotomy and tube placement are achieved by advancing the device through the tympanic membrane and actuating the slider to insert the tube.
The Hummingbird procedure, which only requires a topical anesthetic to numb the tympanic membrane, is performed in the office setting and is completed in minutes for bilateral placement.1
This provides multiple benefits, including:
- Meeting parental demand for less invasive tympanostomy tube options
- Differentiating ENT practices by offering an innovative and disruptive approach
- Driving enhanced efficiency for in-office procedures and scheduling
With thousands of Hummingbird procedures successfully performed, the FDA-cleared device has been studied extensively and is indicated for use in the office setting for children 6 months of age and older.
The Hummingbird One-Pass® Technology
Below is a visual representation of the Hummingbird One-Pass Technology.
Meeting Parental and Physician Demand for Less Invasive Tympanostomy Tube Options
In 2020, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) released their position statement supporting in-office tympanostomy tube placement in appropriately selected patients using shared decision-making between clinicians and families.2
The Academy’s position is that tympanostomy tubes are safe and effective for managing otitis media in children who meet current guidelines for tube insertion (Rosenfeld 2013).
Although insertion of tympanostomy tubes in children is generally accomplished in the operating room under general anesthesia, insertion in the clinic may be an appropriate option for selected patients.
PARENTS3
93%
Have concerns regarding general anesthesia risk
93%
Would consider an alternative to traditional ear tube surgery
84%
Would likely choose a better procedure if offered by their ENT
PEDIATRICIANS4,5
78%
Have concerns over general anesthesia in young patients
98%
Believe the Hummingbird would help address ear tube backlogs
98%
Believe the Hummingbird would have a positive clinical impact
Physician Resources
We invite you to access the following resources to learn more about the Hummingbird device, clinical outcomes and more.
Peer-Reviewed Publication: Use of Topical Phenol in Awake Young Children for Tympanostomy Tube Placement
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White Paper: Is There a Need to Aspirate Middle Ear Effusion during Tympanostomy Tube Placement?
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