Ear Tube Placement without General Anesthesia
The Hummingbird® Tympanostomy Tube System (TTS) is a breakthrough technology that enables ENT surgeons to perform ear tube placement in the comfort of the office without general anesthesia.
The FDA-cleared Hummingbird eliminates many challenging aspects associated with traditional ear tube surgery while reducing overall costs and delivering safe and effective outcomes for children.
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Ear Tube Placement without General Anesthesia
The Hummingbird® Tympanostomy Tube System (TTS) is a breakthrough technology that enables ENT surgeons to perform ear tube placement in the comfort of the office without general anesthesia.
The FDA-cleared Hummingbird eliminates many challenging aspects associated with traditional ear tube surgery while reducing overall costs and delivering safe and effective outcomes for children.
Safe. Simple. Less Expensive.
Traditionally, the only means to place ear tubes for children was in the operating room. This approach presents many obstacles for families, including concerns over general anesthesia, stress associated with surgery and costs that are often significant.
The Hummingbird procedure provides an alternative to surgical ear tube placement and helps solve many of these challenges.
Safe
Performed safely on thousands of children, this alternative to traditional ear tube surgery removes general anesthesia for the most common pediatric procedure in the U.S. Families may be present during the process, reducing stress for both the child and parents.
Simple
The Hummingbird procedure, which is completed in minutes, eliminates the need for fasting, pre-operative testing and post-operative care. Children may immediately return to normal activities following treatment.
Less Expensive
The overall costs of the Hummingbird procedure are up to 68% less than traditional surgical approaches. The procedure is shifted from expensive facilities to a more cost-effective location, the office.
No General Anesthesia
No Pre- or Post-Op Restrictions
Ear Tubes in Minutes1
Up to 68% Cost Savings2
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