Talking to Your ENT About In-Office Ear Tube Placement
The Hummingbird is widely available in most major U.S. geographies. However, some Ear, Nose & Throat surgeons (ENTs) are yet to familiarize themselves with this safe and proven technology for in-office ear tube placement.
Below you’ll find a selection of helpful tools and resources that will make it easy to discuss the Hummingbird procedure with your child’s care team.
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Talking to Your ENT About In-Office Ear Tube Placement
The Hummingbird is widely available in most major U.S. geographies. However, some Ear, Nose & Throat surgeons (ENTs) are yet to familiarize themselves with this safe and proven technology for in-office ear tube placement.
Below you’ll find a selection of helpful tools and resources that will make it easy to discuss the Hummingbird procedure with your child’s care team.
Resources That Make It Easy To Talk to Your ENT About Hummingbird Ear Tubes
As with any new medical technology, product adoption occurs over time and with education and awareness.
We’ve developed the following tools and resources to make it easier to speak with your pediatrician or ENT surgeon about the Hummingbird. We’ve developed the following tools and resources to make it easier to speak with your pediatrician or ENT surgeon about the Hummingbird.
We invite you to download these resources about the safety, effectiveness, care advantages and cost benefits of this technology. Bring them to your next appointment to make it easier to start the conversation.
What’s Better About Hummingbird TTS?
The FDA-cleared Hummingbird and its impact on ear tube placement have been studied extensively — and studies have shown that it’s both safe and effective in the office setting. By only requiring topical anesthetic to numb the tympanic membrane instead of a more medically invasive approach, the Hummingbird allows for bilateral ear tube placement in the ENT office setting that takes only minutes. The device has demonstrated the following performance in clinical studies.1
Children successfully received ear tubes in-office
Parents would recommend the procedure to others
Ear tube placement in minutes2
Patients acceptably tolerated the procedure
News and Resources
FOX Carolina News: Ear Tube Procedure for Children can be Done in 5 Minutes
02/20/2024
Ear infections in children can be painful, and are very common. If a child gets too many in a short period, ear tubes are often the answer. Usually, the procedure is done in a hospital setting with anesthesia, but a new medical device is changing the game.
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Parent Experience: Lizzie and Jon
01/12/2024
Lizzie and Jon’s son, Elliott, experienced frequent ear infections, contracting five infections in just eight months. Ear tube surgery was recommended by their pediatrician, however, the family wanted to avoid general anesthesia for their young son. Learn more about their experience with the Hummingbird.
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