Bone-anchored Hearing Aid

**Semantic type:** Medical Device

**Definition:** A hearing device that includes a sound processor and a small titanium fixture that is surgically-implanted behind the ear to transfer sound vibrations to a functioning cochlea through direct bone conduction, typically in individuals with outer or middle ear malformations or unilateral hearing loss.

**Synonyms:** - BAHA Device - Bone-anchored Auditory Implant