A Breakthrough in Pediatric Ear Tubes
The Hummingbird® Tympanostomy Tube System (TTS) represents a significant breakthrough in less invasive, more efficient tympanostomy (TM) tube placement.
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A Breakthrough in Pediatric Ear Tubes
The Hummingbird® Tympanostomy Tube System (TTS) represents a significant breakthrough in less invasive, more efficient tympanostomy (TM) tube placement.
An Office-Based Approach to Ear Tubes
The Hummingbird device combines the multiple stages associated with traditional myringotomy and tube placement procedures into a single step. Utilizing Preceptis Medical’s patented One-Pass® Technology, myringotomy and placement are achieved less invasively 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 benefits both patients and practices by:
- Addressing parental demand for less invasive tympanostomy tube options
- Offering ENT practice differentiation clinics through patient-centered innovation
- Enhancing office efficiency and patient scheduling
- Delivering trusted and reliable outcomes
Thousands of Hummingbird procedures have already been performed with more being requested each and every day. The extensively-studied pediatric ear tube device is FDA-cleared and indicated for use in an 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 Demand for Less Invasive Tympanostomy Tube Options
In 2019, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) released their position statement supporting in-office tympanostomy tube placement in appropriately selected children.2
“Although insertion of tympanostomy tubes in children is generally accomplished in the operating room under general anesthesia, insertion in the clinic in appropriately selected patients using shared decision making between clinicians and families can be appropriate.”
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
Learn more about the Hummingbird device and how it’s helping advance pediatric ear tube placement.
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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