Patent ID: 8888846

Claim:
A device for replacement or bridging at least one component of a human ossicular chain, comprising: an ossicle prosthesis, comprising a first fastening element provided on a first end for mechanical connection to a tympanic membrane or a component of the ossicular chain; a second fastening element provided on a second end for mechanical connection to a further component or parts of the further component of the ossicular chain or directly to an inner ear; an elongated connecting element that connects said first fastening element to said second fastening element in a sound-conducting manner; the first fastening element having a receiving bore formed therein; and an elongated applicator fixedly connected to the ossicle prosthesis adapted to transfer the ossicle prosthesis from a sterile packaging to a surgical site; wherein said elongated applicator has a length and width enabling said elongated applicator to be inserted into a middle ear or an auditory meatus, said elongated applicator including a first end and a second end, the first end having a handle portion extending away from the ossicle prosthesis and used for handling purposes, the second end having an engagement part; wherein said engagement part is disposed within the receiving bore such that the receiving bore clamps the engagement part in a form-fit manner, thereby fixedly connecting the ossicle prosthesis to the elongated applicator such that the ossicle prosthesis and elongated applicator form one unit that is removable form the sterile packaging in a manner such that both the ossicle prosthesis and elongated applicator are ready for surgical use; wherein once the ossicle prosthesis has been inserted into the middle ear or auditory meatus, the engagement part is detachable from the receiving bore and removable together with said elongated applicator from the middle ear or auditory meatus, leaving the ossicle prosthesis in place.