Incus Short Process Attachment for Implantable Float Transducer

A middle ear prosthesis coupling member comprising:

• a transducer coupling element adapted for coupling to a mechanical signal transducer;
• and
• an ossicle fastener coupled to the transducer coupling element and adapted for secure attachment to a short process of an incus ossicle of a patient middle ear, the ossicle fastener including parallel separated first and second fastener clips, each fastener clip having:
• i. two opposing bendable legs adapted to form an interior region for receiving the short process of the incus ossicle, and
• ii. a relieved opening between opposing leg ends displaceably providing access for the incus ossicle to the interior region, so that the fastener clips securely enclose the short process of the incus ossicle within the interior region;
• wherein the first fastener clip is adapted for exerting a force to pull the ossicle fastener toward the short process of the incus ossicle;
• and
• wherein the second fastener clip is adapted for holding the ossicle fastener in place over lateral movement on the short process of the incus ossicle only and without substantially exerting a force to pull the ossicle fastener toward the short process of the incus ossicle;
• whereby vibration generated by the mechanical signal transducer is coupled by the prosthesis coupling member to the short process of the incus.