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Frequently Asked Questions
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AVA Voice™ is a non-invasive voicing device using natural respiration, and it is suitable for anyone with voice loss due to laryngectomy, whether or not they have had success with traditional solutions. It generates sound by natural respiration that is transferred to the mouth to be articulated via a thin tube. Click here to learn more about AVA Voice™.(www.laronix.com/ava-voice)
Yes. The presence of an indwelling voice prosthesis (VP or TEP) does not affect the ability to use AVA Voice™. In fact, AVA Voice™ and an indwelling voice prosthesis can be used alongside each other depending on the context of use.
AVA Voice™ will initially be available only in Australia and the United States. We are taking concrete steps to expand to more countries and would love to update you when it becomes available in your area. Please share your invaluable input by submitting an inquiry at www.laronix.com/contact (www.laronix.com/contact)as we explore the demand for this breakthrough solution in different regions.
Yes! You can speak in any language with AVA Voice™. Because of its ability to vary pitch, AVA Voice™ works well especially for tonal languages, such as Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Thai.
AVA Voice™ has an oral tube to transfer sound generated from the device to the mouth, which is then turned into speech.
Laronix requires patients to work with a speech pathologist to initiate a trial for AVA Voice™. Your speech pathologist will provide invaluable clinical guidance, insights, and support to patients throughout the trial process to achieve the best outcomes.
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If you or any of your patients are interested in trialing AVA Voice™, Laronix is eager to assist. We can provide a short presentation to tell you more and answer any additional questions. To get started, please contact us here.(www.laronix.com/trials)
AVA Voice™ is an innovative artificial larynx available for people with voice loss. It is non-invasive, meaning no components need to be surgically implanted, as is the case for indwelling voice prosthesis (VP or TEP) devices. Because AVA Voice™ uses respiration resulting in a natural pitch prosody, the voice generated is of high quality and is natural-sounding, especially compared to solutions such as the electrolarynx. AVA Voice™ improves the ability to communicate across different contexts, including over phone and video calls. Click here to learn more about AVA Voice™. (www.laronix.com/ava-voice)
AVA Voice™ is easy to learn. 99% of patients demonstrate voicing during their initial fitting session.
Contraindications for use of AVA Voice™ include those with significant oral impairment, respiratory compromise, and severe fine motor skill impairment that would impact device removal.
Yes, AVA Voice™ can be used with a base plate, laryngectomy tube, or laryngectomy button.
Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive set of resources, which may include one-on-one sessions, educational seminars, and training content. As patients trial AVA Voice™ with your guidance, you will play a critical role in supporting them throughout the trial process. To get started, please contact us here. (www.laronix.com/trials)
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