Ponto Implantation Using a Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Patient indicated for surgical intervention with a bone anchored hearing system * Signed informed consent * Adequate bone quality to allow for a Ponto implant insertion, as judged by the investigator, and an expected bone thickness above 5 mm, where no complications during surgery are expected * Skin thickness of 12 mm or less at the implant site Exclusion Criteria: * Patient undergoing re-implantation * Patient who are unable or unwilling to follow investigational procedures/requirements, e.g. to complete quality of life scales * Known condition or previous treatment that could jeopardize skin condition and wound healing over time as judged by the investigator (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, previous radiotherapy in the area of interest) * Known medical condition that contraindicate surgery as judged by the investigator * Known and/or planned pregnancy at time of surgery * Any other known condition that the investigator determines could interfere with compliance or investigation assessments * Simultaneous participation in another clinical investigation with pharmaceutical and/or medical device which might cause interference with investigation participation