Abstract
MB11 with BERAphone® is a newborn hearing screening device which is sometimes used with Natus ALGO®, mainly in the obstetric field in Japan. This device is considered to reduce both the labor and cost as compared with conventional screening devices. We evaluated the usefulness of MB11 as a screening device. The results revealed a sensitivity of MB11 of 92.0% (23/25 ears), and specificity of 100% (65/65 ears). The mean test time was only 2 minutes and 12 seconds, facilitating rapid diagnosis. Each test costs about 20 yen, for the conductive gel, indicating good cost performance. This device could become more widely applicable, although further studies are necessary.
