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Servox digital is an electrolarynx device manufactured by a German company Servona GmbH.<ref name="developer">Servona GmbH. SERVOX®digital. Servona GmbH [online]. Available online at: http://www.servona.de/servox/ (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).</ref> This speech technology is aimed towards patients after total laryngectomy who lost their natural ability to produce voice. | Servox digital is an electrolarynx device manufactured by a German company Servona GmbH.<ref name="developer">Servona GmbH. SERVOX®digital. Servona GmbH [online]. Available online at: http://www.servona.de/servox/ (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).</ref> This speech technology is aimed towards patients after total laryngectomy who lost their natural ability to produce voice. | ||
| − | == Main | + | == Main Characteristics == |
[[File:Servox 2.jpg|thumbnail|right|Servox on a recharging station]] | [[File:Servox 2.jpg|thumbnail|right|Servox on a recharging station]] | ||
Servox is a cylindrically-shaped device that weights approximately 150 grams (batteries included) and is 12 cm in length. The device is usually controlled by one hand while the thumb operates the two buttons that turn the device on and off, and also has a thumb wheel that controls the volume. The user can set and save two settings (volume, pitch) presets and save them to and recall them through one of the two on/off buttons. The devices uses one proprietary and replaceable 8.4 V NiMH rechargeable battery. The battery state is monitored by a LED light that lights up when the battery is close to being depleted.<ref name="info">Weitbrecht Communications, Inc. Servox Digital Artificial Larynx. Weitbrecht Communications, Inc. [online]. Available online at: http://www.weitbrecht.com/servox-digital-artificial-larynx.html (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).</ref><ref>Harris Communications, Inc. Servox Digital Electronic Speech Device. Harris Communications, Inc. [online]. Available online at: http://www.harriscomm.com/servox-digital-electronic-speech-device.html (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).</ref><ref>Lauder - The ElectroLarynx Co™. Electro-Larynges. Lauder - The ElectroLarynx Co™ [online]. Available online at: http://www.electrolarynx.com/pages/catalog/SV02.html (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).</ref> | Servox is a cylindrically-shaped device that weights approximately 150 grams (batteries included) and is 12 cm in length. The device is usually controlled by one hand while the thumb operates the two buttons that turn the device on and off, and also has a thumb wheel that controls the volume. The user can set and save two settings (volume, pitch) presets and save them to and recall them through one of the two on/off buttons. The devices uses one proprietary and replaceable 8.4 V NiMH rechargeable battery. The battery state is monitored by a LED light that lights up when the battery is close to being depleted.<ref name="info">Weitbrecht Communications, Inc. Servox Digital Artificial Larynx. Weitbrecht Communications, Inc. [online]. Available online at: http://www.weitbrecht.com/servox-digital-artificial-larynx.html (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).</ref><ref>Harris Communications, Inc. Servox Digital Electronic Speech Device. Harris Communications, Inc. [online]. Available online at: http://www.harriscomm.com/servox-digital-electronic-speech-device.html (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).</ref><ref>Lauder - The ElectroLarynx Co™. Electro-Larynges. Lauder - The ElectroLarynx Co™ [online]. Available online at: http://www.electrolarynx.com/pages/catalog/SV02.html (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).</ref> | ||
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== Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment == | == Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment == | ||
| − | + | Servox is a device that partially replaces the functions of a larynx. Electrolarynges are meant to return the ability to communicate by voice for laryngectomy patients. | |
== Ethical & Health Issues == | == Ethical & Health Issues == | ||
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There are no ethical or health issues connected to this particular device. | There are no ethical or health issues connected to this particular device. | ||
| − | For more general issues connected with | + | For more general issues connected with electrolarynges, please see the [[Electrolarynx]] synopsis. |
== Public & Media Impact and Presentation == | == Public & Media Impact and Presentation == | ||
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== Public Policy == | == Public Policy == | ||
| − | Servox speech aid is listed in the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration catalogue.<ref>http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/ | + | Servox speech aid is listed in the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration catalogue. It received the Premarket Notification.<ref>U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 510(k) Premarket Notification. U.S. Food and Drug Administration [online]. Available online at: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfPMN/pmn.cfm?ID=K013585 (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).</ref> |
| − | == Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research == | + | == Related Technologies, Projects, or Scientific Research == |
There are no related projects or research relevant to this device specifically. | There are no related projects or research relevant to this device specifically. | ||
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| Category | Electrolarynx |
| Developer | Servona GmbH [1] |
| Announced | |
| Released | |
| Price | 770 USD - 1000 USD (February 2016) |
| Weight | 150 g [2] |
| Controls |
button [2] |
| Data available | |
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| http://www.servona.de/servox/ | |
Servox digital is an electrolarynx device manufactured by a German company Servona GmbH.[1] This speech technology is aimed towards patients after total laryngectomy who lost their natural ability to produce voice.
Contents
Main Characteristics
Servox is a cylindrically-shaped device that weights approximately 150 grams (batteries included) and is 12 cm in length. The device is usually controlled by one hand while the thumb operates the two buttons that turn the device on and off, and also has a thumb wheel that controls the volume. The user can set and save two settings (volume, pitch) presets and save them to and recall them through one of the two on/off buttons. The devices uses one proprietary and replaceable 8.4 V NiMH rechargeable battery. The battery state is monitored by a LED light that lights up when the battery is close to being depleted.[2][3][4]
Servox can be connected to a personal computer via a serial connection. Custom Digital Data Communication software kit is needed to access and tune the device. Both are available separately through associated dealers.[5]
Price of the device fluctuates between 770 to 1000 USD. (February 2016)
Purpose
Servox electrolarynx is a speech aid device directed towards laryngectomees that have lost their ability to produce speech. The usage of an electrolarynx allows them to communicate in a quick and natural manner without resorting to other means such as pen and paper.
Company & People
Servox is being developed and manufactured by a German medical technologies company Servona GmbH that is based in Troisdorf, Germany.[6] The company does has not indicated the date it was established.
Important Dates
The company does not inform about any important dates that would be relevant to the company's history or the devices it manufactures.
Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment
Servox is a device that partially replaces the functions of a larynx. Electrolarynges are meant to return the ability to communicate by voice for laryngectomy patients.
Ethical & Health Issues
There are no ethical or health issues connected to this particular device.
For more general issues connected with electrolarynges, please see the Electrolarynx synopsis.
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
We recorded no user or other reviews for the device.
Public Policy
Servox speech aid is listed in the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration catalogue. It received the Premarket Notification.[7]
Related Technologies, Projects, or Scientific Research
There are no related projects or research relevant to this device specifically.
For more information about this type of devices, please see the Electrolarynx synopsis.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Servona GmbH. SERVOX®digital. Servona GmbH [online]. Available online at: http://www.servona.de/servox/ (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Weitbrecht Communications, Inc. Servox Digital Artificial Larynx. Weitbrecht Communications, Inc. [online]. Available online at: http://www.weitbrecht.com/servox-digital-artificial-larynx.html (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).
- ↑ Harris Communications, Inc. Servox Digital Electronic Speech Device. Harris Communications, Inc. [online]. Available online at: http://www.harriscomm.com/servox-digital-electronic-speech-device.html (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).
- ↑ Lauder - The ElectroLarynx Co™. Electro-Larynges. Lauder - The ElectroLarynx Co™ [online]. Available online at: http://www.electrolarynx.com/pages/catalog/SV02.html (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).
- ↑ Kapitex Healthcare Limited. An electronic larynx that sets new standards of excellence. Kapitex Healthcare Limited [online]. Available online at: http://www.kapitex.com/airway/devices/servox-digital/ (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).
- ↑ Servona GmbH. Kontakt. Servona GmbH [online]. Available online at: http://www.servona.de/kontakt/ (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).
- ↑ U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 510(k) Premarket Notification. U.S. Food and Drug Administration [online]. Available online at: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfPMN/pmn.cfm?ID=K013585 (Retrieved 9th January, 2017).
