Cooper-Rand
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| Category | Electrolarynx |
| Developer | Luminaud Inc. |
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| Released | |
| Price | 595 USD (January 2017)[1] |
| Weight | 28.35 g tone generator, 212.6 g pulse generator[1] |
| Controls |
buttons [1] |
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| http://www.luminaud.com/cooper_rand | |
Cooper-Rand electrolarynx is a device manufactured by American company Luminaud Inc. The device consists of two parts, a tone generator and a pulse generator. Both parts are connected with a cord. The device is powered by two 9V non-rechargeable batteries.[1]
Contents
Main characteristics
Cooper-Rand elecrolarynx is a medical device which is shipped more than 20 years. It consists of two parts, a pulse generator which weights 212.6 grams and the tone generator which weights 28.35 grams. Only the tone generator is hold in a hand, thus users do not have to lift as heavy device as in the electrolarynges where the battery is included in a device.[1] This could be especially beneficial to patients who physical strength is limited due to illness as A.L.S., M.S or severe injury.[2]
It is an intra-oral device, which means that the plastic tube in the end has to be inserted in patient's mouth. This could be advantageous in the patients after surgery when the tissues are particularly sensible, since the device does not vibrate against throat tissue. The sound is delivered through plastic tube to the palate. Then, patient's tongue, jaw and lips articulate words.[2]
Purpose
This device is directed towards laryngectomy patients that lost their ability to produce speech. The usage of an electrolarynx allows the to communicate in a quick and natural manner without resorting to other means such as pen and paper.
Company & People
Important Dates
Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment
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
Public Policy
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 1.2 1.3 1.4 Luminaud Inc. Cooper-Rand ElectroLarynx. Luminaud Inc. [online]. Available online at: http://www.luminaud.com/cooper_rand (Retrieved 13th January, 2017).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Advance Health Network. Industry News: Cooper-Rand Electronic Speech Prosthesis. Advance Health Network [online]. Available online at: http://speech-language-pathology-audiology.advanceweb.com/Article/Cooper-Rand-Electronic-Speech-Prosthesis.aspx (Retrieved 13th January, 2017).
