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Wednesday April 11, 7:30 am Eastern Time

Press Release

SOURCE: Symphonix Devices, Inc.

Symphonix Devices, Inc. Introduces the Vibrant Soundbridge To the American Academy of Audiology

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vibrant® Soundbridge(TM)will be the subject of 10 presentations at the 13th Annual Convention of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), taking place next week in San Diego, Calif., stated Kirk Davis, president and chief executive officer of Symphonix Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMPX - News). The Vibrant Soundbridge is an implantable middle ear hearing device (IMEHD)designed to treat moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss, the most common form of hearing impairment.

Audiologists attending the meeting will be able to choose from sessions about the device, in specific, and IMEHDs, in general. A featured conference session on Friday, April 20, taught by Marshall Chasin, M.S. and Jonathan Spindel, Ph.D., will review
current trends in IMEHD technology, including the Vibrant Soundbridge. Four instructional courses will explain the Vibrant Soundbridge technology, review the results of the recent nationwide clinical trial of the device, describe patient selection criteria and offer suggestions for incorporating the device into an audiology practice. Audiologists attending these sessions will be eligible for continuing education units (CEU).

`The Vibrant Soundbridge offers audiologists a new treatment option for appropriate patients,' said Elizabeth Coughlin, M.S., a practicing audiologist and instructor for the course entitled ``Incorporating the Vibrant Soundbridge Into Your Practice.''``The device expands our ability to better help some of our current patients, while also drawing in others who may not have considered using an assistive device previously. By doing so, it holds promise to positively affect people's lives and our practices in meaningful ways.''

Members of Symphonix' scientific and clinical staff will present four posters on topics ranging from biomechanical analysis of the Vibrant Soundbridge technology to a presentation of long-term IMEHD patient data. Symphonix is also hosting a luncheon seminar during which audiologists can meet the inventor of the device, talk with a patient who uses it and speak to other audiologists about it.

``Our initial outreach to audiologists has been met with a favorable response, so we are looking to the AAA as a prime venue for introducing the Vibrant Soundbridge to the greater audiology community,'' said Davis. ``This educational outreach marks the next milestone in our marketing strategy. In the first phase we focused on building a strong foundation of support from ear, nose and throat surgeons. Now we have a nationwide network of more than 35 surgical Centers of Excellence in place and are focusing on introducing the device to audiologists, who are the primary hearing healthcare-givers and a significant, trusted source of information for patients seeking treatment for their hearing loss.''

About Symphonix

Founded in 1994, Symphonix Devices, Inc. is a hearing technology company dedicated to developing a family of products to improve communication ability and quality of life for the millions of hearing-impaired individuals limited by current hearing solutions.

Symphonix' Vibrant Soundbridge is a surgical implant designed to work with the natural structures of the middle ear to enhance hearing and communication ability for people with hearing impairment. The device can be implanted during a short, outpatient surgical procedure. More information about Symphonix can be found at [url="http://www.symphonix.com,"]http://www.symphonix.com,[/url]or by calling 1-800-833-7733.

Except for historical information, statements made in this press release are ``forward looking statements'' and are subject to a number of uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company's products failing to achieve widespread market acceptance. For further information, refer to the risk factors described in the Company's Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2000.

Symphonix and Vibrant are registered trademarks of Symphonix Devices, Inc. Soundbridge is a trademark of Symphonix
Devices, Inc.

Media Contacts: Krista Lambly, 310-577-7870 ext. 125,klambly@fischerhealth.com, or Jeanne Berkowitz, 310-577-7870 ext. 164, both of Fischer & Partners, Inc., for Symphonix Devices, Inc.

Investor Contact: 877/FOR-SMPX

Note to Editors: A schedule of presentations about the Vibrant Soundbridge can be obtained by calling the media contacts listed above.

SOURCE: Symphonix Devices, Inc.

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