The Meniett Device for Ménière’s Disease
Meniett therapy is safe, simple, and effective for Ménière’s disease dizziness and vertigo
Overview
The Meniett® Low-Pressure Pulse Generator is a safe, simple, and effective treatment for the dizziness and vertigo symptoms of Ménière’s disease.1-12 This micropressure therapy only takes a few minutes each day and can help you get back to enjoying life.
The Meniett device sends painless micropressure pulses into your ear. Scientists believe these pulses help reduce the excess inner ear fluid and swelling in Ménière’s disease. The American Academy of Otolaryngology supports using this type of treatment for Ménière’s disease.13 See how the Meniett device works.
The Meniett device is small and portable—it’s about 4 x 6 inches. Each Meniett device includes a convenient case (like a camera bag), rechargeable batteries, and portable battery charger. It’s easy to do your Ménière’s disease treatments at home, work, or on the go.
Meniett treatments are easy to do for just a few minutes each day
Meniett Therapy
Before you begin Meniett therapy for your Ménière’s disease, you need a tiny tube placed in your eardrum. Vent tubes are often used for ear conditions. For Meniett therapy, it allows the micropressure pulses to pass through the eardrum to the inner ear.
A tiny vent tube, about 2 mm in size, allows the micropressure pulses to pass through the eardrum to reach the inner ear
Doctors usually prescribe 3 Meniett treatments per day, 5 minutes each time. To begin a treatment, you hold a special earplug in your outer ear. The earplug is attached to the Meniett device, which sends micropressure pulses into your ear. The device’s computer controls the pressure pulses and automatically stops when the treatment cycle is complete.
Meniett Support
Medtronic is dedicated to innovative, quality products that change patients’ lives. If you need help with your Meniett device, please call (877) 966-3350 or email Meniett Customer Service. You can also order items for your Meniett device at our Meniett accessory store.
References
- Dornhoffer JL, King D. The effect of the Meniett device in patients with Ménière's disease: long-term results. Otol Neurotol 2008; 29(6):868-874.
- Mattox DE, Reichert M. Meniett device for Ménière's disease: use and compliance at 3 to 5 years. Otol Neurotol 2008; 29(1):29-32.
- Weining H, Fang L, Bo G, Jinmei Z. Clinical long-term effects of Meniett pulse generator for Ménière's disease. Acta Otolaryngol 2009; 129(8):819-825.
- Barbara M, Monini S, Chiappini I, Filipo R. Meniett therapy may avoid vestibular neurectomy in disabling Ménière's disease. Acta Otolaryngol 2007; 127(11):1136-1141.
- Nabi S, Parnes LS. Bilateral Ménière’s disease. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2009; 17:356-362.
- Thomsen J, Sass K, Ödkvist L, Arlinger S. Local over-pressure treatment reduces vestibular symptoms in patients with Ménière’s disease: a clinical, randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Otol Neurotol 2005; 26:68-73.
- Rajan GP, Din S, Atlas MD. Long-term effects of the Meniett device in Ménière’s disease: the Western Australian experience. J Laryngol Otol 2005; 119:391-395.
- Densert B, Sass K. Control of symptoms in patients with Ménière’s disease using middle ear applications: two years follow-up. Acta Otolaryngol 2001; 121(5):616-621.
- Gates GA, Green Jr. JD, Tucci DL, Telian SA. The effects of transtympanic micropressure treatment in people with unilateral Ménière’s disease. Arch of Oto – HNS 2004; 130(6):718-725.
- Gates GA, Verrall A, Green Jr. JD, Tucci DL, Telian SA. Meniett clinical trial: long-term follow-up. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2006; 132:1311-1316.
- Ödkvist LM, Arlinger S, Billermark E, Densert B, Lindholm S, Wallquist J. Effects of middle ear pressure changes on clinical symptoms in patients with Ménière’s disease: A clinical, multicenter, placebo-controlled study. Acta Otolaryngol Suppl 2000; 543: 99-101.
- Densert B, Densert O, Arlinger S, Sass K, Ödkvist LM. Immediate effects of middle ear pressure changes on the electrocochleographic recordings in patients with Ménière’s disease: A clinical placebo-controlled study. Am J Otol 1997; 18:726-733.
- Committee on Equilibrium of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery: Micropressure Therapy Policy Statement. March 2008.
Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.
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