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A comprehensive section with photos, specifications, features, and contact information on the latest products, technologies, and services on the market. Instant Earmold
Warner Tech-care Products, Roseville, Minn, introduces its new direct-fit Instant Earmold Material. The new gun-dispensed silicone is ideal for temporary or demo molds and superior to cumbersome stock molds. After it is dispensed into the ear canal, the material sets in 5 to 7 minutes. Instant Earmold provides practices with a custom mold that can be made, tubed, and vented in the office while patients wait. Available by individual cartridge, Instant Earmold Material is clear, very high strength, and thixotropic with a 45-shore value. (800) 328-4757 Clinical OAE System
Otodynamics Ltd offers a clinical OAE instrument, the ILO292 DP Echoport, which features a four-channel stimulation capability designed to take advantage of emerging binaural stimulation and recording methods. Full TEOAE, DPOAE, and SOAE recording with optimized, formula-based, DP growth facility and suppression testing. The ILO292-II with ILO-V6 software is ready for the future. The ILO288 Echoport is a powerful, easy-to-use OAE instrument with TEOAEs and DPOAEs for complete investigation. The Echoport with EZ-Screen 2 software features built-in data management facilities, easy access to screener functions, password protection at log-on, and USB plug-in. (800) 659-7776 Amplified Stethoscope
Beyond Hearing Aids Inc, Florence, Ky, a distributor of amplified stethoscopes and accessories, has years of practical experience working with consumers who have all types of hearing loss. The new Cardionics Escope with specialist diaphragm and bells provides superior sound conduction and allows for a variety of accessories that interface the stethoscope to hearing aids. The new version has a sleeker design and better- output jack placement. (800) 838-1649 NOAH Module
The FONIX NOAH Module, released by Frye Electronics Inc, Tigard, Ore, works with all current FONIX instruments. It is a Windows-based program that runs inside NOAH 3. The FONIX 7000 Hearing Aid Test system and the FP35 Hearing Aid Analyzer always have the computer connection. It can be purchased for the FP40, the FA-10, and FA-12 Hearing Evaluator, as well as for the older 6500-CX. The instruments work as stand-alone devices or can be used through computers. The version 1.40 for the FONIX NOAH module has recently been completed. The ON-Top screen allows the user to open a hearing aid fitting module and perform adjustments to the hearing aid while simultaneously performing hearing aid measurements, including the simple insertion gain and the Visible Speech program. (503) 620-2722 Dispensing Book on CD
AudioCare Inc, San Diego, announces that The Book on Dispensing Hearing Aids, by Roy Bain, is now available in a four-CD set, so you can listen while driving. Learn all of Bain's time-tested techniques while going to and from work. (800) 974-4100 Battery Drain/Voltage Meter
Lightning Enterprises, Limington, Me, has released the BDM-2 battery drain and voltage meter, which supplies working voltage to a hearing aid while accurately measuring and displaying battery drain. BDM-2 also can measure DC voltage with a supplied voltage probe, and connects to the hearing aid battery compartment using a standard battery probe. BDM-2 can be used for testing, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and any situation where hearing aid battery drain or measured voltage needs to be displayed. Available in 120 V/60 and 230 V/50 versions. (877) 546-1797 Ultrasonic Cleaner
Westone Laboratories Inc, Colorado Springs, Colo, offers the new, powerful GemOro 1.2QT Ultrasonic Cleaner. With an adjustable digital control system, LED display, stainless steel tank, and a piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer, it offers the power and features usually found in much larger ultrasonic cleaning tanks. The tank size is 6 3/8 x 5 1/8 x 2 3/8 inches and features a removable, full-size basket and clamshell basket for small items. One-year manufacturer warranty. (800) 525-5071 Integrated Faceplate Module
Knowles, Itasca, Ill, announces its fully integrated, removable 8200 Faceplate Module. In partnership with In'Tech, Knowles brings to the industry a product to enhance efficiency. The 8200 features an integrated push button, microphone, battery door, and flex programming module block. This module securely fastens to a frameless faceplate, and can be removed using a single extraction tool. It not only addresses ease of manufacturing and serviceability, but also remains flexible to a variety of applications. Customers may order the module preassembled to the flex, ready-for-hybrid attachment, or the entire hybrid may be preassembled. (630) 250-5189 Assistive Devices
Warner Tech-care Products Inc, Roseville, Minn, offers DirectLink's line of Bluetooth® devices for individuals who are hearing impaired. These new products are designed to connect a BTE to a variety of Bluetooth-compatible electronics, such as mobile phones, home phones, iPods, MP3 players, computers, and televisions. Powered by a rechargeable Li-polymer battery, the Blue Freedom™ and Mach 2™ offer 6 hours of hands-free talk time and 250 hours of standby time. The Blue Freedom is standard mono, while the Mach 2 is a stereo headset. The devices both offer one-touch answer, reject, and voice-dial calling. (800) 328-4757 Book on Hearing Loss at Work
Beyond Hearing Aids, Florence, Ky, introduces a new book titled On the Job with Hearing Loss: Hidden Challenges. Successful Solutions. Written by Rebecca Morris, the book walks readers through job issues such as handling telephones, meetings, and background noise, and leads them to potential solutions including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and ALDs. Choose an occupation and identify challenges, issues, and proven solutions. (800) 838-1649 Multimemory, Open-Ear Instrument
Magnatone, Casselberry, Fla, introduces the Shadow X™ nonprogrammable, multimemory, open-ear instrument, a high-end digital solution. The Shadow line has a seamless unibody design and is compatible with ReSoundAIR™ tubing. Now available in a variety of colors and patterns. (407) 339-2422 Resource Guide
CareCredit, Costa Mesa, Calif, has developed a new SoundChoice Resource Guide to help hearing health care professionals promote, present, and integrate SoundChoice patient payment plans into their practice to increase sales. Designed and formatted to provide quick and easy access to information needed to achieve optimal results and practice growth, the resource guide features an overview of SoundChoice and the benefits the program offers to practices and patients. The guide explains how the program works and details each of the no-interest and low-interest payment plans available through SoundChoice. Sample scripts illustrate how to discuss SoundChoice and use the program effectively as a tool to improve business. The resource guide concludes with an overview of the support materials provided to help educate patients on the payment options to overcome cost concerns and increase acceptance of optimal hearing aid technology. Practices that offer SoundChoice can order a copy of the new resource guide. (800) 859-9975 Handheld OAE Screener
Otodynamics Ltd unveils Otoport, a handheld OAE instrument with the power and flexibility of the Echoport, with software tailored to the hearing professional's needs. The light, compact, handheld OAE system features "ILO" compatibility, an interactive graphic display, frequency band or waveform analysis, and 1,000-patient database accessed by a cell phone–style keypad. First in the family is the newborn screener, with later models designed to address pediatric screening and clinical diagnosis. Advance notice of features pending FDA clearance. (800) 659-7776 Visible Speech Program
Frye Electronics, Tigard, Ore, has recently released Version 3.8 for the FP35, designed to improve testing with live speech by providing a long-term average response curve. UCLS, long-term average response, real-ear target, real-time real-ear response, and threshold values can now be seen on one screen. It allows hearing health care professionals to show the actual speech of a client's spouse or family member when the hearing aid is being used. (800) 547-8209 Vacuum Pump
Lightning Enterprises, Limington, Me, has increased to 3 years the warranty on its VAC-1 professional vacuum pump for cleaning hearing aids. According to the company, as a testament to the durability and dependability of VAC-1, the new 3-year warranty will cover the complete compressor system. A powerful unit, VAC-1 also can be configured with a vacuum desiccator chamber for fast hearing aid drying, as well as the Aspirator System for cleaning ears. (877) 546-1797 ALD Marketing Products
Beyond Hearing Aids, Florence, Ky, offers several ALD print products for professionals. A stylish poster, catalog, brochures, and telephone demonstration board that describe the benefits of ALDs are available. The poster can be placed outside the testing booth for family members to see, helping them begin a conversation on ALDs and how the devices may be helpful. Measures 17 x 24 inches. (800) 838-1649 Central Auditory Tests Demo CD
AUDiTEC, St Louis, yielding to the requests of several professors of audiology, offers a compact disc for teachers of audiology students. It is a demonstration of all the central auditory tests in AUDiTEC's catalog. The disc contains monaural and dichotic tests of central auditory deficits. Playing time is less than 25 minutes. (800) 669-9065 Wireless Sound
ADCO Hearing Products Inc, Englewood, Colo, offers the IS-410 wireless infrared TV system from Sennheiser. The transmitter easily connects to the RCA outputs found on most TV and hi-fi systems. The attractive and comfortable new stethoset design is extremely lightweight and switches on and off automatically. Volume and balance controls are conveniently included on the headset. Introduce patients to the advantages of TV infrared listening and to the sound quality, speech intelligibility, and music reproduction offered by the IS-410. (800) 726-0851 Physician Marketing Video
The publishers of Hearing HealthCare News®, White Plains, NY, offer a video about a physician newsletter publishing service. The 9-minute presentation, available on CD and VHS, describes how a physician newsletter can benefit an audiology practice. (800) 342-1643 Hearing Protection
Perfect Seal Laboratories, Wichita, Kan, offers many styles of hearing protection. No matter what the client's needs, Perfect Seal can accommodate them. From the electronic series (shown) to solid plugs, Perfect Seal can provide solutions for many specific industrial applications. (800) 311-9810 Moisture Guard
Raycare Solutions, Lincoln, Neb, introduces The Deflector hearing instrument moisture guard. Enjoy all of life's activities without the fear of moisture damaging a behind-the-ear (BTE) investment. The wearer of a BTE instrument can be involved in everything from strenuous activity to a walk in the rain. The simple, lightweight, clear plastic design deflects moisture away from the hearing instrument. The on-and-off application allows clients to use The Deflector when moisture occurs and remove it when not needed. It also helps in dusty situations, because dirt is not attracted to dry areas. (877) 518-1171 Wireless Video Otoscope Line
Pehratek Products, Chaska, Minn, presents a new addition to the Scope-Link wireless video otoscope line. The DVR 1000 is a portable, wireless video recorder that will permit real-time recording of otoscopic evaluation in full-motion video for storage and/or playback on a computer. This new compact system uses a flash memory card to store up to 50 full-motion videos for immediate playback using the built-in 2.5-inch LCD screen on the recorder, or to transfer these images to a computer for later viewing or storage. Instead of limiting the view of the external ear canal or hearing aid to a single still photo image, the DVR 1000 offers full-motion video recording to show the entire otoscopic story. Additional flash memory cards can be used to expand the recording capability of the system or to save files permanently. The system comes complete with the Welch-Allyn video otoscope, Scope-Link wireless video sender, DVR 1000 digital video recorder/receiver, and flash memory card. (866) 470-3532 Wireless Audiometer
OTOVATION LLC, King of Prussia, Pa, presents the new Amplitude® T-Series wireless audiometer, offering portability and convenience for audiologists and on-the-go hearing health care professionals. NOAH-compatible Amplitude T-Series models contain all the electronics within the handheld patient-response switch, and communicate with a Windows® PC by wireless Bluetooth® technology. Amplitude T-3 performs air- and bone-conduction testing, while the T-4 is an air-conduction testing model. Each can be used with a variety of transducers, including TDH-39, EAR 5A, and the Sennheiser HDA200. T-Series provides manual and automated test modes with flexibility to customize the testing process easily. View the entire OTOVATION family of hearing screening products at the company's Web site. (866) 686-8284 Loaner Bank Program
Oticon Pediatrics, Somerset, NJ, unveiled a new national program to assist hearing care professionals in providing optimum care for infants and toddlers newly identified with hearing loss. The Loaner Bank Program provides hearing instruments to children, up to age 3 in need of immediate amplification when amplification is not readily available. Typically, such a delay occurs when a child must await third-party reimbursement approval or undergo cochlear implant evaluation. The Loaner Bank provides hearing instruments for a 3-month period. A range of Oticon hearing instruments are offered, shipped with tamper-resistant battery doors. An EarGear hearing aid retention device is provided with each loaner order. To use the Loaner Bank, hearing care professionals must have an Oticon account and complete a one-time application. Upon acceptance, practitioners must verify that they have completed training on Oticon fitting software and the available loaner hearing instruments, and submit a request form for each child requesting hearing aids. There is no fee to participate. (888) 684-7331 Ear Hair Remover
Hearing Technologies, Pinellas Park, Fla, introduces a new ear hair remover. Design safely and painlessly removes hair in the ear canal. Operates on one AA battery (included). (800) 553-6003 Advanced-Performance Hearing Instruments
Siemens Hearing Instruments Inc, New York, announces ARTIS™ 2 and CIELO™ 2. Designed for advanced performance, the ARTIS 2 is equipped with DataLearning technology that automatically learns and adjusts to wearers' volume preferences. DataLearning allows a faster, more precise fitting by recording usage data that enables the hearing care professional to fine-tune the instrument and counsel the wearer. ARTIS 2 also offers Siemens' proprietary e2e wireless technology, designed to provide a natural and effortless binaural hearing, including precise sound localization, harmonized volume and program settings, and better hearing comfort in noisy environments. CIELO 2 is equipped with a data-logging feature that collects information on hearing preferences, such as duration of instrument use, volume control position, hearing environments, volume changes, and program usage. The information obtained from data logging can be used for easier fine-tuning of the instruments, resulting in a more customized fitting. (800) 766-4500 Instant Hearing Protection
Warner Tech-care Products, Roseville, Minn, introduces its new Ear-guard Instant Hearing Protection, which protects hearing while working or playing in loud environments. Ear-guard is ideal for factory workers, hunters, law-enforcement officers, motorcyclists, musicians, and homeowners wanting to protect their hearing while using loud equipment. Gun-dispensed Ear-guard silicone is speedy, sanitary, and durable. No hand mixing is needed. This custom hearing protection can be modified, vented, and lacquer coated all in less than an hour. Ear-guard is highly thixotropic and easy flowing, and has a 40-shore value. Ear-guard products are sold in a convenient starter kit with seven colors. The new Warner Tech-care catalog is now available. (800) 328-4757 Diagnostic and Fitting Software
GN Otometrics, Copenhagen, Denmark, offers OTOsuite software, which links individual diagnostic and fitting tools in a single on-screen application. With a single click, inside or outside NOAH, OTOsuite gives direct access to immittance, audiometry, speech mapping, and simulator devices. The ability to move easily through the diagnostic and verification processes allows the hearing care professional more time for individual care and seeing more patients. OTOsuite features a highly intuitive user interface for the entire patient-handling process and requires very little training, even when new instruments are brought in. The advanced reporting module allows combining measurement data from multiple instruments, saving valuable time on paperwork. (800) 289-2150 Individualized Fit Technology
Starkey Laboratories Inc, Eden Prairie, Minn, presents Inspire OS 2.0 and Destiny 1600. Using best-fitting practices once required a great deal of time. But with Starkey's Inspire OS 2.0 and Destiny 1600, a more accurate, individualized fit actually takes less time than a fitting using averaged data. That's because this new hearing system works in perfect sync, using real-ear data immediately throughout Inspire OS. Auto Path provides one screen that leads users through a fast, automatic fitting protocol in less than 2 minutes. Additionally, all Destiny instruments have expanded output controls for greater fitting flexibility, access to maximum stable gain through active feedback intercept, and a visible indicator of all screens accessed during the fitting session. All Destiny products will be compatible with the newest Surround Town scene: a dynamic theater that allows the patient to experience a virtual theater environment. (800) 328-8602 Thin-Tube/Open-Ear Fittings
Mid-States Laboratories, Wichita, Kan, offers a variety of thin-tube/open-ear fittings. Choose from a selection of styles to custom fit each client's hearing needs. When possible, Mid-States prefers to use its Apollo or Marveltex/vinyl materials, which allow for friction fit, an advantage when considering the need to retube. (800) 247-3669 Caller-ID Capable Cordless Amplified Phone
Potomac Technology, Rockville, Md, offers the C440 Cordless Amplified Phone with Caller ID. The C440 cordless phone features Clarity® Power technology, making conversations louder, clearer, and easier to understand. Caller ID-capable with 50-number memory, it includes a bright visual ringer in the base and handset to alert users to calls. Its 2.4 GHz technology allows greatest freedom of movement. (800) 433-2838 Hearing Aid Sweat Band
VanB Enterprises, West Valley, NY, offers the Hearing Aid Sweat Band™, a disposable, soft-fabric sleeve that protects BTE devices from moisture and other infiltrating contaminants. This spring, the company introduced the "Slim Series" of sweatbands in Mini-Slim, Small-Slim, and Medium-Slim sizes. The Hearing Aid Sweat Band is available in nine sizes, including 5 XL (specifically designed for FM systems), and in six colors. It slips easily over the aid, extending to the microphone, without the need for a tool. (866) 644-2500 National Advertising Campaign
TV Ears Inc, Spring Valley, Calif, is building a bridge between consumers and hearing care professionals by placing full-page advertisements in AARP Magazine, Parade, USA Weekend, Newsweek, and other publications, resulting in thousands of referrals. Join the TV Ears network and benefit from this massive exposure. TV Ears has also partnered with GE to offer GE's See and Hear. Loud and Clear.™ amplified telephones. TV Ears' product line includes a 2.3-MHz system for mild hearing loss, the 95-KHz original system, a 95-KHz professional system, and the 95-KHz home theater system, designed for moderate to severe hearing loss as well as GE amplified telephones for mild and moderate to severe hearing loss. To become an exclusive TV Ears dealer, call Jason Rimestad. (877) 854-1040 Health Care Financing
The HELPcard, Springdale, Ark, introduces new, lower minimums for no-interest financing options. According to the company, no-interest financing options have revolutionized the hearing industry, and consumers who previously turned down recommendations for hearing instruments are now buying in record numbers. In the past, high-minimum charge amounts prohibited some consumers from making necessary health care purchases on a no-interest plan. The HELPcard has eliminated that problem, allowing consumers to make purchases as low as $400 and still take up to 12 months to pay off the account, interest free. By offering no-interest plans or reduced-interest options, consumers will have every reason to say yes to purchasing needed hearing instruments. (888) 750-6793 CIC Instrument
Audina Hearing Instruments Inc, Longwood, Fla, offers the INTUITION® 4 and INTUITION 4AD, featuring state-of-the-art technology that results in crisp, digital sound without the distortion associated with previous generations of hearing instruments. The INTUITION addresses a wider range of hearing loss than the majority of hearing instruments available today—up to 22 dB added stable gain, realizing up to 60 dB of gain in the CIC instrument without reducing spectral information important for speech understanding. It allows larger venting and more open fittings for better fit and patient comfort. (800) 223-7700 Engineering Expertise
At In'Tech Industries Inc, Ramsey, Minn, engineering experts strive to produce products that match customers' design criteria. Whether producing a complete design based on generic sketches or integrating an existing design into a final product, combining the company's services with customers' creativity is the key. (763) 576-8100 Cerumen Remover Kit
General Hearing Instruments Inc, New Orleans, announces the availability of the SpinDoctor Pro, a lab-quality centrifuge designed to expel cerumen from within the receiver, internal tubing, and diaphragm area. This is where problematic wax blockage typically occurs. The SpinDoctor will spin any size ITE hearing device at a precise speed, generating a gravitational force great enough to expel all internal wax and other debris, but will not damage the receiver or other components. SpinDoctor is quick to use; an average cleaning cycle lasts only 20 seconds. The SpinDoctor features adjustable rotor with clear collection cone, antivibration shock mount, nonskid base, and automatic shutoff timer. Items included in the Pro kit: cleaning solution, wax wire tool, color instruction book, quick-start DVD, and 1-year warranty. (800) 824-3021 Digital Directional BTE
Starkey Laboratories Inc, Eden Prairie, Minn, now has a Destiny option for patients with severe to profound hearing loss. Thanks to AFI, the new Destiny 1200 Power Plus is a powerful digital directional BTE. This robust (140/80) hearing instrument has all the standard features of the Destiny 1200—unique indicator tones, automatic telephone response, continuous data logging, and Acoustic Signature for fully automatic environmental switching. Added features that are important when fitting patients with severe to profound hearing loss include unique output compression control and a selectable automatic telecoil. (800) 328-8602 Complete Clinical Solution
MedRx Inc, Largo, Fla, offers the AVANT™ computerized testing and fitting system that consists of the AVANT A2D audiometer and the AVANT REM Speech Live Speech Mapping and real ear measurement system. Each device weighs less than half a pound, connects to a USB port, and arrives in a compartmentalized carrying case. The entire system, with all of its accessories, weighs less than 7 pounds.The A2D audiometer allows fast and accurate air, bone, and speech testing, and offers an intuitive user interface for data collection, patient monitoring, and counseling. With the AVANT REM Speech system, fittings can be verified via Live Speech Mapping or traditional real ear measurement. Both instruments are NOAH™, System 3, and TIMS® compatible. (727) 584-9600 Advanced Digital Hearing Aids
SONIC Innovations, Salt Lake City, manufactures and markets advanced digital hearing aids intended to provide the highest levels of satisfaction for both hearing-impaired consumers and hearing health care professionals across the globe. Hearing Instrument for Active Lifestyles
Siemens Hearing Instruments, Piscataway, NJ, introduces CENTRA Active™for physically active wearers. CENTRA Active's AquaProtect™ technology resists sweat, moisture, and humidity and features a GORE™ clip-on microphone cover to protect against damage from liquids. CENTRA Active's C-Guard™ barrier protects the dome tip against ear wax and humidity. The device is ergonomically shaped and available in a wide selection of open tips and colors. Options include ePocket™ remote control and a charger that can charge both instruments simultaneously. With Siemens' e2e wireless™ technology, the left and right hearing instruments communicate with each other, and the device's DataLearning™ technology learns the wearer's volume preferences in different settings and automatically adjusts the instrument's volume. Hearing Aid Dryer
S & S Laser Productions, New Port Richey, Fla, offers the Moisture Guard Electronic Hearing Aid Dryer. The Moisture Guard provides users with a way to maintain their hearing aids properly. It is safe, easy to use, and portable. The unit is made of cherrywood and carries a money-back guarantee. (800) 934-6815 Custom Open Earmold
Amplisound/United Hearing Systems Inc, Danielson, Conn, offers an optional selection of custom earmolds specially designed for its line of digital micro-BTEs. There are three styles to suit anatomy and degree of hearing loss: Skeleton, Concha Lock, and Deep Canal—vented or hollow. New acrylic allows thinner, break-resistant design. (800) 835-2001 Patient Finder Program
AudioCare Inc, San Diego, presents the AudioCare Patient Finder Program. New patients are the lifeblood of a practice. Future growth and future success helping individuals who have a hearing impairment are directly related to the number of new patients who come to you for help. The AudioCare Patient Finder Program, which blends together multimedia advertising, has a 45-year track record. The components of the Patient Finder Program are: direct-response mail, newspaper ads, and point-of-purchase help. (800) 974-4100 Receivers
Knowles Electronics, Itasca, Ill, has developed the Thin EC (TEC) and Dual Thin EC (DTEC) receivers. The TEC is a single receiver with a long, narrow aspect and output, comparable to and somewhat higher than the ED family. The DTEC is a conjoined pair of TEC receivers sharing a single acoustic port, and has the same dimensions as the EF family of receivers. (630) 250-5100 Convenient Hearing Aid Repair
Precision Laboratories, Altamonte Springs, Fla, offers a kit to repair or modify acrylic hearing aids. Use the appropriate color of polymer along with the adhesive to make a "liquid plastic" to repair and modify hearing aids. (800) 327-4792 Sound Room Monitoring Recorder
Pehratek Products, Chaska, Minn, offers the BEAR CAM, a wireless video camera disguised as a cuddly bear that can transmit clear audio and video motion to a monitor in another room for viewing or recording a session. Capture testing sessions, pediatric evaluations, and patient reactions on a digital video file for later reviewing or permanent storage as an MPEG 4 computer file. Powered by batteries or a plug-in adapter, the bear can be placed in the sound room to view patient testing from a totally new angle and record for further review or discussion. Sessions can be stored as computer files to compare children's responses or to document their progress. System comes complete with the BEAR CAM wireless video camera, DVR-1000 Digital Receiver/Recorder, and computer interface card. Use Windows Media Player to view motion videos. (866) 470-3532 Telephone Office Display
ADCO Hearing Products Inc, Englewood, Colo, offers a turnkey marketing tool for practices. The Clarity telephone office display holds four Clarity Professional Digital Clarity Power™ phones, sets up easily in minutes, is freestanding, and is small enough to fit in tight spaces. Clarity's office display is the perfect solution for a busy office or waiting room. (800) 726-0851 Accessories Catalog
Oaktree Products Inc, St Louis, introduces its latest catalog of hearing health care accessories, commemorating the company's 15th year in business. The 110-page catalog features more than 3,000 items, of which 90 are new to the catalog. (800) 347-1960 Long-Lasting Batteries
Rayovac, Madison, Wis, offers the Rayovac ProLine Advanced, which delivers powerful results across the most critical performance criteria. Offering consistent and reliable long-lasting power. Celebrating 100 powerful years. (800) 331-4522 in the United States Lightweight Digital RIE
Beltone, Glenview, Ill, has recently added a new receiver-in-the-ear product to its digital product line. The Marq17 is Beltone's smallest, most lightweight instrument to enter this class. The Marq17's receiver system provides more midfrequency gain so the device can fit a wider range of hearing losses. Wireless Communication System
Oaktree Products Inc, St Louis, has introduced the Contego, a full-performance wireless communication system designed to improve and enhance sound quality. The microphone (transmitter) and receiver have built-in zoom microphones that are user-adjustable for maximum customization. The microphones can be set for omnidirectional or directional, based on conditions, and the volume level can be adjusted by remote. (800) 347-1960 Benchtop Polishing Unit
Kingwood Industrial Products Inc, Hackettstown, NJ, offers a new Multifunction Bench Top Polishing Unit that provides customers with a clean, easy way to do grinding and polishing in the office. The unit is designed as a self-contained workstation with an adjustable shield to protect the technician from flying debris. The dust collectors remove smaller particles from the air, eliminating dust and odor from the work area. The unit comes complete with a grinder and polisher, twin dust collectors with replaceable filters, and two dust hoods with removable trays for easy cleanup. The cabinet is equipped with a shelf armrest for comfortable, sustained operation. This unit will ease grinding and polishing in small laboratories and offices, as well as in larger manufacturing plants. (908) 852-8655 Shooters' Protection
Electronic Shooters Protection, Brighton, Colo, offers ESP-Digital, state-of-the-art digital, high-fidelity ITE hearing protectors for shooting enthusiasts. This digital technology enables sound to be processed using bits and bytes that are noise free, unlike analog circuitry. With an effective dynamic range of 95 dB, and 16-kHz bandwidth, the ESP-Digital ensures low noise while providing true high-fidelity audio processing without compromise. The difference to the shooter is comparable to hearing music played on a CD versus a cassette tape. Standard electronic hearing protectors shut down when excessive noise levels are detected, removing the shooter's ability to hear. All ESP amplifiers are designed to limit their output to 90 dB without shutting down, leaving shooters with their hearing intact. This safety factor is relied upon by instructors and competition shooters who depend on being in touch with their students, fellow competitors, and surroundings. (800) 767-7791 Stability Accounts
The HELPcard®, Springdale, Ark, promotes "Stability Approval." Countless older patients grew up during a time when you simply didn't spend what you didn't have. As a reward for their frugal ways, many are now unable to get credit for necessary purchases, such as hearing instruments. Through the HELPcard's Stability Approval, when patients show a great deal of stability (such as home ownership) and have enough disposable income to make regular payments, a credit bureau history is not necessary for HELPcard approval. If you have patients who need high-quality hearing instruments but can't be approved for another credit card, ask your HELPcard representative about Stability Approval. Contact The HELPcard today to find out how to join the thousands of medical professionals who offer affordable payment options to their patients. (800) 945-4357 Portable Vacuum-Aspirator
Hearing Technologies, Pinellas Park, Fla, introduces the Pro-Power™ Vacuum-Aspirator, a hospital-tested portable vacuum. It is designed as an aspirator and set up as a hearing aid vacuum with 24.5 inHG suction and an adjustable suction control. Cleaning tools are included to help remove wax and debris. Cone-shaped suction tips clear the receiver and microphone ports. Placing the hearing aid on the standard suction tube will complete the cleaning by combining suction and vibration. New cost-saving design is available in 110V and 230V. (727) 525-7770 Battery Tester
S & S Laser Productions, New Port Richey, Fla, introduces the Digitel Battery Tester. This tester includes a liquid crystal display bar graph, a slide-out battery drawer, and a keychain attachment. The product comes individually packaged for display. (800) 934-6815 Wax Protection System
Rexton Inc, Plymouth, Minn, has released C-Guard, its latest advancement in wax protection, available on all Calibra premier digital custom instruments. C-Guard effectively seals the receiver with a membrane barrier that protects against cerumen and moisture. This low-maintenance technology works without affecting the hearing instrument response curve. It is available on all custom instrument styles, from CIC to full shell, and is fitted during initial production. A replacement kit with removal/replacement tool and additional guards is available for customer use. For best results, C-Guard should be changed every 3 months. A specially designed tool is supplied for removing and inserting the guard. (800) 876-1141 Impression Material
Precision Laboratories, Altamonte Springs, Fla, offers Blue Ultra ear impression silicone cartridges. This thixotropic formula has a low viscosity that resists slumping and distributes the material evenly. Pressure-free delivery eliminates distortion from stretching of the ear. Blue Ultra responds to the increasing need for high-quality ear impressions—a perfect fit for today's high-tech hearing aids. (800) 327-4792 Portable Clipboard
Harris Communications, Eden Prairie, Minn, offers the new Portable Clipboard with Induction Loop. With a built-in induction telecoil, it runs on rechargeable batteries and can be used indoors and outdoors, making it ideal for one-on-one conversations and small group meetings, the workplace, and more (within five feet). Harris Communications is celebrating 25 years of providing assistive products to the deaf and hearing impaired. For dealership opportunities and a free catalog, call Bill Williams. (800) 582-8569 Hearing Instrument Series
Hansaton Hearing Systems, Tampa, Fla, offers at the center of its full line of hearing instrument technology two midrange hearing instruments, RELAXX Pro and RELAXX Exclusive. The RELAXX series features the latest in hearing instrument technology in a new design housing that looks as good as it sounds. The RELAXX series is available in all ITE models, while its BTE can be fitted with a conventional earmold or an open minitube. RELAXX Pro is a midrange digital hearing instrument for those with medium to moderately severe hearing loss. In addition to a new housing in a wide variety of colors, RELAXX Pro also features a multimicrophone system, situation manager, 8-channel signal processing, noise reduction, speech detection, and enhanced phase-cancellation feedback management. RELAXX Exclusive is an upper midrange hearing instrument that has all of the great features of the RELAXX Pro, plus 12-channel signal processing, wind-noise reduction, and 4D noise canceller. (866) 449-9757 Combination Tinnitus/Amplification BTE
General Hearing Instruments Inc, New Orleans, announces the debut of its Combo BTE. For patients experiencing tinnitus and/or hyperacusis in addition to hearing loss, the Combo BTE provides the combination of high-fidelity digital amplification and the same high-quality broadband sound generation featured throughout the Combo product line, with the convenience of a low-maintenance, over-the-ear fitting. The 4-channel digital amplifier has a 16-kHz frequency response. Each Combo BTE is equipped with 4 memories and a telecoil. Once the hearing needs of the patient have been met, and the amplification has been programmed, broadband noise is presented via a linear manual volume control. A long-lasting 13A battery powers the Combo. Each Combo BTE is paired with the SmartWear SFE earmold technology that combines the convenience of noncustom earmolds with the security and comfort of a custom fit by conforming to the unique shape of the user's ear. This is achieved through the patented Memory Form™ design, an ultrasoft silicone body containing a temperature-sensitive Nitinol endoskeleton. (800) 824-3021 Bone-conduction Hearing Aid
Ear Technology Corp, Johnson City, Tenn, announces the next generation of the TransEar® bone-conduction hearing aid for single-sided deafness: the TransEar 270. Using a new, improved, and smaller oscillator, TransEar can now fit patients with small ear canals, including children. The new, soft wire connector and half-shell design almost eliminate the possibility of feedback, while making the new model much less visible without compromising performance. (888) 382-9327 Noise Filters
Hocks Hearing Healthcare Products, Portland, Ore, offers a display stand and informational brochures to help hearing health care professionals promote its Noise Braker. (800) 654-6257 Tinnitus Treatment
EAR Inc, Boulder, Colo, offers RingSTOP™, an all-natural product for people with tinnitus, a condition for which there is no known remedy. The product is a homeopathic formula available in capsule form containing amino acids, herbal extracts, antioxidants, and vitamins that have been reported to reduce the symptoms of tinnitus. (800) 525-2690 Noise Reduction Earphones
Hearing Components, Oakdale, Minn, provides NR-1 earphones, which combine state-of-the-art electronics and miniaturization with the convenience of Hearing Components' patented Comply™ Platinum Canal Tips. The patented NR-1 earphones are based on the same technology used by US Army helicopter crews. When utilized in a noisy environment, the NR-1 earphones deliver to personal audio device users greater noise reduction, sound, and in-the-ear comfort. (800) 872-8986 or (651) 739-9427 Sound Alert System
WCI, Santa Monica, Calif, offers Simplicity™, which alerts you to the important sounds of everyday life, from the telephone ringing to the doorbell chime or a baby's cry. Simple and easy to use, Simplicity's system comprises attractive signalers working individually or all together, and it's compatible with other common brands, making it easy to add on to any existing system. Just one of the many assistive devices available from WCI, the "one-stop shop" for hearing technology. (800) 233-9130 (V/TTY) Digital Hearing Aid Line
Magnatone, Casselberry, Fla. introduces POWER to its digital line. The Monet™ and Claret™ Full Shell POWER ITE have a maximum output of 130 dB and peak gain of 65 dB. The POWER line, with LazerVeyor™ Digital Shell technology, ensures a perfect fit that can maximize gain with up to 15 dB of adaptive feedback phase cancellation. (800) 789-6543 Lipreading Instructional Guide
ADCO Hearing Products Inc, Englewood, Colo, offers Learn To Lipread, an educational guide for consumers. It is designed to develop skill through speech-reading practice and thereby reduce frustration for those who cannot understand enough conversation to participate. The lessons consist of lip-reading and auditory training on DVD, with a manual to provide additional practice. For adolescents and adults, Learn To Lipread will supplement linguistic auditory information and increase communication skills. These lessons provide an excellent supplement to training from a class or for home study. (800) 726-0851; (303) 794-3928 Hands-Free Operation
Sonic Innovations, Salt Lake City, offers Velocity, a hearing instrument that uses environmental sound cues to automatically adjust settings to a particular listening situation without requiring the wearer to press a button. Velocity features patented digital signal processing and advanced noise reduction, patent-pending adaptive directional technology, automatic directionality, adaptive feedback cancellation and several advanced user options, including patient-friendly voice alerts and automatic telephone listening. (801) 365-2800 Screening Test
AUDiTEC, St Louis, offers a comprehensive central auditory processing screening test, MAPA. Developed in partnership with Dr Ron Schow of Idaho State University, MAPA screens for auditory processing deficits in the areas recognized as integral parts of the processing of auditory information. In addition, it has two versions for retest purposes. MAPA is available in beta form (Beta III) and has normative data. The final version should be available in fall 2007. (800) 669-5306 Cleaning Pump
Mid-States Laboratories, Wichita, Kan, has added the Mark V Power Piston Driven Cleaning Pump to its product line. This heavy-duty unit produces strong vacuum power (pulling up to 27 inches of mercury) and blows up to 120 psi. Standard accessories include seven milled needles and a vacuum chamber that runs automatically for 300 seconds. In addition to the standard accessories, an optional aspirator kit is available for cerumen removal. (800) 247-3669 Digital Hearing Aid Family
Starkey Laboratories Inc, Eden Prairie, Minn, offers Destiny™ hearing aids. Powered by nFusion™ technology, Destiny hearing aids are sensitive, adaptive, and nearly as intuitive as the human ear. These devices easily transition from one acoustic environment to the next and allow for highly customized adjustments through data logging. Additionally, all Destiny products feature Active Feedback Intercept, which provides feedback erasure; automatic telephone response; adaptive indicator tones; and standard direction speech detector, a directivity index. (800) 328-8602 New Vacuum Cleaner
JodiVac LLC, Portland, Ore, releases its newest vacuum model, the Jodi-Elite. The vacuum has improved performance with more power and runs more quietly than the Jodi-Consumer. Storage and portability have also been improved by having the vacuum hose, needle assembly, and new storage compartment fit into their own boxes. The Jodi-Elite will join the company's regular line of vacuum systems to continue its commitment to preserving the sound quality of hearing aids by users and hearing aid service providers. (866) 856-5634 Captioned Telephone
Potomac Technology, Rockville, Md, presents the new CapTel™ captioned telephone, which shows captions of what the phone caller says. Perfect for anyone who has difficulty hearing clearly over the phone, the CapTel captioned telephone displays word-for-word captions of everything a caller says. Users can listen to their caller, plus check the captions for added clarity. Captions are provided by a free service, using voice-recognition technology. Availability varies by state. (800) 433-2838 New Hearing Instrument Family
Siemens Hearing Instruments, Piscataway, NJ, offers the new INTUIS™ family of hearing instruments. INTUIS includes a wide range of models and colors to fit most hearing losses and personal styles. The INTUIS family of products includes a directional microphone system in nearly every model, feedback cancellation, noise reduction, AutoPhone, nanocoating for BTEs, and Siemens' C-Guard™ wax protection system. (800) 766-4500 Turbo Torch Chip Technology
Mid-States Laboratories, Wichita, Kan, offers the turbo torch chip technology Earlight with wide angle and focused beam. It provides 100,000 hours of light and has no bulb to replace. Comes with probe tip for better otoscopic visibility. (800) 247-3669 Natural Ear Treatment
MiraCell Inc, Orem, Utah, offers MiraCell natural ear treatment, which eases cerumen removal, makes wearing hearing aids and earmolds more comfortable, and relieves sore, dry, flaking, or itching ears, caused by detaching keratin and tympanic membrane plaque. MiraCell Inc offers an income-making opportunity that will reduce returns and remakes. (800) 748-5040 Ear Cleansing System
Hal-Hen Company Inc, Garden City Park, NY, presents a new approach to ear hygiene, Murine® Earigate™ Ear Cleansing System. Designed and tested by an ENT physician, Earigate helps keep ears clean longer. Using patented "reverse spray action," Earigate safely rinses away earwax and cellular debris with no pressure on the tympanic membrane. Easy to use, Earigate extends the time between ear cleanings and helps prevent hearing aid failure due to wax and debris buildup. Clinically tested, Earigate is chemical- and preservative-free, hypoallergenic, and can be used as often as necessary. Earigate is available in two sizes: adult and child. Each 100 ml can of Earigate delivers 30 to 50 applications. (800) 242-5436 Soft Tips
Hearing Components, Oakdale, Minn, introduces Comply™ Platinum Soft Tips to help maintain a regular schedule for patient visits to replace earpieces. This allows clinicians to demonstrate their newest BTE technology as part of the diagnostic session (no waiting for custom earmolds) and build another office profit center. For patients, the Soft Tip is easy to attach, with a clear click when it engages, and it is easy to insert with no squeezing needed. Once the Soft Tips are inserted, patients will experience reduced occlusion. The built-in wax guard will minimize repairs and cleaning caused by wax buildup. Up to 60% of BTE patients can benefit from increased comfort provided by the easy-to-use Comply Platinum Soft Tips. The Soft Tips are 6 mm thick and available in 3 diameters—small, medium, and large—for vented (star-shaped) and nonvented styles. Assorted diameter packs are available in both styles to help the clinician choose the proper size. (800) 872-8986 or (651) 739-9427 Binaural Hearing System
Hansaton Hearing Systems, Tampa, Fla, offers the Leonardo Exclusive. Using the same housing design that won Leonardo the red dot design award, Leonardo Exclusive now features i-com, making it a truly binaural hearing system. With i-com, the two hearing instruments are constantly exchanging information to achieve a balanced sound that is far more adapted to the environment than what can be achieved with two instruments working independently. Leonardo Exclusive also features DataLogging to allow hearing health care professionals to use real data about a customer's various hearing environments and truly customize the hearing instrument. Leonardo still features multiple memories, adaptive directional microphones, 4D noise cancellation, and its patented push/scroll memory/volume wheel—just like the scroll button on a mouse—for a familiar look and feel. Available in every fitting style. (866) 449-9757 Hearing Aid Battery Special
Hocks Hearing Healthcare Products, Portland, Ore, offers free custom imprinting on iCellTech batteries. For the months of July and August, buy 8, get 2 free. (800) 654-6257 Directional Hearing Instrument Test
Audioscan, Dorchester, Ontario, Canada, offers a real-time directional hearing instrument test on its Verifit REM/HIT analyzer. Utilizing the Verifit dual-speaker technology, each speaker delivers a broadband signal. Each signal is independent of the other, making it possible to decipher which speaker the signal originated from, even after the hearing instrument has processed the signal. The response from each speaker is shown in real time so the directional effect can be seen. (800) 265-2093 Personal FM System
Harris Communications, Eden Prairie, Minn, offers the Conversor, a compact wireless FM mic/transmitter and receiver that focuses on desired sounds to provide the user with clearer, sharper hearing in virtually any environment. The ultimate in comfort, ease of use, and portability, the Conversor can reduce sounds coming from behind and sides by up to 30 dB. By increasing the available sound level, the Conversor puts less strain on the hearing instrument amplifier, allowing higher sound levels without the risk of distortion and feedback. For dealership opportunities and a free catalog, call Bill Williams. (800) 582-8569 Long-Lasting Performance Batteries
Magnatone, Casselberry, Fla, says, "Take the Renata Challenge!" with batteries, created by a division of Swatch, that will satisfy high expectations for long-lasting performance. Many consumers have likely used Renata Maratone in high-end electronics already; now try them in high-end hearing instruments. Special purchase rate per carton of 60 cells when purchasing 10 cartons or more. (800) 789-6543 Silicone Impression Materials
Insta-Mold Products Inc, Oaks, Pa, offers Dur-A-Sil Equal silicone impression materials, formulated with deep-ear impression procedures in mind. With a durometer hardness of 20 to 22 Shore A, the impression materials are designed to be easier to remove from the bony portion of the ear canal with less irritation to the ear. The material also has a low viscosity, creating less pressure and less distortion of the ear canal for more accurate impressions with no sag or shrinkage. The product is available in economy-size kits, premeasured minipacks, and a cartridge system. (800) 523-4081 Humorous Book on Hearing Loss
Harris Communications, Eden Prairie, Minn, offers Do You Hear Me? a collection of humor—cartoons, jokes, and short stories—created to ease the tensions and frustrations of hearing loss. The main goal is encouraging people with a hearing loss to do something about it. Hearing loss resources are located at the back of the book. Use this book to market to patients. Stamp your company name on the inside cover as a local resource for hearing loss help. Hand it out to potential patients. Discounts are available for multiple-copy purchases. (800) 582-8569 Instant Earmold Manufacturing
Insta-Mold Products Inc, Oaks, Pa, offers the Insta-Mold process, which allows custom swim molds, noise protectors, earmolds, and communication devices to be made on location in minutes. Patients receive finished molds the same day because the original impression becomes the finished product. The process allows the hearing health care professional to insert tubing, acoustic filters, adapter rings, and core holes; vent and modify molds; apply silicone coatings; add handles and cords; and offer floatability in a variety of skin tones, neon colors, and multicolor swirl plugs. (800) 523-4081 ALD Marketing Products
Beyond Hearing Aids, Florence, Ky, offers several ALD print products for professionals. A stylish poster, catalog, brochures, and telephone demonstration board that describe the benefits of ALDs are all available. The poster can be posted outside the testing booth for family members to see, helping them begin a conversation on ALDs and how they may be helpful. Measures 17 by 24 inches. (800) 838-1649 Tabletop Displays
S & S Laser, New Port Richey, Fla, offers the ready-to-show briefcase tabletop display. It sets up in less than a minute and is completely self-contained. The display morphs from a briefcase to a 48 x 24-inch fabric-covered display. The header attaches to the top and is stored inside when not in use. Velcro-ready fabrics are available in assorted colors. The display weighs just 9 pounds. Also available: graphics packages and larger displays. (800) 934-6815 Telephone Amplifier
Hearing Technologies, Pinellas Park, Fla, offers the Pocket Telephone Amplifier, which fits mostphones. This great promotional item is compatible with T-coil hearing aids. Twenty-eight dB HF average full on gain. Volume control, LED indicator when power is on. Batteries included. (800) 553-6003 Digital Open-fit OTE
Audina® Hearing Instruments Inc, Longwood, Fla, recently released the new SPARO™ digital open-fitting, over-the-ear instrument, which is capable of processing 2.56 million calculations per second. The advanced DSP chip achieves its high level of performance at one of the lowest battery consumption levels in the hearing industry. The patent-pending SPARO delivers a personalized fit and comfort for any patient, with no occlusion. The instrument features 4-channel, 12-band gain adjustment for precise target matching; powerful Dynamic Contrast Detection™ compression, with 3-mode adaptive time constants to optimize AGC performance in critical environments without distortion; programmable multimicrophone directional processing; intuitive feedback reduction that automatically reduces feedback without reducing gain; 10 bands of layered noise reduction; and a nearly invisible design that is perfect for those who don't want others to notice. Visit Booth #809 at AudiologyNOW! for the latest in advanced hearing instruments. (800) 223-7700 Compact Personal Listening System
Connections Unlimited, part of ELT Group™, Nashville, Tenn, introduces the AudioLINK® "C-series" personal listening system. If you sell TV listening systems and other infrared ALDs, lately you've been confronted with a new dilemma: 95 KHz—the standard for more than 30 years—versus 2.3/2.8-MHz stereo or 2.3-MHz mono (interference resistant). AudioLINK C-series provides the best of both worlds and is compatible with most stereo headphones, as well as hearing aid/cochlear implant couplings. The system consists of a 2.3/2.8-MHz stereo transmitter and a matching receiver no larger than the original iPod Shuffle®. This combination provides a system resistant to IR noise generated by fluorescent lighting and flat panel–type TVs. This receiver is compatible with a growing number of 2.3/2.8-MHz stereo or 2.3-MHz mono-equipped public venues and with Group "A" channels used in many automotive video systems. A second (95 KHz) compact receiver maintains compatibility with thousands of 95-KHz infrared installations in theaters, auditoriums, and other public venues. (800) 286-3481 Medical-Grade Silicone Swim Plugs
Perfect Seal Laboratories, Wichita, Kan, offers Aqua-Tite swim plugs made from medical-grade silicone. They are hypoallergenic and can be tinted to almost any color, or swirled with a combination of up to three colors. Each plug comes with embedded handles, designed to make them easier to insert and remove. A connecting cord also can be ordered. (800) 311-9810 Audio Repair Workstation
Kingwood Industrial Products Inc, Hackettstown, NJ, has introduced its redesigned Audio Repair Workstation with a new lower price. The unit offers everything the technician needs to build, repair, and modify aids. The workstation includes the workbench, grinder, splash hoods, dust collectors, vacuum pump with desiccator, and UV curing system. All items store neatly in the powder-coated workbench with plenty of storage left over for the technician's tools. Fluorescent lights keep the work area well illuminated and the benchtop is stain resistant for easy cleanup. The entire workstation is powered through an easy-to-use control module designed to keep the unit as functional as possible. (908) 852-8655 Hearing Aid Family
Starkey Laboratories Inc, Eden Prairie, Minn, presents the Destiny 1600 family. The company's newest flagship device is the first to offer Integrated Real Ear, a built-in real-ear measurement process that takes just seconds to complete. The 1600 is virtually hands-free, eliminating the need for volume controls or buttons to switch environmental modes, and is loaded with intelligent features, including Voice Indicators, which help patients who have difficulty remembering the significance of tones; Self Check, a diagnostic tool that allows patients and professionals to get a performance indication of a hearing aid's circuit, receiver, and microphone; and Auto Path, a first-fit protocol that's easy, fast, and so automatic that a patient can be fitted in less than 2 minutes. (800) 328-8602 Ear-Cleansing System
Hal-Hen Company, Inc, Garden City Park, NY, presents the Murine Earigate Ear Cleansing System, designed and tested to help keep ears clean longer. Earigate is said to safely rinse away ear wax and cellular debris with no pressure on the tympanic membrane. It extends the time between ear cleanings and helps prevent hearing aid failure due to wax and debris buildup. Earigate is chemical and preservative free, hypoallergenic, and can be used as often as necessary. Earigate is available in adult and child sizes. Each 100ml can of Earigate delivers 30 to 50 applications. Call for free sample while supplies last. (516) 294-3200 Product Lines
Rexton Inc, Minneapolis, offers various product lines to meet various needs. With Rexton's product landscape, expect to find the perfect product to fit patients' hearing needs. Each instrument is built with Rexton's state-of-the-art technology, giving patients a high-quality, cosmetically appealing hearing instrument at an affordable price. Rexton also offers innovative technologies such as C-Guard, wax protection, which provides customers with long-lasting protection that requires virtually no maintenance. Contact a Rexton representative to find out more about any of their product lines: Revera Premier-Plus, Calibra and Calibra FREE D Premier, Targa Intermediate, and Arena classic instruments. Also ask about Rexton's new Better Hearing DVD. (800) 876-1141 Conditioning System
Ear Technology Corporation, Johnson City, Tenn, offers the Dry & Store conditioning system to help kill germs. Dry & Store's patented conditioning system kills 99.9% of the germs most likely to cause itching and irritation of the external ear canal. (800) 327-8547 Triangular-Shaped Hearing Aid
Oticon Inc, Somerset, NJ, offers the Oticon Delta, a hearing device that combines cutting-edge technology with contemporary design to attract image-conscious users. With its trendy triangular shape and stylish colors, Delta is aimed at boosting speech understanding in difficult listening situations for people with all configurations of hearing loss up to 80 dB flat. The Delta XR extended range enables hearing care professionals to fit high-frequency losses—often found with first-time users—and more traditional flat-broadband hearing losses. With the expanded range, hearing care professionals can fit more than 80% of their patients with a hearing device that users want and can continue to wear even if their hearing loss progresses. Delta XR is available in three models—including a new lower-priced Delta 4000—and in 17 colors and styles, from Cabernet Red and Samoa Blue to the exotic Wildlife leopard pattern and Diamond Black. (800) 526-3921 Portable Hearing Aid Vacuum
JodiVac LLC, Portland, Ore, offers the Jodi-PRO, a portable hearing aid vacuum cleaner for hearing health care professionals. The 12-volt DC unit has a motor that provides 2,000 hours of clinical use, and two specially milled needles—one for ITE, ITC, and CIC instruments; another for BTE tubing and all other earmolds. The same replaceable filtered syringe provides ease of maintenance and infection control. Syringes and replacement needles are available in economical packages. The syringe has a built-in flow indicator to show when the needle is plugged. A brush is molded into the box for dislodging debris from the needle, and a reamer is included for blockages. (866) 856-5634 Cable Management System
Pehratek Products, Chaska, Minn, introduces the NOAH'S ARC Cable Management/Storage System for the many programming cables that dispensers have to store and find to fit programmable hearing instruments. This new system neatly and efficiently winds up programming cables into color-coded pods that store on top of the HI-PRO box or on any flat surface. Up to 10 cable pods can be stored in each NOAH'S?ARC tray within easy reach of the computer. This new system eliminates tangled cords and the time spent searching for the right cable in a drawer or hanging behind a door. Each NOAH'S?ARC comes with 10 cable pods, storage rack, Mylar cable combiners (to wrap right and left cables together in one pod), and manufacturer's labels to find the right pod quickly. Save time and the trouble of always have to untangle programming cables before each fitting. (866) 470-3532 Telephone with Captions
WCI, Santa Monica, Calif, offers the new Captioned Telephone (CapTel®), which shows word-for-word captions of everything a caller says during a telephone call, making it the ideal phone for anyone with hearing loss. Users can listen to their callers and check the captions for added clarity. Captions are provided by a free service (availability varies by state). Learn more through WCI, the "one-stop shop" for hearing technology. (800) 233-9130 (V/TTY) Zephyr by Dry & Store
Ear Technology Corp, Johnson City, Tenn, announces the newest product for hearing instrument care, Zephyr by Dry & Store®. Compact and affordable, Zephyr is designed to provide superior drying technology at a good value consistent with the company's flagship products, Dry & Store Global and Dry & Store Professional. Zephyr's power supplies are certified to all major electronic certification standards and are available in five plug configurations for worldwide use. (423) 928-9060 Wireless Hearing Technology
Rexton Inc, Plymouth, Minn, introduces Revera, its newest Premier-Plus wireless hearing technology. Available in a full range of custom sizes, BTE and Open Fit BTE, Revera instruments offer many features and options including wireless technology, DataLogging, and a variety of user-driven features. The wireless technology in Revera products allows for seamless interaction between instruments in a binaural fitting. Also available for those who choose Revera Wireless is a pocket-sized remote, putting complete control of both instruments at the user's fingertips. Revera products also come standard with DataLogging, a real-time analysis of patients' hearing aid usage and lifestyle. This technology allows for optimal programming adjustments for patients. Contact a Rexton representative for more information. To learn more about Revera and more of their newest product innovations. (800) 876-1141 Impression Blocks
Hocks Hearing Healthcare Products, Portland, Ore, offers its complete line of impression blocks. Hocks Blocks come 50 to a re-sealable bag. Cotton Dams are made with medical grade cotton, are securely pre-tied to protect against breakage, and come in 5 sizes. Slim Foam Dams are smaller in bulk than regular foam dams and come in sizes small, medium, and large. Memory Foam Dams are made from Memory Foam, similar to EAR plugs, and will expand to the individual ear, providing the best seal and protection. Open-cell material eliminates the vacuum effect. (800) 654-6257 Sensory Hearing Loss Simulator
Audioscan®, Dorchester, Ontario, Canada, introduces a tool for patient and third-party counseling. The new Sensory Loss Simulator™ was created to accurately replicate a cochlear or conductive hearing loss based on a client audiogram. The Sensory Loss Simulator is integrated into the Audioscan Verifit and RM500 SL. Take a test drive at Audioscan's Web site. (800) 265-2093 Personalized Batteries
iCellTech, Seoul, Korea, offers a competitively priced private-label service direct from the manufacturer. The company guarantees to ship the private-label batteries within 3 working days of the order. Free delivery by door-to-door courier is available. Satisfaction is guaranteed. Fax: 011-82-2-6735-6965 FM Wireless Communication System
Hal-Hen Company Inc, Garden City Park, NY, offers the Contego™, a full-performance, 30-channel, alternative for FM wireless communication. Contego provides crisp, crystal-clear digital sound over a secure connection. With a range of 75 feet, Contego's two zoom microphones—one in the transmitter and one in the receiver—provide maximum sound customization. Using Contego's LCD screen, the transmitter and receiver microphones can be adjusted for directional or omnidirectional pickup and desired volume levels. Fully flexible, the rechargeable Contego system can be used with a headset, earbuds, or induction loop, and operates for 16 hours on a 4-hour charge. Available accessories provide easy linking to a TV, telephone, or other sound system. For a limited time only, buy one and get one free. Limited to one offer per practice, offer subject to change without notice. (800) 242-5436 Micro-BTE Sound Generators
Amplisound/United Hearing Systems Inc, Danielson, Conn, offers digital micro-BTE sound generators for the treatment of tinnitus. The sound generator frequency response can be tuned to the patient's preference. The micro-BTE is designed with the receiver in the canal, providing optimum performance while keeping the canal open. The company also offers a combination unit featuring a programmable sound generator and an advanced 4-channel digital processor to provide exceptional sound quality. (800) 835-2001 Pure Tone Screening Audiometer
OTOVATION LLC, King of Prussia, Pa, offers the improved handheld ROTO® pure-tone screening audiometer. Steady tone presentation is added to warble tone. ROTO's translucent housing is more compact and comfortable. For screening or threshold assessment, ROTO presents six frequencies (0.5 k to 6 k Hz) at 20 to 70 dB HL through a single TDH-39 earphone. Case included. ROTO is recommended for the hearing aid dispenser, school/visiting nurse, and busy practitioner. (866) 686-8284 Portable Hearing Aid Vacuum
Hearing Technologies, Pinellas Park, Fla, introduces the Super Power-Vac™ Desktop Portable Hearing Aid Vacuum with a powerful 26 inHG suction and an adjustable suction control. Cleaning tools are included to help remove wax and debris. The cone-shaped suction tips clear the receiver and microphone ports. Placing the hearing aid on the standard suction tube will complete cleaning by combining suction and vibration. New cost- saving design is available in 110V and 230V. (800) 553-6003 Rechargeable Digital Hearing System
Hansaton Hearing Systems, Tampa, Fla, has produced the AQ. In addition to cutting-edge sound processing and its 21st-century Legance surface, AQ delivers a rechargeable hearing system that truly eliminates the need to worry about batteries. AQ's battery will last 20 hours, providing worry-free hearing comfort throughout the day and evening. At the end of the day, the user places the AQ instruments in a state-of-the-art service station that charges the batteries, provides an electronic display that monitors the hearing instruments, informs the user that all components are working properly, and also reminds the user when it is time for a service appointment. With fully automatic, adaptive directional microphone technology, 8- or 12-channel signal processing, and a host of other high-end features, AQ is truly hearing care without a care. (866) 449-9757 Expanded Infrared Devices Line
Westone Laboratories Inc, Colorado Springs, Colo, offers a television listening option for virtually everyone. The TV EARS line of wireless infrared devices, also great for listening to music, has recently expanded. In addition to the TV EARS Professional, Westone offers the new TV EARS Home Theatre and TV EARS 2.3-MHz systems, as well as the TV EARS Original. The Home Theatre system offers all the standard features of the TV EARS Pro, along with expanded transmitter coverage for larger rooms, and includes two headsets and a separate "near seating" charger. The TV EARS 2.3-MHz system is perfect for mild to moderate hearing losses. (800) 582-4771 Digital Directional BTE
Starkey Laboratories, Eden Prairie, Minn, offers the Destiny 1200 Power Plus— an option for patients with severe to profound hearing loss—thanks to the efficacy of AFI. The new Destiny 1200 Power Plus is a digital directional BTE. This robust (140/80) hearing instrument comes with all the standard features of the Destiny 1200—unique indicator tones, automatic telephone response, continuous data logging, and acoustic signature, for fully automatic environmental switching. It also includes unique output compression control and a selectable automatic telecoil. (952) 941-6401 Wireless Connectivity
Oticon Inc, Somerset, NJ, presents the new Oticon Epoq. Its proprietary binaural, high-speed wireless technology enables a pair of Epoq hearing devices to communicate at data transfer speeds 100 times faster than hearing instruments on the market. This real-time connectivity with voices and other sounds provides accurate, stereophonic auditory information that is in sync with a user's visual experience. The same wireless connectivity enables Epoq to provide a new and previously unavailable hearing solution to the use of cell phones. With the addition of the small, sleek Streamer, Epoq becomes the equivalent of a hands-free Bluetooth®-intelligent headset without having to attach bulky devices or wires to the hearing instrument. The Streamer, an optional wearable device that functions like an MP3 player, and facilitates effortless audio streaming from cell phones, personal computers, GPS systems, and other popular electronic devices. Epoq is available in two performance levels: the premium choice Epoq XW, and Epoq W. (800) 526-3921 Software Upgrade
Audioscan, Dorchester, Ontario, Canada, has released software 2.8 for the Verifit and the RM500SL. Audioscan's new Sensory Loss Simulator is the first cochlear hearing loss simulator available in a real-ear/hearing aid analyzer. Based on the latest research, DSL® 5 now provides multiple-level speech targets for adults and children, and accepts ABR and bone conduction thresholds. This new version of DSL in Speechmap® extends the benefits of the best science to the full range of hearing instrument fittings. The new open-fit protocol takes care of the technical details, making it easy to determine accurately the audibility benefit of open fittings. No special equipment or couplers are required. These software updates are offered to Verifit and SL customers at no charge. Software 2.8 on CD is automatically shipped to all owners of Audioscan Verifit and RM500SL. It also may be downloaded from Audioscan's Web site. (800) 265-2093 Consumer Vacuum
jodi-vac LLC, Portland, Ore, offers jodi®, the first hearing aid vacuum for consumers. The 12-volt DC portable unit weighs less than 2 pounds, and is 3 x 4 inches in size. A filtered syringe assembly is replaceable, enabling ease of maintenance. Also, the syringe has a flow indicator built in, showing when the needle is plugged with debris. A toothbrush is included to clear debris blockages from the needle. A reamer is also included to keep in the needle between uses. The unit is effective with all hearing aids. (866) 856-5634 Digital Product Line
Amplisound/United Hearing Systems Inc, Danielson, Conn, offers Avalon, with 12-band filtering and 4 channels for a precise acoustic fit. Automatic directional microphone system offers a seamless "no touch" switch from omni to a variety of unequalized or equalized cardioid patterns. Innovative open-fit shell configuration offers improved comfort and relief from occlusion. Ultraquiet performance is ideal for mild and precipitous losses. (800) 835-2001 Cleaning Tool
Westone Laboratories Inc, Colorado Springs, Colo, offers the Acu-Life Audio-Kit™ Hearing Aid Cleaner, featuring five cleaning tools built into a comfortable, easy-to-hold handle. The Audio-Kit was designed to make it easy for the average 70-year-old hearing instrument user to clean the instrument effectively. The five-in-one tool contains a wax removal brush, wax removal pick, battery replacement magnet, tube and vent cleaner, and battery door opener. It also acts as a spare battery container. (800) 525-5071 Practice Development Program
Hearing HealthCare News®, White Plains, NY, has developed the Practice Development Program™ to stimulate practice growth by marketing to current patients and local physicians. The program improves patient retention, increases sales to current patients, and increases patient and physician referrals. Dozens of tips and strategies, developed with leading audiology practices over the past 20 years, are provided in the 150-page manual. The Practice Development Program provides guidelines, suggestions, and the necessary forms and templates for implementing a patient retention program, patient referrals, patient-satisfaction surveys, a battery club, and more. Much of the program is provided through customized patient and physician newsletters. Hearing HealthCare News has printed more than 28 million patient and physician newsletters for audiologists throughout the United States and Canada. (800) 342-1643 Real-Ear Measurement Process
Starkey Laboratories, Eden Prairie, Minn, presents its Destiny 1600 Integrated Real Ear, a built-in real-ear measurement process that takes just seconds to complete. The 1600 is virtually hands-free, eliminating the need for volume controls or buttons to switch environmental modes, and is loaded with many intelligent features. It includes Voice Indicators to help patients who have difficulty remembering the significance of tones; Self Check, a diagnostic tool that allows patients and professionals to get a performance indication of a hearing aid's circuit, receiver, and microphone; and Auto Path, a first-fit protocol that's easy, fast, and so automatic that a patient can be fitted in less than 2 minutes. (952) 941-6401 |
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