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Soundwave Hearing, LLC Announces 510k FDA Clearance for Sontro® Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids and the AI award-winning otoTune® app

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Soundwave Hearing today announced 510k FDA clearance for its Class II Medical Device, Sontro® Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids, opening the door for Americans to access affordable hearing aids.

Key Points: 
  • Soundwave Hearing today announced 510k FDA clearance for its Class II Medical Device, Sontro® Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids, opening the door for Americans to access affordable hearing aids.
  • By combining the power of mobile phones and unique self-fitting AI technology, Soundwave Hearing has created custom personalization for its Sontro Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids, removing common barriers to accessing hearing aids.
  • “The 510k FDA Clearance for the Sontro Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids is particularly timely, given the regulations for OTC hearing aids and the growing demand for telemedicine-based services.
  • What Makes the Sontro Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids Different than other Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids?

Desktop Health™ Announces Hannover Medical School Has Implanted the First Adult Custom Ear Implant with Drug Release Benefits Manufactured on the 3D-Bioplotter®

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231031818640/en/
    The ENT clinic at Hannover Medical School (MHH) in Germany has used its Desktop Health 3D-Bioplotter to produce a customized ear implant with drug release benefits for implantation in an adult patient.
  • A growing number of parts bioprinted on the 3D-Bioplotter are being used in patients.
  • “Our entire team celebrates this important accomplishment by the Hannover Medical School ENT clinic, which has been years in the making,” said Ric Fulop, Founder and CEO of Desktop Metal.
  • The MHH ENT Clinic is internationally renowned for the world's largest cochlear implant program for the care of hearing-impaired patients.

Sycle & ESCO Partner to Launch All-New Warranty Reminder Program for Hearing Clinics

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

LONE TREE, Colo., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sycle, the leader in practice management software for hearing clinics, has partnered with ESCO, the longstanding leader of independent loss and damage coverage for hearing aids, to offer ESCO's innovative Custom Reminder Care program to Sycle clients. The partnership saves clinics time in reminding patients of expiring warranties and keeps patient relationships strong through high-touch care.

Key Points: 
  • Audiology industry leaders help clinics strengthen care, keep patient relationships strong, and simplify the reminder process
    LONE TREE, Colo., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sycle, the leader in practice management software for hearing clinics, has partnered with ESCO, the longstanding leader of independent loss and damage coverage for hearing aids, to offer ESCO's innovative Custom Reminder Care program to Sycle clients.
  • The partnership saves clinics time in reminding patients of expiring warranties and keeps patient relationships strong through high-touch care.
  • This partnership helps clinics build their brand while maintaining important touchpoints with patients," continued Joel Lockwood, President of Sycle.
  • This partnership helps clinics build their brand while maintaining important touchpoints," continued Joel Lockwood, President of Sycle.

Signia's Integrated Xperience Hearing Aids are Now Available to Veterans, Active Military Members, and American Indians, Enabling Unprecedented Sound Clarity in Even the Most Immersive Group Conversations

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

ISELIN, N.J., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearing aid innovator Signia today announced that its all-new Integrated Xperience (IX) hearing aid platform supported by the breakthrough Pure Charge&Go IX model is now available to military veterans through U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) audiologists, active military members through U.S. Department of Defence (DoD) audiologists, and American Indians through the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Key Points: 
  • Integrated Xperience is the world's first hearing aid platform capable of pinpointing multiple conversation partners in real-time – providing unprecedented sound clarity and definition for wearers in multi-speaker scenarios, even when the wearer or speakers are in motion.
  • Pure Charge&Go IX, the company's most flexible receiver-in-the-canal hearing aid, is the first model to launch on the Integrated Xperience platform through the VA and other government agencies.
  • The Integrated Xperience platform makes its debut in Signia's all-new Pure Charge&Go IX hearing aids – offering a substantial improvement in conversational ability for veterans.
  • For more information about the Integrated Xperience platform and currently available hearing aid models, click here .

Eargo Expands Relationship with Best Buy, Growing In-Store Presence to Over 500 Locations

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Eargo devices are now on display in more than 500 Best Buy stores, marking another step in Eargo’s retail journey.

Key Points: 
  • Eargo devices are now on display in more than 500 Best Buy stores, marking another step in Eargo’s retail journey.
  • Approximately 250 of these Best Buy locations will carry Eargo 5–an over-the-counter, FDA-cleared and self-fitting hearing aid–allowing customers to see Eargo’s virtually invisible design and purchase in store.
  • Through this expansion, Eargo continues its mission to make hearing wellness more accessible, reaching more people where they are across the country.
  • Eargo is proud to continue our commitment to improving lives through better hearing.”

JINGHAO MEDICAL's self-fitting OTC hearing aids received FDA 510(k) approval

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

On September 26, 2023, the self-fitting OTC hearing aid developed and manufactured by JINGHAO MEDICAL officially received FDA 510K approval.

Key Points: 
  • On September 26, 2023, the self-fitting OTC hearing aid developed and manufactured by JINGHAO MEDICAL officially received FDA 510K approval.
  • It is fully proven that JINGHAO's hearing aids have the same or even safer and more effective quality than other FDA-approved hearing aids.
  • Technological innovation: JINGHAO MEDICAL self-fitting OTC hearing aids are equipped with high-precision hearing test software and intelligent independent fitting strategies, providing consumers with the same precise hearing care experience as those in clinics, breaking through the barrier of non-self-fitting hearing aids that the threshold cannot be personalized.
  • Therefore, improving the self-fitting technology of hearing aids is one of the steps in our provision of hearing aid solutions.

Groundbreaking New Signia Pure Charge&Go IX and Silk Charge&Go IX Hearing Aids Now Available at all HearUSA Locations

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding its commitment to change clients' lives through Simply Excellent Hearing Care, leading hearing care retailer HearUSA today announced the nationwide availability of two new groundbreaking hearing aids that deliver unprecedented sound clarity during noisy, group conversations. 

Key Points: 
  • Nationwide availability of the new Signia Pure Charge&Go IX and Silk Charge&Go IX hearing aids meet the biggest challenge for those living with hearing loss — navigating group conversations in noisy environments.
  • "Group conversations in noise are the biggest unmet need for people with hearing loss," HearUSA President Nick Mengerink said today.
  • Now, the availability of these new Signia hearing aids brings our team of expert Hearing Care Professionals (HCPs) closer to achieving that goal."
  • HearUSA has more than 380 centers located across the country, all of whom are now ready to demonstrate the new benefits unlocked by the Signia Pure Charge&Go IX and Silk Charge&Go IX.

HealthPartners unveils 2024 Medicare Advantage plans featuring broad networks and unmatched customer service

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Three HealthPartners Medicare Advantage (MA) plans received an overall 4.5 out of 5-Star Rating, including 5 out of 5-Stars for customer service, from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Three HealthPartners Medicare Advantage (MA) plans received an overall 4.5 out of 5-Star Rating, including 5 out of 5-Stars for customer service, from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2024.
  • HealthPartners Journey (PPO), HealthPartners Robin (PPO) and HealthPartners UnityPoint Health (PPO) MA plans received the 4.5 Star Rating.
  • CMS bases its ratings on several clinical and performance measures including administration of care, management of chronic conditions, member experience, plan performance and customer service.
  • In addition to the support of a knowledgeable, 5-Star customer service team, HealthPartners offers plans to fit every budget and lifestyle, with options that include:
    Monthly premiums and primary care copays starting at $0.

JINGHAO MEDICAL's self-fitting OTC hearing aids received FDA 510(k) approval

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Monday, October 23, 2023

On September 26, 2023, the self-fitting OTC hearing aid developed and manufactured by JINGHAO MEDICAL officially received FDA 510K approval.

Key Points: 
  • On September 26, 2023, the self-fitting OTC hearing aid developed and manufactured by JINGHAO MEDICAL officially received FDA 510K approval.
  • It is fully proven that JINGHAO's hearing aids have the same or even safer and more effective quality than other FDA-approved hearing aids.
  • Technological innovation: JINGHAO MEDICAL self-fitting OTC hearing aids are equipped with high-precision hearing test software and intelligent independent fitting strategies, providing consumers with the same precise hearing care experience as those in clinics, breaking through the barrier of non-self-fitting hearing aids that the threshold cannot be personalized.
  • Therefore, improving the self-fitting technology of hearing aids is one of the steps in our provision of hearing aid solutions.

NewSound to Showcase its Broadest and Most Competitive Lines of OTC Hearing Aid at EUHA2023

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

NUREMBERG, Germany,, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NewSound, a leading supplier of OTC hearing aid and hearable products, is excited to showcase its robust lineup of hearing products at this year's EUHA in Nuremberg, Germany.

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  • NUREMBERG, Germany,, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NewSound, a leading supplier of OTC hearing aid and hearable products, is excited to showcase its robust lineup of hearing products at this year's EUHA in Nuremberg, Germany.
  • With a go-to-market ready, turnkey offering, NewSound has been working with select leading consumer electronic technology brands and Home Medical devices brands to bring affordable, high-quality OTC hearing aid solutions to the market.
  • Building on years of innovation in the hearing aid technology space, our OEM solution will enable consumer technology and medical device firms to accelerate the deployment of OTC hearing aid solutions to the masses."
  • Lee, CTO of NewSound, added, " The OTC Hearing Aid Act has brought more choice to consumers but also new product requirements.