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ENT & audiology news | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 | VOL 23 NO 6

Cochlear launches Cochlear™Nucleus® Aqua+ the world’sfirst waterproof behind the earsolution for cochlear implantsusers – across Europe, MiddleEast and Africa (EMEA)

The Cochlear™ Nucleus®Aqua+ is a formfitting,easy-to-use, versatileaccessory that allowsCochlear™ Nucleus® 5 andNucleus 6 Sound Processorusers to continue hearingwhile taking a bath,enjoying water activities,swimming or snorkeling.

Aqua+ is a flexible, watertight sleeve that simply fitsover the sound processor behind the ear. A specially-designed waterproof coil then connects to the soundprocessor within the sleeve. This is the most discreet andcomfortable solution on the market (no need forcumbersome bulky extra parts or extra wiring), themanufacturer explains.

While the Nucleus 5 and Nucleus 6 Sound Processorsalready have a high water resistance rating the Aqua+provides much higher protection with its IP68 waterresistance rating. It is safe to use in all types of waterincluding in chlorinated swimming pools, fresh waterlakes and rivers, oceans and soapy water.

Additionally, the Aqua+ is a reusable solution allowingusers to use the form-fitting sleeve numerous timeswithout having to replace it.For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEAHeadquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04,Email: [email protected]: www.cochlear.com

DETAX – WE MAKE MATERIALS

Trendsetting products around the topic ‘impression, earmould and 3D printing’ awaited the visitors at theDETAX booth. As an independent manufacturer, DETAX has strictly focused on the development, productionand registration of high-grade chemical consumables for more than 60 years. A highly motivated exhibitionteam presented (at six demonstration units) the manifold applicabilities within the field of modern polymerchemistry. The focus was set on the new generation of printable resins for open 3D printers for the generativemanufacturing of earmoulds and cast forms: luxaprint® series, UV premium resins particularly designed for 3Dprinters with UV light spectrum of 378-388nm or freeprint® series, light curing materials for printers with awavelength of 405nm. These modern resins do not contain any fillers, says the company, its crystal clear trans-parency values are “outstanding” – just as the mechanical properties, such as maximum initial hardnesscombined with the highest possible bending strength, an important pre-condition for the successful 3Dprinting of multi layers. In addition, luxaprint® shellac color the brand new colour coating is long-term durable,providing glossy, scratch proof surfaces which are easy to clean. luxaprint® materials are certainly biocompati-ble and free of Bisphenol A. The new luxaprint® video clips show helpful practical tips for all luxaprint® mate-rials, lacquers and related products like Cast Separator. New in the silicone field: aqua coat®, 100% aromatic-and solvent free silicone lacquer for hearing protectors. Protect mold for direct fitting of swim plugs, nowavailable in four dazzling neon colours. Quality products ‘made in Germany’ are more popular than ever.DETAX would like to thank all its visitors and looks forward to seeing them again in 2015!

For further information contact: DETAX GmbH & Co. KG Web: www.detax.de or www.puretone.net

All-New KamplexInstruments launched atBAA

PC Werth launched its exciting new range ofKamplex Audiology instruments at the BAAConference in Bournemouth. Praised by visi-tors for their sensible design, the new prod-ucts mean the Kamplex range now extendsacross all core audiology functionalities.Products include SLMs as well as screening,diagnostic and clinical specification instru-ments, in addition to REM and VRA systems.

Highlights include the Kamplex R17a tabletaudiometer, the Kamplex AudioTymp seriesand the Kamplex VRA system. Audiometersand tympanometers are supported by a greatthree year warranty and interface seamlesslyvia a centralised database – K-Suite.

Stewart Howell, PC Werth Director of Sales,says: “The Kamplex brand is widely knownand respected for quality and robust design.Our range has this, complete with a greatwarranty, and some nice little touches that wethink audiologists will appreciate in use.”

New Kamplex models will be available fromJanuary 2015.For further information contact: PC Werth,Tel: +44 (0)20 8772 2700,Web: www.pcwerthstore.co.uk

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InHealth Technologies appointsSevern Healthcare TechnologiesLimited as distributor

InHealth® Technologies has been pioneering innovations, clinicalresearch and patient experience in the speciality of VoiceRestoration following Total Laryngectomy for over 37 yearsthrough the market leading Blom-Singer® Surgical VoiceRestoration products and Heat & Moisture Exchange (HME)systems.

InHealth Technologies has announced the appointment ofSevern Healthcare Technologies Limited as the sole independentdistributor in the UK & Republic of Ireland for the Blom-SingerSurgical Voice Restoration products and accessories, HME systems,Tracheostoma care, and ENT products.

Severn Healthcare employs an experienced healthcare teamunder the leadership of George Strang, who has over two decadesof experience and expertise in the distribution of Blom-Singerproducts. The Severn Healthcare team offers excellence in bothproduct support and customer service.

For furtherinformation contact:Severn HealthcareLimited, Tel: +44 (0)1635887640,Fax: +44 (0)163541227, Email: [email protected]

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Introducing Cochlear Wireless Accessories for Nucleus 6 users

Cochlear has announced that it will launch across EMEA, at the end of February 2015, a portfolio of three wireless accessories dedicated toimprove Cochlear recipients’ lives. These accessories utilise the same robust 2.4 GHz wireless protocol that Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi devicesdepend on.• Cochlear Wireless Mini Microphone: The portable Mini Microphone transmits sound and speech directly to the sound processor. It allows

hearing better in noisy or challenging listening situations such as in a meeting, dining at a restaurant or in a classroom. The MiniMicrophone can be clipped onto clothing of speaker and will transmit speech wirelessly.

• Cochlear Wireless Phone Clip: The reliable Bluetooth connection of the Phone Clip makes it easy to use hands-free calling and to streammusic, games and film sounds directly to the sound processor. The Phone Clip can be attached to clothing allowing the built-in micro-phone to pick up the user’s voice, while the phone can be several metres away.

• Cochlear Wireless TV Streamer: Enjoy crisp, clear stereo sound transmitted directlyfrom TV to the sound processor without turning up the volume and disturbingothers. The TV Streamer allows multiple users to connect to the same device,bringing together entire families of users.

For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04,Email: [email protected]: www.cochlear.com

New Interacoustics website for abetter online experience

Interacoustics has introduced a new responsive website that adaptssmoothly to all desktop and handheld devices.

In addition, the website has undergone a total design makeover.Rie Søbye, Director of Marketing at Interacoustics said: “We’vecreated a website that, in addition to our product catalogue,shows what Interacoustics is all about. You can now access ouronline training centre Interacoustics Academy, and get easy accessto all relevant material as wellas information about ourcompany and its history”. Highlights of the newwebsite:• New product pages with

sidebar navigation forbetter mobile experience

• Easy search for productsand solutions as well asdownload of brochuresand other material

• Updated and new content in the ‘About us’ menu for easyaccess to information about history and values

• Interacoustics Academy – online training and access to materialsrelated to audiological and vestibular technologies.

Visit Interacoustics’ new website on www.interacoustics.comFor further information contact: Rie Søbye, Director ofMarketing at Interacoustics,Email: [email protected]

BSHAA gets new President

The British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists – the professional body for hearing careproviders in the UK high street – has a new president.

Peter Sydserff will serve a two-year term of office having taken over from Barry Downes.Peter was already a member of the Society’s national Council and chairs the CommunicationsCommittee. Barry will continue on the Council and in his other role as Chair of the ProfessionalDevelopment Committee.

The new President qualified as a registered hearing aid dispenser in 1995 and became aFellow of BSHAA in 2003. He’s a senior member of the management team at Hidden Hearing.

On his election, Peter said he was delighted to be taking over at a time when the Society wasstriving to raise the standards of the delivery of hearing care, regardless of whether it was paidfor or provided free of charge.For further information contact: BSHAA,Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Barry Downes (retiring president) hands overto Peter Sydserff.



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Important new productlaunches at BAA

PC Werth launched severalkey new products to dele-gates at the 2014 BAAConference inBournemouth:1. MAICO EasyTymp Pro

upgrades the successful lEasyTymp portabletympanometer to include reflex tests for diag-nostic users.

2. C2Hear, the easy instruction and support systemfor hearing aid users is now available. Simple touse and cheap to procure, C2Hear helps reducethe cost and burden of after-care.

3. Audioscan Verifit 2 – the leading verificationsystem – featured in a side-by-side exploration ofleading candidates for NHS verification systems.

4. PC Werth also launched their new KamplexInstruments for audiology at a separate stand.

Visitors to PC Werth also left with a pack ofKamplex Opticlar otoscope tips, with lucky recipi-ents of the silver otoscope tip winning a clinicalotoscope.

PC Werth’s new range for 2015 is available now.Register at www.pcwerthstore.co.uk for news andupdates.For further information contact: PC Werth, Tel: +44 (0)20 8772 2700,Web: www.pcwerthstore.co.uk

Experts in Child Diagnostic AURITEC go Middle East

AURITEC, a German technology leader known as ‘Experts in Child Diagnostic’ hasextended export activities in the MENA region.

The manufacturer of audiometers, tympanometers and other audiologicalsystems is especially focused on computer controlled child audiometry. AURITECpaediatric systems are established as a gold standard in many German clinics andENT practices.

The clinical audiometer AT1000-PED and solutions for VRA ‘made in Germany’are widely spread.

This high end technology offers: • Pediatric audiometry with directional hearing using up to nine loudspeakers.• Visual reinforcement via integrated and freely configurable picture presentation

on two additional screens with pictures and video sequences.• Most modern speech tests and speech screening tests for the diagnosis of young children and infants in different languages.• Headphone AT1350 especially developed for children.• Individual furniture.• Computer aided design of the whole system into the client’s.AURITEC also offers first class service and individual solutions for high-end clinical equipment, making it the perfect provider for paediatricaudiology devices for ambitious clients.

Two years after the opening of its MENA office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the company confirms its presence in the Middle East.• Opening of a showroom in the Medical City of Dubai, providing access to a wide range of the equipment to local clients without travel-

ling to Europe. • AURITEC’s Global Partner Partner Programme includes distributors in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.• Export of the devices to Jordan and Kuwait.All these activities have been managed by Mr Hassan Kaboni, AURITEC’s Middle East representative with headquarters in Riyad-Olaya.

After the introduction of high level equipment to important opinion leaders and specialists, it seemed to be important to extend theproduct range:• Launch of the first screening device for children, AuriCheck, using an adaptative Speechtest – AAST in Arabic language.Jan Mody, CEO, describes the importance of the distribution operations in the MENA region as a very important chapter in AURITEC exporthistory.

AURITEC has also been exporting its products in different countries successfully for many years.For further information contact: AURITEC GmbH, Hamburg,Tel: +49 406965-0, Email: [email protected] Web: www.auritec.de/en

The Cochlear™ Baha® Attract System – aninvisible link to better hearing

The new Cochlear™ Baha® Attract System uses magnets to connect the soundprocessor to the BI300 implant. The sound processor attaches to the externalmagnet which transmits the sound to the internal magnet, hidden under the skin.

Over 2500 patients have already benefited from the solution highlighting thebenefits of the Baha Attract System. The company reports excellent results:• The professionals report a straightforward surgery without the need for exten-

sive bone removal while the implant has good osseointegration. The fittingprocedures are easy and the new Feedback Analyser decreases the risk of feed-back.

• The adult patients are pleased with hearing performance (both in quiet and innoise environments) while retention is good without compromising comfortover long wearing periods.

• The paediatric population obtains similar benefits and outcomes while itprovides peace of mind to the parents knowing this unique solution offers atransition path if the patient hearing needs change.

The market feedback confirms the Cochlear™ Baha® Attract System is a success: itmeets the patient needs in terms of hearing performance, wearing comfort andminimal soft tissue complications.

For further information contact:Cochlear AG, EMEAHeadquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04,Email: [email protected]: www.cochlear.com



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CRANEX® 3Dx is apowerful 3-in-1 system

CRANEX® 3Dx is an agile in-office imagingsolution for a variety of clinical applicationareas, explains manufacturer Sorodex. Itcombines excellent panoramic and cephalo-metric imaging with advanced cone beamCT modality.

CRANEX® 3Dxoffers three fields-of-view (FOV5x5cm, 6x8cmand 8x8cm) asstandard selec-tion and twooptional largerFOVs (8x15 and13x15). High,standard andSOREDEX®MiniDose (MDS)

resolutions are available for each FOV.Additionally, there is a specific program forendodontics.

CRANEX® 3Dx is the first CBCT system inthe world to have Automatic ExposureSetting, which suggests exposure valuesbased on patient size.For further information contact: Sorodex, Web: www.soredex.com

Presenting binax from Siemens: clinically proven toexceed normal hearing in difficult listeningsituations

In January, Siemens Hearing Instruments UK will unveil their next generation of BestSoundTechnology, binax, which promises to take binaural hearing systems to a new level. Twoindependent clinical studies* have successfully proved that in the most challenging hearingenvironments, such as at a cocktail-party, binax wearers are able to understand speechbetter than people with normal hearing.

Thanks to an unwavering development of the e2e wireless technology pioneered bySiemens, Siemens hearing aids can now exchange audio signals with one another to deliversuperb speech clarity in noisy situations while maintaining spatial information, says thecompany. Wind noise management is again improved to ensure comfort for wearers inwindy environments. All of this takes place fully automatically, and without compromisingbattery life; all features work with exceptionally low power consumption, even the newbinaural features. For wearers, it provides a whole new binaural experience. *University of Northern Colorado, 2014; Oldenburg Hörzentrum, 2013: Speech ReceptionThresholds (SRT) in cocktail-party situa-tions improved up to 2.9 dB for wearerswith mild to moderate hearing lossusing Carat binax or Pure binax hearinginstruments with narrow directionality,compared to people with normalhearing.

For further information contact: MarkLaben, Product & Marketing Manager,Tel: +44 (0)1293 423725,Email: [email protected]: www.siemens.co.uk/hearing

DiaLog: informingpatient care

Data logging with the Cochlear™ Nucleus® 6System allows information to be storedsuch as about device use, sound environ-ment, exposure to speech and accessoryuse. DiaLog is a new resource for cliniciansthat supports coaching and guidanceconversations and allows data logging to beused as a powerful motivational tool. Byasking questions and reflecting on theanswers given, both clinician and patientcan work together to discover the best wayforward; further improving the effectivenessof the device and making it even easier togain optimal benefit by providing a founda-tion for supportive, transparent and collab-orative discussions.

Specialists can contact their localCochlear representative to find out moreabout DiaLog and start using this compre-hensive tool to guide recipient conversa-tions to help with progress and achievingoptimal outcomes on the listening journey.

For further information contact: CochlearAG, EMEA Headquarters,Tel: +41 61 205 04 04,Email: [email protected]: www.cochlear.com

Visit to Myanmar – November 2014

In November last year, Professor Maung Maung Khaing, Head of the Department ofOtolaryngology at the Yangon ENT Hospital invited Bevan Allen RHAD FSHAA and DrTony Sirimanna, Consultant Audiological Physician at Great Ormond Street Hospital, togive lectures in tinnitus management and audiological medicine to residents, ENT traineesand nurses at the hospital.

These were well received, being the very first of their kind in Myanmar (Burma). Thetrip was sponsored by the Hearing Conservation Council who is also inviting Myanmar tocontinue to support the WHO in its endeavours to promote the Prevention of HearingImpairment.

For a population of 50.5 million people there are only about 175 ENT surgeons inMyanmar and there are no properly trained audiologists or speech and language thera-pists, although hearing testing is carried out by partly trained staff, including doctors.

Currently, hearing aids are not freely available for anyone diagnosed with a permanentsignificant hearing loss. If a hearing aid is necessary then it has to be found from a privatesource, the cost of which is well beyond the reach of most working Burmese people.

The ulitmate aim is to provide training for audiologists and speech and language thera-pists in Myanmar itself if appropriate funding can be sourced. For further information contact: Langley Audiology Centre,Tel: +44 (0)20 8663 6187,Email: [email protected]: www.langleyaudiology.co.uk

(L-R) Professor MaungMaung Khaing, BevanAllen and Dr TonySirimanna at Yangon ENTHospital. (Picturecourtesy of Bevan Allen)



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The Cochlear™ Baha® ControlApp. Smarter hearing – wirelessfreedom

Now patients canturn their smart-phone into a remotecontrol for theirBaha 4 SoundProcessors: with aclick or a swipepatients candiscreetly controltheir Baha SoundProcessors settings.To use the Baha Control App, patients need to pair theirBaha 4 Sound Processor with a Cochlear Wireless PhoneClip. The Cochlear Wireless Phone Clip lets patients takecalls, listen to music, play games and watch movies withthe sound streamed directly to the processor.

Some of the features included in the Baha Control App:• Adjust volume and mute Baha 4 Sound Processor• Change and label programmes• Activate and adjust volume of the wireless accessories.

The Cochlear Baha Control App is available in sixlanguages and can be downloaded free of charge foriPhone, iPad and Android devices. By scanning the QRcode the user will be redirected directly to the App Storeor to Google Play for download. Alternatively the user canaccess the Baha Control App by searching the twowebsites.For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEAHeadquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04, Email: [email protected]: www.cochlear.com

ReSound LiNX 9 is the best premiumhearing aid in the UK

GN ReSound UK has announced that ReSound LiNX 9 has been recognisedas the Best Premium Product 2014 and ReSound’s Made-for-iPhone tech-nology as Most Innovative Concept 2014 in the Association of IndependentHearing Healthcare Professionals (AIHHP) annual awards.

AIHHP is a professional association dedicated to promoting excellencewithin the UK hearing care profession. The aim of the association is topromote and maintain the very highest professional and ethical standardsof hearing healthcare within the private sector.

The announce-ment was made atthe prestigious annualGolden Lobe Awardson Friday 28November. All AIHHPmembers vote torecognise the prod-ucts that they believehave given theirclients the greatestbenefit over theprevious year. After

accepting the award from AIHHP Chairman Duncan Collet-Fenson,Managing Director for GN ReSound in the UK said: “We were very pleasedthat the AIHHP membership have recognised ReSound LiNX and ReSound’sMade for iPhone technology. ReSound LiNX continues to generateconsumer interest and our research shows we are changing the perceptionof hearing aids and bringing new users into the market. Resound’s Made foriPhone technology provides an added level of control and patient benefitthat allows the hearing-care oriented professional to add value beyondproduct and features.”

This award is the latest that ReSound has won in recent months. Earlierin November, the Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists also recognisedReSound LiNX as the Best Premium Product and the ReSound Unite MiniMicrophone was the winner in the Best Wireless Accessory category. For further information contact: GN ReSound,Tel: +44 (0)1869 352 800,Web: www.gnresound.co.uk

Starkey Hearing Technologies partner with the RAF Benevolent Fund

Starkey Hearing Technologies has announced a new partnership with the RAF Benevolent Fund started last November. Through their partnernetwork across the UK, Starkey will be offering current and former members of the RAF as well as their families and friends the opportunityto benefit from exclusive hearing packages. Starkey is extremely proud to support the people that have served and are currently serving ourcountry.

This initiative will be fronted by a marketing campaign to raise awareness to RAF Benevolent Fund members of the importance of lookingafter their hearing. The campaign will feature the first member to benefit from the service, Wally Banford, 84. Wally’s visit to Starkey HearingTechnologies where he was fitted with the latest hearing technology helped launch a new partnership between Starkey at the RAFBenevolent Fund.

“Getting old isn’t for sissies. I didn’t want hearing aids! I didn’t want them whistling or stuck behind my ears. Aesthetically, it’s just notpleasing. But hearing loss is isolating,” said Wally. “These small hearing aids are just what I was looking for. Now, I can hear better and continueto be sociable and stay active.”

“Starkey Hearing Technologies are very excited to be a chosen partner of the RAF Benevolent Fund,” said Roger Lewin, Managing Director,Starkey Hearing Technologies. “We are very proud to offer our ‘Just Hear’ package to support the people that have served and are currentlyserving our country.”

The initiative comes fresh on the heels of a recent Royal British Legion report showing that veterans under the age of 75 are more thanthree times as likely to suffer hearing loss than the general public.

Philippa Gullen, RAF Benevolent Fund Head of Corporate Fundraising, said: “We hope that this partnership benefits veterans and theirfamilies who might be in need of hearing aids and we appreciate Starkey’s support of the RAF Benevolent Fund.”

To find out more contact a local Area Manager, visit http://www.justhear.co.uk/rafbf.php or the RAF Benevolent Fund www.rafbf.org.uk orkeep in touch through Starkey’s social media channels.For further information contact: Suzie Bryant, Starkey Laboratories UK Limited,Tel: +44 (0)161 483 2200,Fax: +44 (0)161 483 9833,Email: [email protected] Web: www.starkey.co.uk



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Neuromod Devices secures CE Mark formultisensory tinnitus treatment

Neuromod Devices, the Irish medical devices company, hasannounced that it has successfully secured regulatory approval,CE Mark, for the sale of mutebuttonTM, a multisensory Tinnitustreatment.

Tinnitus affects 10% of the UK population, according to theBritish Tinnitus Association, with 1% reporting significantsecondary symptoms such as sleep deprivation, anxiety anddepression.

Dr Ross O’Neill, CEO, Neuromod Devices said: “This certifica-tion is the culmination of 10 years of scientific and clinical

research. The medical device CE Mark is required for the approved sale of any medicaldevice in Europe. It certifies the safety and efficacy of the mutebutton™ tinnitus treat-ment.”

The mutebuttonTM system addresses significant patient and clinical needs. The productcombines synchronous audio and lingual (tongue) stimulation to promote patient neuro-plasticity. Used for a minimum of 30 minutes a day over a 10 week period, the treatmenthas been shown to gradually reduce the sounds of tinnitus in clinical studies.For further information contact: Neuromod Devices,Email: [email protected] Web: www.mutebutton.co.uk

CochlearTM Nucleus®

CR220 IntraoperativeRemote Assistant is anew step forward incochlear implant intra-operative measurements

As a result ofits commit-ment tocontinuouslyimprovehearingoutcomes andfacilitate clin-ical practice,Cochlear™ hasrecently intro-duced theNucleus® CR220 Intraoperative RemoteAssistant, making intraoperative measure-ments much simpler and faster.

The CR220 Intraoperative RemoteAssistant is an easy-to-use handheld devicewhich allows professionals to perform intra-operative testing, such as impedance andneural response telemetry (AutoNRT®)measurements. This new device providesprofessionals with more confidence aboutimplant and electrode functioning and apatient’s physiological response to electricalstimulation. The CR220 IntraoperativeRemote Assistant also helps to:• Reduce complexity, by minimising the

equipment needed in the operatingroom to perform measurements.

• Save time in setting up and conductingtesting, as only four minutes are requiredto perform measurements across the 22electrodes of a cochlear implant.

In addition, the resulting AutoNRTmeasurements can be imported toCochlear’s clinical software, making soundprocessor fitting easier and potentiallyfaster.For further information contact: CochlearAG, EMEA Headquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04,Email: [email protected]: www.cochlear.com

duo scan: generate precise 3D data of earimpression

Compact dimensions, intuitive operation and unique precision – duo scan is an ideal toolof every hearing care professional.The operating software and device-specific calibration data are stored in the internalmemory of the duo scan by plug and play. The installation data is available at all times asrequired. The duo scan combines innovation with our optical scanner technology exper-tise. Use of high-quality components and German engineering ensure that the duo scan is reli-able and durable.Summary of benefits: • Increases productivity: precise and fast for outstanding fit • Saves time: simultaneous scanning of two ear impressions, removable object holders

enable easy-to-use • Maintenance-free use: high-quality, durable components mean reliability • Minimal induction period: intuitive operation • Easy connection: open file formats STL, ASCII and MSH • Saves shipping costs and time: through electronic

transmission of ear impression scans (e-mail, FTP, etc.)

• Unique price / performance ratio• No fee-per-scanFor further information contact: Smart Optics,Tel: +49 234 / 29 828 0, Fax: + 49 234 / 29 828 20, Email: [email protected] Web: www.smartoptics.de

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Cochlear™ Nucleus® Electrode portfolio – aperfect fit for every ear

People are different and so are their hearing impairments. The clinical chal-lenge is to provide solutions that fit individual conditions and needs. As aleading global expert in implantable hearing solutions for more than 30 years,Cochlear has developed a comprehensive electrode portfolio designed tomaximise the hearing potential of every patient.• For patients with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss, the pre-

curved Contour Advance® Electrode provides more focused electricalstimulation and improved performance thanks to its perimodiolar place-ment, close to the spiral ganglion cells.

• For patients with residual hearing, the Slim Straight Electrode, the world’sthinnest electrode, offers excellent hearing preservation outcomes andprovides the benefit of Hybrid Hearing when used in conjunction with theindustry-leading Nucleus 6 Sound Processor.

• For special anatomical and medical conditions, Cochlear offers a range ofelectrodes options to best fit individual cases.

For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters,Tel: +41 61 205 04 04,Email: [email protected]: www.cochlear.com

Brand new: power one now alsoavailable as an app

The premium brand power one has developed thesophisticated power one app for hearing aid users andacousticians. Many valuable features make life easier forthe hearing aid user and the acoustician. Hearing aidacousticians are given the opportunity to register aspower one acousticians, and so can be found as thenearest source of supply for hearing aid batteries. Withthe power one app, hearing aid users can benefit frommany practical features. With the search function foracousticians, the nearest sources of supply for power onehearing aid batteries are shown on a map. A reminderfunction reminds you to take medicine and buybatteries. The health pass supports with practical func-tions.

All important questions relating to the topic ofbatteries are explained in the battery guide, where userswill also find information about different battery types.The power one news will keep acousticians up-to-dateon all highlights. The new, free power one app can bedownloaded from the App Store, Google play and theWindows Store; it is available in German,English and soon also in French. For further information contact: VARTAMicrobattery,Web: www.varta-microbattery.com

Changes at Otometrics UK

David C M Smithson, General Manager,GN Otometrics UK, has accepted thepost of International Sales Director forSouth East ASIA (SEA) andAustralia/New Zealand (ANZ) basedout of Singapore. He said:

“It is with a mixture of emotions thatI have to advise that I am moving onfrom my position as General Manager atGN Otometrics UK. This is an excitingopportunity and one which I cannotturn down.

The mixture of emotions is due to anumber of factors. The first of these isthat I am very sad at leaving the UK business as I have made a lot of verygood friends and colleagues in this sector of the UK marketplace.

Another positive side to this is that, for some time, National SalesManager, Matt Murray, has been developed as my successor in the UK and itis with tremendous pleasure that I can announce that he will be taking overmy General Manager responsibilities upon my departure.

There are also exciting times ahead with even more innovations. Wepresented on, and demonstrated the upcoming ‘OTOSCAN’ digital ear scan-ning solution at BAA this year, which could hit the market later in 2015. Thisis just one of the many innovations that we are working on at Otometricsand look forward to revealing them to you when they are ready to be intro-duced. Watch this space!

It has been an absolute pleasure being acquainted with you and with yourorganisations. I have no doubt that our paths will cross at some time in thefuture and I very much look forward to that occurrence.”For further information contact: GN Otometrics, Tel: +44 (0)870 9000 675,Email: [email protected]: www.otometrics.co.uk

Puretone Chairman celebrateshis 75th birthday

Jay Choudhry OBE, Chairman and founder of PuretoneLtd recently celebrated his 75th birthday. Jay is one of thetop business achievers in the south east of England, withthe company's boardroom proudly displaying thenumerous business awards awarded to Puretone,including the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement1996.

Disillusioned with working for a large multi-nationalelectronics firm, Jay took the risky step of startingPuretone in 1976, but thankfully the business thrived.Expansion continued rapidly over the next threedecades, with the company winning many businessawards, and being highly commended in the ChamberAwards 2004 for their excellent success in exportmarkets, winning Export Business of the Year. Personally,in 1995 Jay won Kent Business Personality of the Year,and in 2004, Jay was awarded the OBE by Her MajestyQueen Elizabeth II for services to the hearing industryand business in Kent.

Happy birthday Jay!For further information contact: Puretone Ltd,Tel: +44 (0) 1634 719427,Fax: +44 (0) 1634 719450,Email: [email protected]: www.puretone.net



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PATH medical GmbH announces winner of ‘Trip to Germany’ prize

PATH medical GmbH has announced the winner of its competition to win a trip to Germany (all expensespaid) drawn at the EUHA congress on Friday 17 October.

The lucky winner was Serguei Silva from Porto Alegre in Brazil who entered the draw at the PATH medicalstand. Patricia Tedesco, PATH medical International Sales Manager for the Americas (pictured far left), said:“Serguei was absolutely delighted when we told him saying, what great news indeed! I am very happy! Thankyou!”

With over 350 entries competition participants were asked questions relating to the new developments inthe extensive PATH medical range including the patented FMDPOAE technology (Frequency ModulatedDistortion Product Otoacoustic Emission) a new method used to overcome the fine structure effect leading tounwanted ‘dips’ in the OAE response.

In addition participants were asked about the multi-frequency DPOAE which reduces DPOAE test durationby up to four times, achieved by presenting two pairs of DP stimulus simultaneously in both ears. ConventionalDPOAE recording only allows one pair of DP stimuli to be presented at a time, so this new development isextremely efficient, saving valuable test time. This works particularly effectively with the DPOAE threshold estimation providing a cochlearaudiogram (for further usage in hearing aid adaption) in an objective way without the need of a co-operative patient.For further information contact: Path medical, Tel: +49 (0)89 800 76 502, Web: www.pathme.de Worldwide Sales enquiries to: email [email protected]

OPTOMIC announcesthe release of the newSTROBOLUX III LED +HD

OPTOMIC has launched the newSTROBOLUX III LED + HD with integratedhigh definition camera, thus, says thecompany, the best stroboscopic light can becombined with the best quality image defi-nition in HD.

Its compact design and integrated func-tionality makes the STROBOLUX III LED +HD a reliable product for the current needsfor a precise diagnosis of vocal cord disor-ders.

This device has been developed with thelatest technology in the field of strobo-scopic illumination, high intensity LED light,OPTOMIC explains, far superior to thetraditional xenon, to be able to obtainbetter and more accurate images.

It can function as a stroboscope orcontinuous light source. The AGCcommanded by a microprocessor of 44 KHzsampling captures a frequency range of 60-1000Hz.

Used together with the Digitally Soft,enables the capture and posterior imageand sound processing, allowing a fast andeasy data analysis and register.For further information contact:OPTOMIC,Tel: +34 902 22 11 77,Fax: +34 909 22 11 78,Email: [email protected]: www.optomic.com

Langley Audiology Centre return visit to All EarsCambodia

Bevan Allen RHAD FSHAA from Langley Audiology Centre, Beckenham, a veteran of over55 years in the hearing aid industry, made a second visit to All Ears Cambodia inNovember to donate resources for the production of in the ear (ITE) hearing aids andoffer initial training. The equipment was donated by Langley Audiology Centre andPuretone Limited and Mr Allen’s travel costs were funded by the Hearing ConservationCouncil.

Head of Administration Hannah Chroston remarks: “All Ears Cambodia value the needfor continuous development of clinical practices. The enthusiasm of our clinical team tolearn new techniques and maintain international standards is highly commendable, andwe certainly welcome any effort to support this. Bev Allen’s input has been most useful,providing equipment and resource to improve understanding of ITE production.Knowledge imparted will prove invaluable in supporting the continued professional devel-opment of the team. Ultimately the people of Cambodia will be those who benefit, as wecontinuously improve the way hearing is protected and restored in the country.”For further information contact: Langley Audiology Centre,Tel: +44 (0)20 8663 6187, Email: [email protected] Web: www.langleyaudiology.co.uk

PC Werth is AIHHP’s Accessory Supplier of theYear 2014

PC Werth was “humbled” at AIHHP’s Autumn Conference and ‘Golden Lobes’ ceremonyto be voted best Accessory Supplier.

Tom Parker – MD at PC Werth – says that it came as a very nice surprise at the end ofa tough year. “The loss of Lawrence has been well documented. What is not so wellknown is the changes we have been working on behind the scenes to update what we doand the way we do it. The entire team at PC Werth has dug deep and weathered a periodof emotional upset with admirable phlegm. I’m very proud of them and deeply apprecia-tive of our customers who have seen through the inevitable mishaps along the way tovote for us.”

PC Werth recently introduced a new range of Kamplex instruments and is the exclusiveUK distributor for MuteButton tinnitus treatment.For further information contact: PC Werth, Tel: +44 (0)20 8772 2700, Web: www.pcwerthstore.co.uk

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Inventis Cello: a masterpiece of audiometer

The Italian company Inventis has introduced its new diagnostic audiometer Cello, PC or iPad controlled.Pure tone and speech audiometry via air and bone conduction or free field; video-VRA test, High-frequency audiometry and Master

Hearing Aid: these are only some features of the new diagnostic audiometer Cello, the latest instrument joining the Inventis ‘orchestra’,together with the Piano, Harp, Bell and Piccolo audiometers and the Clarinet, Flute and Viola middle-ear analysers.

Inventis has been developing and manufacturing diagnostic devices for the audiology and ENT market for ten years, and it is currentlyrepresented in more than 50 countries. The company has ever since shown a particular attention to the innovation and the design of itsproducts. Cello, the audiometer with coloured covers that you can hang on the wall, is just its most recent expression.

For further information contact: Inventis Srl,Tel: +39 049 8962844,Email: [email protected]: www.inventis.it

ARROWtip™ electrodes from Sutter

Radiofrequency is known to be gentle to the tissue and effective for coagulation, creating lesions and cutting, while patient trauma is reducedto a minimum. ARROWtip™ electrodes (Sutter/Germany) are micro-dissection probes for very fine and exceptionally precise cuts. The instru-ments are made of tungsten, an ultra-hard and heat-resistant material. Thanks to these qualities, it is possible to manufacture very thin andfine tips with excellent thermal qualities (high current density) that produce excellent cutting results at a low power setting. The speciallydesigned ARROWtip™ electrodes combined with the CURIS® 4-MHz Radiofrequency generator allow faster, more precise and less invasivedissection compared to other energy-based techniques. ARROWtip™ electrodes are reusable and a safe, cost-effective and easy-to-use alter-native to the laser. The comprehensive range of different lengths and tailor-made shapes allow easy access to any surgical site. For moredetails, please refer to page 18 in this magazine.For further information contact: Sutter,Web: www.sutter-med.de

Injection laryngoplasty courses with RadiesseTM Voice

Merz Voice Business organises and supports multiple hands-on courses on injection laryngoplasty. These courses aim at consultants,trainees and career grade doctors who are keen on offering an enhanced service to patients with voice disorders. Delegates have theopportunity to practise different injection techniques; under GA and in-office techniques (see advert on page 38).

RADIESSE Voice (Calcium Hydroxylapatite – CaHA) injectable implant consists of synthetic Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA)microspheres with a diameter range of 25 to 45µm, suspended in an aqueous gel carrier. These consistently shaped and sized particles haveproven safe and biocompatible while allowing gradual tissue growth for a long lasting augmentation shown to be effective up to 12 monthsor longer in many patients. RADIESSE Voice is convenient to use without preparation or mixing and comes with an easy-to-use needle.

For further information contact: Merz Voice Business, Customer Service UK, www.MerzTraining.comTel: +31 (0)612 509 856, Tel: +44 (0)208 236 3516, Username: MerzTrainingFax: +31 (0)407 440 02, Fax: +44 (0)208 236 3500, Password: Access150KDEmail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] (This site is for the use ofWeb: www.radiesse-voice.com Health care professionals only)

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The hunt for Europe’s Audiologist ofthe Year is back and bigger than ever

The hunt to find Europe’s top hearing practitioners is back, as theAudiologist of the Year (AOTY) competition opens up to entries forits eighth year.

The competition encourages patients to nominate their audiolo-gist for the prestigious award. There’s a cash prize at stake for bothpractitioner and patient, and the winning audiologist will be flownout to Germany to attend the prestigious Rayovac Evening ofExcellence where they will receive their award in October.

Audiologist of the Year celebrates exceptional hearing profes-sionals who have gone above and beyond their duty to provide theirpatients with an outstanding level of care. It’s run in partnershipbetween the leading hearing aid battery manufacturer, Rayovac, andthe European Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association(EHIMA).

The closing date for entries is 10 July 2015. For further information contact: Rayovac,Web: www.audiologistoftheyear.eu

PENTAX Medical introduces the new VIVIDEO system in EMEA markets

PENTAX Medical has introduced the new VIVIDEO system, anadvanced ENT videoscope solution, in the European, MiddleEastern and African (EMEA) markets. This endoscopy systemconsists of a video processor and video naso-pharyngo-laryngoscope (CP-1000 and VNL9-CP).

The new VIVIDEO solution brings to market a high qualityand affordable high-definition (HD) video naso-pharyngo-laryngoscope, allowing fibre users to conveniently upgrade tovideo endoscopy. This new easy-to-use technology deliverssuperior performance and image quality to ultimately enhancediagnostic yield and improve patient care, the companyexplains.

Due to its exceptional HD imagequality and enhanced illumination,the VIVIDEO solution enables highquality diagnostic examinations in allENT environments. Furthermore, itsintegrated HD video recording will capture and document clinical findings for documentation and comparison.

The VIVIDEO solution ultimately contributes to enhanced patient care by providing rapid diagnosis througheffective and high quality examinations. This reduces patient uncertainty and ensures earlier treatment if required.Maximum patient comfort is also ensured due to the extremely small diameter insertion tube of just 3mm.Furthermore, says PENTAX, its unique insertion tube flexibility and ergonomic, lightweight handle enables smoothand convenient procedures for improved work flow, enabling increased patient throughput and outstanding price-performance.

Commenting on the image quality of VIVIDEO, Dr Guido Van Den Broek, from Nijmegen, Netherlands, said:“Compared to fibre scopes, the image and illumination is a different world.” Gary R Wood BSc from London, UK,adds his first experiences towards patient comfort: “I had a patient that said: It is the first time I have been scopedand never felt it.”For further information contact: PENTAX Medical, Customer Services,Tel: +44 (0)1753 792 733,Email: [email protected]: www.pentaxmedical.com

Audina® Hearing Instruments, Inc.announces release of the new Super70 option

Audina® Hearing Instruments, Inc. has announced the addition ofthe Super 70 option available on all custom digital hearing instru-ments with a feedback canceller. For over 20 years Audina hasbeen the go to for high power ITEs with our Super 60. We areexcited to introduce the Super 70 option, the company said. TheSuper 70 option achieves 70dB of gain in an in the ear device.

The Super 70 option is available on Simplex FC trimpot digitaland programmable digital Intuition family devices 2FC and up to12. Available in custom digital instruments as well as kits. Contact: Katie McLarnon, Business Development, AudinaHearing Instruments, Inc.,Tel: 407 331 0077, ext: 242,Fax: 407 331 1141,Email: [email protected]: www.audina.net


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