Hearing Technologies

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — Acclarent, Inc., part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech and a leader in minimally invasive ear, nose and throat (ENT) technologies, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use of its Acclarent AERA® Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System to treat children ages 8-17 with persistent obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction (OETD). This clearance expands

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Sorenson, a leading provider of communication services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, announced the rebranding of its Olelo app to CaptionCall Mobile. This change aligns Sorenson’s top mobile phone captioning solution with its popular CaptionCall home phone service. “Unifying our mobile and home phone captioning offerings under one name reflects our dedication to innovation and

LONDON, ONTARIO – A substantial $8.5 million donation from global hearing implant developer MED-EL is powering trailblazing research at Western University to precisely tune cochlear implants for individual patients. By accounting for each person’s unique inner ear anatomy, researchers aim to dramatically improve hearing outcomes following implantation. Western matched MED-EL’s gift to establish two new research chairs focused on translating

Outside of the Veteran’s Administration, Costco is by far the largest provider of hearing aids in the United States. In recent years analysts have pegged Costco to currently hold potentially as much as 12-15% market share of ALL hearing aid sold in the US, with continued growth rates of its hearing aid centers over the past several years exceeding 20%

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA — JVCKENWOOD today announced the availability of JVC self-fitting over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. The new FDA-cleared hearing aids were jointly developed with hearing health specialists Intricon and hearing aid technology company Tuned Ltd. These newly FDA-cleared hearing aids boast Bluetooth connectivity and AI-driven technology, offering a user-friendly self-fitting experience without the necessity of an in-person visit. JVC

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA – Neosensory, a leading innovator in tinnitus and hearing healthcare solutions, has announced a new partnership with CQ Partners, the nation’s largest network of hearing professionals. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in Neosensory’s ongoing efforts to provide practical solutions for individuals dealing with tinnitus and hearing loss. CQ Partners prides themselves on their commitment to partnering

Audiology practice management solution (PMS) provider, Suno Software has integrated with Noah ES, HIMSA’s new cloud-based practice management system, the companies announced. The integration provides Suno customers advanced features and accessibility in managing their practices. Bringing the Latest Technology to Practice Management “Our platform is distinguished by its user-friendly interface, comprehensive business analytics, and dynamic patient engagement and marketing tools,

VALENCIA, CALIFORNIA — Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in cochlear implant technology, received FDA approval and announces expansion of Marvel CI product and feature offerings to improve hearing care delivery and patient outcomes, including: Remote Programming via patient’s smartphone using AB Remote Support app, making hearing care more accessible for cochlear implant (CI) patients Linked two-ear solutions including with

Jacoti BV has announced that the Jacoti Hearing Center app now seamlessly integrates with Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro. This compatibility empowers users to access highly reliable at-home hearing testing, providing results that are comparable to in-office audiometric testing. Jacoti Hearing Center is not just an ordinary app; it is the result of rigorous scientific research. As a testament to

The British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) recently published Q3 2023 data on hearing instrument usage in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (ROI), highlighting a significant surge in NHS sales. In the UK, there’s been an overall positive trend, with a 6.5% increase in private units compared to Q3 2022 and a 1.4% rise from Q2 2023.