SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SafKan Health and ReSound are pleased to announce they have entered into a partnership to make the FDA-cleared OtoSet® Ear Cleaning System available through ReSound Accelerate, a customer engagement program with more than 1,000 active members.
Beginning in October of this year, the OtoSet Ear Cleaning System will be available on the ReSound Accelerate MarketPlace, allowing members to purchase the system at a discount, or redeem FlexPoints to receive free of charge.
According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, excessive or impacted earwax is present in over 35 million Americans including 1 in 10 children, 1 in 20 adults, and more than one-third of the senior population. Excessive or impacted earwax is very common and can cause conductive hearing loss and several other symptoms. Additionally, approximately 60 to 70% of all damaged hearing aids sent in for repair are simply clogged with earwax or degraded by organic materials.
To address the need for a safer and more effective solution to treating excessive or impacted earwax, SafKan Health developed the first automated and FDA-cleared ear cleaning device called OtoSet®.
How OtoSet® works:
In a quick cleaning cycle, liquid flow is directed from solution containers through disposable ear tips and towards the walls of the ear canals to break down earwax. Continuous micro-suction draws the earwax and liquid back through the ear tips and into disposable waste containers for an easy, safe, effective, and mess-free procedure.
To view a brief demo video, click here.
- Earwax is one of the most common reasons for hearing aid frustration and earwax tends to become harder and less mobile as you get older which can create hearing loss and prevent a full exam of the ear.
- OtoSet® is the first FDA-cleared ear cleaning device to remove mild to severe earwax impactions quickly and safely.
- OtoSet® combines and controls the two most popular methods of earwax removal, irrigation and micro-suction.
- Allows providers to reduce referrals to otolaryngologists, creating further trust with patients and better service.
“Excessive or impacted earwax is one of the main causes of damage to hearing aids. Our OtoSet enables hearing healthcare providers to treat more patients at the initial point of care,” said Sahil Diwan, SafKan Health’s Co-Founder & CEO. “We look forward to this partnership with ReSound and to working with Accelerate members to provide patients with the best hearing care.”
“There is nothing better than watching someone put on their hearing aids for the first time and seeing their face light up as they hear sounds they perhaps haven’t heard in a very long time. There’s just something magical when a positive outcome is tangible. When I first saw OtoSet being demonstrated, it captured that same magic, with person after person immediately seeing the beneficial result of the cleaning. We believe in the power of partnership and are very excited to join with SafKan Health and their dedicated team to bring this solution to our Accelerate members, and more importantly to the patients we all serve.”
–John Gallagher, VP ReSound Marketing and Strategy
For more background on Safkan and the Otoset device, interested readers can also watch the October 2021 This Week in Hearing interview with company CEO and co-founder, Sahil Diwan, and Safkan’s VP of Sales, Dr. Jackie Phillips below:
About SafKan HealthSafKan Health is a medical device startup based in Seattle, WA. The company’s first product, OtoSet®, is the first automated and FDA-cleared ear cleaning device for the 35 million Americans affected by earwax buildup. In 2021, OtoSet® was recognized as a winner of the Hearing Technology Innovator Award™. Learn how healthcare providers are reducing referrals and treating more patients by visiting OtoSet.com.
About Resound
ReSound (Resound.com) is a recognized pioneer and innovator in hearing aids, which continues to set new standards to make life sound better for more people. Part of the GN Group, ReSound has unique access to cutting-edge competences from the audio world which enriches its medical-grade solutions with a deep understanding of user-centric design and lifestyle needs. ReSound is a committed and trusted partner to leading hearing care professionals in over 100 countries around the world helping people hear more, do more and be more than they ever thought possible.
About GN Group
GN Group (GN.com) facilitates communication between people through its intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming technology. Inspired by people and driven by our innovation leadership, we leverage technological synergies to deliver unique and increasingly individualized user experiences in our products and solutions. Founded in 1869, the GN Group employs 7,000 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO).
Source: Safkan, ReSound
