ENT & Audiology News July/ August 2017 Press Releases

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Vol 26 No 3 July / August

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Cochlear™ Nucleus® Kanso® Sound Processor (CP950): a hidden joy for children Cochlear’s new Nucleus® Kanso® Sound Processor is the smallest and lightest off-the-ear sound processor.

Using the same hearing technology as Nucleus 6 Sound Processor, the Kanso Sound Processor matches industry-leading performance with minimalist style, discreetness and comfort.

Kanso Sound Processor’s simple, single button interface encourages children to enjoy earlier independence and self-management of their hearing device. Kids find it easy to attach and activate the Kanso Sound Processor, so they quickly gain a sense of ownership and confidence.

A range of optional retention aids ensure that the Kanso Sound Processor stays put on the head of a child with an active lifestyle. Compatibility with the full range of Cochlear™ True Wireless™ devices, Aqua+ and remote controls provides modern wireless connectivity, with no

Starkey Hearing Technologies celebrates 50 years of innovation and better hearing 2017 marks Starkey® Hearing Technologies’ 50th anniversary. Founded

by William F Austin in 1967, Starkey Hearing Technologies is built on a simple premise, “Alone we can’t do much.

Together, we can change the world.”

Over the last 50 years, Starkey Hearing Technologies has been advancing technology, research and customer service in the hearing industry along with continuing to further a strong commitment to philanthropy by supporting Starkey Hearing Foundation.

“Starkey Hearing Technologies is built on three strong, simple pillars: people, purpose and passion,” Starkey Hearing Technologies Senior Vice President Brandon Sawalich said. “We’ve grown from a tiny repair shop into a prominent innovator with over 826 international patents, award winning products and a network of over 5,000 hearing care professionals.”

Today, the company is an industry leader in research and technological innovation, garnering numerous international product design awards. The state-of-the-art Starkey Hearing Research Center in Berkeley, California, puts innovation to action every day, continually seeking ways to better understand the science of hearing loss and its impact on people’s lives — with an end goal to develop better technologies to improve it. The company is also the only American-owned and American-operated hearing aid manufacturer. As of 2017, Starkey Hearing Technologies employs over 5,000 people, has 22 global facilities and conducts business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

For further information contact: Starkey Hearing Technologies T: +1 800 328 8602 E: sales@starkey.com www.starkeypro.com

compromise on hearing performance.

With the Kanso Sound Processor comfortably and securely attached under their hair, children can concentrate on life, learning and fitting in with friends.

For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters T: +41 61 205 82 04 www.cochlear.com

Kamplex Complete Family of just two hearing devices

PC Werth is pleased to announce an extension to the Kamplex Family of Hearing Instruments. Introducing K940D with its wide fitting range, the family becomes complete for the majority of patients.

K940D is quiet enough to fit mild losses, yet powerful enough for severe ones. Available in a choice of five colours and fitted either with an ear hook or thin tube. The user-friendly instant-fit KITE with Air-Tap gesture control serves patients with reduced tactile and dexterity, enabling independent living.

Kamplex Complete Family of Hearing Aids is fully supported by an intuitive fitting software and a dedicated customer support team.

“With best-in-class first fit, Kamplex Hearing Aids reduce the number of follow-up visits, assuring a high level of patient satisfaction,” a company spokesperson commented. “The simplification of choice offered by Kamplex will serve the economy of every audiology department.”

For further information contact: PC Werth T: +44 (0)20 8772 2700 www.pcwerth.co.uk

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Sonova officially opens first Audiology Training Center in Suzhou, China The Sonova Global Hearing Institute is a state of the art training centre established to provide current and future hearing care professionals with the latest theory in hearing rehabilitation practice and the relevant practical experience to promote best practice in China and the Asia Pacific Region. There is a severe shortage of audiology experts and hearing care professionals in China and Sonova hopes to improve awareness and enhance the training of clinical practitioners in China. The training facility hosts the latest in audiological assessment equipment for testing of babies through to adults, as well as the latest innovations in educational technology.

The centre will also be the training ground for the Swiss International Hearing Academy’s full hearing care professional course which is a blended learning program consisting of web based learning, face to face workshops, practical sessions and assessments which is expected to start enrolling students in 2018.

Co-operation with local and international government and academic institutions open the centre facilities to learners in the wider community and international key opinion leaders in the field of audiology.

“The establishment of the Sonova Audiology Training Centre in China is one of the important strategies for the development of Sonova in the Asia Pacific region and reflects our commitment to China and the Asia Pacific market,” Vice President of Sonova Asia Pacific Leonard Marshall said.

“Through this initiative we create a state of the art practice space for current and future hearing care professionals, and continue to meet customer needs,

creating a win-win cooperation model for Asia Pacific, and even for the global hearing care industry.”

For further information contact: Sonova www.sonova.com

Interacoustics is gearing up for its 50th birthday “We celebrate the past, but we also embrace the future. Each day, we work closely together with researchers and universities to implement new technology in our products for the benefit of our customers,” says President of Interacoustics, Carsten Kind.

Interacoustics has always had a global customer-centric mindset: “We ship our products to all corners of the world to support audiologists and doctors in the assessment and diagnosis of their patients,” Carsten says.

On August 26, 2017 Interacoustics celebrates its 50 year anniversary and marks an important milestone. What started out as a small business selling equipment for the deaf to use at schools has developed into a market leader in audiometry, advanced AEP systems, hearing aid fitting and balance assessment equipment.

For further information contact: Interacoustics E: info@interacoustics.com www.interacoustics.com/history/50-years

Starkey Hearing Technologies introduces new products with the innovative Synergy Platform Starkey® Hearing Technologies has released a suite of new technologies and applications to bring patients more of what they want from their hearing devices. This release includes its enhanced operating system, Acuity™ OS 2; the new Halo™ 2 RIC 312 and next generation of the TruLink™ Hearing Control App; a rechargeable Muse™ hearing aid option designed with ZPower®; and the new SurfLink™ Mini Mobile.

Acuity OS 2 and interactive intelligence The new Acuity OS 2 operating system is designed to deliver patients personalisation at the speeds their lifestyles demand. Five times faster than its predecessor, Acuity OS 2 includes two revolutionary new features and will work with all Starkey Hearing Technologies Synergy™ platform hearing aids. The new Interactive Intelligence provides pristine sound quality and personalisation for patients, and Initial Fit Protocol in the Inspire™ software allows professionals to make faster and more personalised fittings.

Halo 2 RIC 312 and TruLink 4.0 Hearing Control App The Halo 2 RIC 312 is Starkey’s smallest Made for iPhone® hearing aid yet.

The new style of Starkey’s award-winning hearing aids, Halo 2, launches alongside the new and improved TruLink 4.0 app for a superior hearing experience.

“Halo 2 is one of our most popular hearing aids. It delivers high-quality performance, clarity of sound, and connectivity with mobile technology that patients want,” Starkey Hearing Technologies Chief Marketing Officer Chris McCormick said. “With our discreet Halo 2 RIC 312 and the enhanced performance provided by Acuity OS 2, patients will be able to have a better, more personalised listening experience.”

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Muse Rechargeable System Thanks to ZPower, the smallest Muse style, Muse micro RIC312t is also available in a rechargeable option. Now, the company says, patients can avoid the hassle of disposable batteries and enjoy continuous and stable use throughout their day. Patients can simply “Recharge. Relax. Repeat.”

This release also includes the new SurfLink Mini Mobile, the company’s compact and simple Bluetooth® streaming solution.

For further information contact: Starkey Hearing Technologies T: +1 800 328 8602 E: sales@starkey.com www.starkeypro.com

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Nine summer activities needing Ear Gear

Many people are more active in summer months and damaging, or worse, losing a hearing instrument is never on the agenda. Ear Gear is tremendously useful for active lifestyles allowing peace of mind to fully enjoy the season ahead.

The pool: Many cochlear implant sound processors are water-resistant but can still drop accidentally underwater.

Boating: A lost hearing instrument in a massive body of water is nearly impossible to retrieve.

Fishing: The motion of casting, or simply a bump from a fishing rod, can knock off the device.

Playing with grandchildren: Children are out of school and have endless energy. Running around with them in the hotter months produces more sweat and opportunities for loss.

The beach: Even if the hearing instrument is not dropped directly into the sand, wind can still cause it to get trapped inside. Humidity is also higher at the beach allowing moisture to seep inside.

Hiking: When hiking, sweat is inevitable but uneven trails can cause hearing instruments to shake and dislodge.

Golfing: Hours under intense sunlight causes

more sweat but Ear Gear also holds instruments in place when making a big shot; keeping all focus on the swing and not losing an expensive device.

Strolling in a park: Tilting your head up to look at the sites or even putting on sunglasses can turn a simple stroll stressful if instruments fall off.

Riding a bike: Removing helmets and bumps in the road can dislodge hearing instruments.

Bikers also fight wind noise and sweat forming around the instrument.

Ear Gear is an acoustically transparent spandex sleeve and comes in various models including corded and cordless, perfect for any activity.

Thousands of hearing instruments have been protected from sweat, dirt, moisture, loss and wind noise.

For further information contact: Gear for Ears www.gearforears.com

Persona Medical’s new EVõK 800 series savour life and join in the fun.

Utilising the extended capabilities of this new platform, these models contain some of the most advanced features, including:

EVõK employs a wide assortment of advanced signal processing strategies and automatic / adaptive features optimising the listening experience. The Mini-BTE EVõK800 and Micro-BTE EVõK810 both feature their newest eight channel amplifier with advanced Focus-Mic System, providing improved speech comprehension in any environment. EVõK takes into account all unique hearing needs, allowing patients to enjoy family, friends, telephone and music, in even the most demanding environments. EVõK lets people

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Tri-Mode Layered Noise Reduction means users may never actually hear the many ways EVõK reduces noise, because it will happen so seamlessly.

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Advanced Feedback Shield adapts to changing environments to “seek and destroy” feedback across a wider band of frequencies.

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Dynamic Speech Enhancement and Focus-Mic System improves comprehension in even the most demanding environments.

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Hydrocoat nano-coating provides moisture protection.

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Improved patient satisfaction through better understanding of operation with simple to understand Voice Prompts.

Both utilise the easy to clean and replace open style thin tube. Maintenance and repair costs are minimised.

The Mini-BTE utilises a 312 battery for longer life, features a telecoil for wireless connectivity, and provides access to features through both a digital volume control and a function button.

The Micro-BTE is one of the smallest On-The-Ear devices in the industry, utilising a 10A battery and unique dual-function button for memory and volume control.

Persona Medical was established 50 years ago, is the oldest American manufacturer of hearing instruments, and is a global provider of high quality and value hearing solutions.

For further information contact: Persona Medical www.personalmedical.com www.earasers.net

Refreshed package for the made for ‘Made for iPhone®’ Kinnect Starkey Hearing Technologies has revised its offering for the ‘Made for iPhone®’ Kinnect to the NHS and SHS. Kinnect and the TruLink App deliver new standards of performance and personalisation, while providing convenient control and effortless connectivity to the things patients care about most.

With Kinnect, the first ‘Made for iPhone®’ hearing solution available to the NHS, patients have the opportunity to: •

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Stream phone calls, music and media directly from a phone to Kinnect hearing instruments.

TruLink App provides: Hearing instrument remote controls, ear to ear communication, phone call, direct music and media streaming.

Have Siri® read texts and emails directly to Kinnect hearing instruments.

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A high gain (70dB gain, 131 dB SPL output) instrument with telecoil and 2.4GHz Wireless compatibility to IOS (Apple Products) and selected Android platforms.

For further information contact: Starkey T: +44 (0)800 042 0000 E: sales@starkey.co.uk

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Introducing the new Widex Zen Therapy Protocol and Zen App

Rayovac’s ongoing commitment towards sustainability

Widex has announced the launch of the new and updated Widex Zen Therapy Protocol.

Widex has reviewed its existing protocol, launched in 2012, and has now published an abridged version, which aims to be more appropriate for delivery within a busy private practice. The new protocol follows five easy steps and is a practical user friendly guide to support Independent Hearing Care Professionals to implement Widex Zen Therapy.

As part of the launch Widex has also introduced a brand new ‘Zen Tinnitus, Management App’ which is designed to introduce end users to the world of Zen tones and tinnitus management techniques as a stepping stone to accessing professional support. The app offers self-help tools including a range of Zen Tones, Relaxation Exercises, Sleep Management techniques and general facts about tinnitus through a Q&A. The App also aims to build lead generation for independent professionals that provide Widex Zen Therapy as part of their tinnitus support services. It is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play now.

Any professionals interested in receiving further information on the latest Widex Zen Therapy Protocol can email Widex via the address below.

Rayovac has announced that it is taking ground-breaking steps in becoming the first of the leading hearing aid battery manufacturers* to cease mercury usage from all of its products worldwide. The journey towards its full mercury conversion began well over a decade ago. In a bid to lead the way on cleaner, more sustainable manufacturing, the company, a division of Spectrum Brands Inc., has continuously invested in research, development and the manufacturing process, to enable the global switch to the highest quality mercury-free products.

Mercury is traditionally used as a stabilising ingredient in batteries, but brings with it an environmental risk. Removing it means less harmful ingredients are used in the production process and this in turn reduces the amount of environmental exposure to mercury. While the hearing aid battery manufacturer’s products now become less harmful to the planet, they will still offer consumers the best of the manufacturer’s innovative technologies, delivering high quality performance throughout the life of the battery and delivering power on demand in all hearing situations.

For further information contact: Widex E: marketing@widex.co.uk

Cochlear™ Wireless Mini Microphone 2 and 2+ Cochlear™ Wireless Mini Microphone 2 and 2+ offer Cochlear™ Nucleus® Sound Processor and Cochlear™ Baha® Systems recipients improved hearing performance in noisy environments as well as over distance, by streaming high-quality audio directly to their sound processor(s).

Advanced microphone directionality and new product design deliver improved signal-to-noise ratio and sound quality, making the Cochlear™ Wireless Mini Microphone 2 and 2+ an effective alternative to FM Systems. The Mini Microphone 2+ offers additional features that are perfect for educational environments (line-in, built-in Telecoil and FM compatibility).

With connectivity up to 25 metres and a battery life that provides average full-day use, this small and slim device is a perfect easy-to-use and discreet companion.

Part of the Cochlear™ True Wireless™ Devices family, the Mini Microphones work on the same 2.4 GHz proprietary protocol which offers clear, robust and reliable audio transmission for secure private communication.

For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters T: +41 61 205 82 04 www.cochlear.com

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* Based on internal company estimates / based on worldwide marketshare.

For further information contact: Rayovac www.rayovac.eu www.facebook.com/HearingwithRayovac www.twitter.com/HearwithRayovac

Wireless CROS System now available from Starkey Hearing Technologies Starkey Hearing Technologies is now able to offer a wireless CROS system to allow patients with a single-sided hearing loss to surround themselves with Starkey Sound.

Utilising the Acuity operating system and 900 Sync wireless technology, the Summit CROS System brings audibility and speech understanding to those with CROS or BICROS needs. Patients fitted with the Summit CROS System receive the benefits of binaural and ear to ear noise reduction and adaptive directionality to improve speech understanding in noise.

Configuring the system allows full flexibility which includes independent program selection for CROS and BICROS or hearing aid only, should user settings need changing manually in difficult listening situations.

For further information contact: Starkey T: +44 (0)800 042 0000 E: sales@starkey.co.uk

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GN Hearing’s US President Kim Lody receives Royal Medal of Honour At a grand event during the Patriotic Festival in Virginia Beach, VA, the Danish Minister of Defense Claus Hjort Frederiksen awarded GN Hearing’s SVP and North American President Kim Lody the Diploma of the Danish Export Association and HRH Prince Henrik’s Medal of Honour. This distinguished honour is awarded in recognition of an outstanding effort in promoting and marketing Danish products and services abroad.

In his speech the Danish Minister of Defence highlighted how Danish technology and innovation has helped millions of American’s with hearing loss. With the event set during the Patriotic Festival – also called Warrior Week – the Minister emphasised how Danish technology pioneered by GN, among others, has helped thousands of American warriors returning from the battlegrounds with damaged hearing.

Over the past five years, GN Hearing has experienced unparalleled growth and doubled its market share in the United States. In 2016, North America accounted for half of GN Hearing’s total revenue, providing a substantial share of export-generated revenue to Denmark. Part of this success can be attributed to Kim Lody’s strong focus on the specific needs of veterans. Today, more than one in five American veterans with hearing loss choose a hearing aid from GN Hearing.

The recently launched ReSound LiNX 3D offers users unmatched sound quality, efficient fitting and ground-breaking remote fine-tuning, creating an entirely new hearing care experience.

Kim Lody, GN Hearing SVP and North American President, comments: “I am honoured to receive such a prestigious award, which is truly a reflection of the team’s dedication and hard work. I am proud to work with such a talented group of people and an organisation that provides life-changing

The future is now: with Sprint and TeleCare Sprint, a new innovation for NHS audiology services with an evidence* based workflow, has just raised the innovation bar even higher. The highly sophisticated Sprint hearing aids can not only be fitted in an instant, but using the new myHearing App, can now transform how patients manage and maintain their hearing aids, with patients being right at the centre of the fitting process.

Following a Sprint fitting, patients can download the myHearing App to their smartphone and immediately connect directly with their audiologist using text, voice or video CareChat. A brief tap of their smartphone and patients have instant access to educational reference materials** along with a daily satisfaction rating that allows patients to indicate to their audiologist how they are progressing on their hearing journey with the personalised learning modules that have been set up for them.

What this means for the patient? Better communication with their audiologist, greater satisfaction with their hearing aids and reduced numbers of return visits to the clinic.

What does this mean for the audiologist? Improved patient outcomes and satisfaction, instant patient feedback and greater efficiency with reduced follow-ups in the clinic.

technology to so many people around the world.”

The Warrior Week is a yearly event organised by the United Service Organisation around the city of Virginia Beach, VA, and the surrounding military bases to promote the well-being of wounded warriors and their families.

For further information contact: GN Hearing www.resoundpro.com

Unbelievably smart – Cochlear™ Baha® Connectivity All Cochlear™ Baha® 5 Sound Processors feature the same Ardium™ Smart platform. They are the first ‘Made for iPhone’ devices in the hearing implant industry that stream sound directly from iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

* Please email sarah.banks@sivantos.com to receive a summary of the evidence. ** Booklet versions are also available for patients without smartphones.

The direct-to-device difference The Bluetooth® Smart technology designed by Apple makes it easy for patients to connect with the people and devices they love. Unlike other bone conduction systems, Cochlear™ Baha® 5 Sound Processors require no secondary device or bulky, neck-worn hardware.

‘Made for iPhone’ devices are designed to provide outstanding sound quality, so patients can enjoy clearer phone conversations, watch movies, listen to music on the go or have a FaceTime call with family on the other side of the world. Speech and audio streams directly to the sound processors without any extra device getting in the way.

For further information contact: Sivantos T: +44 (0)1293 423703 www.bestsound-technology.co.uk

For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters T: +41 61 205 82 04 www.cochlear.com

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Resonance announces new distribution agreement in Morocco Resonance products in Morocco and has already successfully launched the brand at the National ENT Conference of Morocco (SMORL 2017) held in Marrakech from 31 March to 2 April.

Mario Cambiaghi, Resonance Sales and Operations Director, states: “Solutions Auditives is composed of an extremely professional team and thoroughly meets the standards that we set for our new partners joining the Resonance world. Our selected distributors share a common view and attitude to meet market needs through innovation, uncompromising quality and dedicated customer support.”

Commenting on the agreement, Issam Skalli, Audiology Equipment Division Manager at Solutions Auditives, says: “We are pleased to distribute the qualitative Resonance product range and to offer to hearing healthcare professionals exciting purchase options, either updating existing technologies or outfitting new practices.”

Resonance is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with the highly regarded and well-known Moroccan company Solutions Auditives which has now been officially appointed as exclusive distributor of

For further information contact: Resonance / Solutions Auditives T: +212 6 71 86 36 80 www.resonance-audiology.com www.solutions-auditives.ma

Cochlear™ Nucleus® Profile with Slim Modiolar Electrode (CI532)

Network Medical Products Ltd celebrates 20th anniversary

The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Profile with Slim Modiolar Electrode (CI532) is the world’s thinnest full-length perimodiolar electrode. It comes on the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Profile implant, the most reliable implant available. It is designed to boost hearing performance, preserve hearing structures and is easy for surgeons to use.

Network Medical is proud to announce its 20th anniversary as a fully integrated designer and manufacturer of quality ENT and ophthalmic products.

Established in 1997, Network Medical has built its reputation on consistent and reliable product quality that surgeons trust time and time again.

The last 20 years has seen Network Medical grow from its modest origins into a global company operating across 72 countries, with manufacturing sites in both the UK and USA. “Modern materials, modern design and modern process control are the drivers behind Network Medicals success. Our innovative and patent protected designs which have been proven to improve surgical outcomes are amongst our proudest achievements,” commented Phil Weston, CEO.

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Perimodiolar placement, with electrodes sitting closest to the hearing nerve, results in a smaller spread of excitation and lower electrical stimulation thresholds. This focused electrical stimulation translates into optimal hearing outcomes.

As the thinnest full-length electrode, it protects and preserves the delicate inner ear, thus minimising insertion trauma and maximising hearing performance.

Reloadable, and with unique insertion mechanisms, the Nucleus Profile with Slim Modiolar Electrode (CI532) aids smooth, easy insertion that suits the full range of surgical approaches.

The Nucleus Profile with Slim Modiolar Electrode (CI532) further strengthens Cochlear’s market-leading electrode portfolio, offering surgeons and their patients a wide choice for different types of hearing loss, “a perfect fit for every ear”.

For further information contact: Network Medical T: +44 (0)1765 609 555 E: info@networkmedical.co.uk www.networkmedical.co.uk

For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters T: +41 61 205 82 04 www.cochlear.com

Free Doctor to Doctor booklets from KARL STORZ

KARL STORZ Endoscopy continues to make significant contributions to education across

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all surgical specialties worldwide. With their ongoing commitment to surgical education and the support of courses, workshops and new pioneering surgical techniques, KARL STORZ has developed an extensive library of literature in the form of their highly regarded silver Doctor to Doctor booklets. These are written by doctors and surgeons for doctors and surgeons on topics of interest or to describe new surgical techniques.

Further material includes the popular EndoWorld® and Endo Gram® which provide comprehensive product overviews.

All manuals and booklets are available for free

on the Media Library which can be easily accessed via the KARL STORZ website: www.karlstorz.com Marketing material can either be looked at online or alternatively the desired booklets can be ordered free of charge.

For further information contact: KARL STORZ Endoscopy UK Ltd T: +49 (0)7461 708 0 F: +49 (0)7461 708 105 E: press@karlstorz.com www.karlstorz.com

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Bailey Instruments Ltd launches its new Elastic Stay Retraction Kit for ENT and Microlaryngeal Scissors

The presentation of the Elastic Stay Kit is designed to support new techniques being adopted to use such systems for the more challenging locations for operative sites in ENT. The technique is increasingly being used for procedures such as skin incision / closure, tracheostomy, lymph node biopsy, excision of thyroglossal duct cyst, parodictectomy and lateral neck access. The stays are designed to be used with anchor plates or rings or now more commonly adapted for use with artery forceps.

This is an exciting new development for this well-established UK instrument manufacturer under its innovatory susol® brand. The company is working on a product pipeline of elastic stay retraction systems actively involving surgeons,

particularly in ENT, maxfax and plastic surgery, in design and clinical evaluation to arrive at more effective solutions.

The 4 stay pack is available via the NHS Catalogue in England and directly from the company and designed for use with retractor rings, anchor plates and artery forceps.

They are also available in the NHS Catalogue, Bunzl Healthcare or direct from our Manchester Distribution centre for UK and Global Customers.

Another brand new ENT device is the new susol® single use left and right cutting Microlaryngeal Scissors.

A commonly occurring issue with this type of instrument is the loss of cutting edge compromising technique and a clean cutting

Entellus Medical receives CE Mark for Eustachian tube indication

The Eustachian tube CE Mark follows completion of a prospective, multicentre, randomised trial of the XprESS™ balloon dilation device in patients with persistent ETD. A total of 60 patients were randomised to either Eustachian tube dilation using XprESS or control using continued medical therapy. The primary efficacy endpoint was met with Eustachian tube balloon dilation demonstrating superiority over medical treatment for improvement in ETDQ-7 symptom scores (p<0.0001). The primary safety endpoint was met with a 0% complication rate. In addition, no adverse events related to the device or the balloon dilation procedure were reported during the study. The majority of balloon dilation procedures were completed under local anesthesia. The study is continuing to collect follow-up data on patients, and is expected to be completed in September, 2017.

For further information contact: Entellus Medical www.entellusmedical.com/UK

action when cutting away a lesion from the laryngeal epithelium.

As with many lumen devices comprehensive decontamination can be a challenge, and monitoring function requires strict processing control.

Using advanced instrument manufacturing assembly to deliver precision repeatability, Bailey Instruments launching its single use Microlaryngeal Scissor in July.

For further information contact: Bailey Instruments Ltd T: +44 (0)161 872 8707 E: susol@baileyinstruments.co.uk sales@baileyinsturments.co.uk

EliteVue fibre optic macro otoscope offers enhanced views Riester’s new EliteVue fibre optic macro otoscope offers twice the field of view and 66% greater magnification compared to standard otoscopes. This provides a significantly improved view of the auditory canal and a complete view of the tympanic membrane, enabling more efficient diagnosis and enhanced patient outcomes. Reflectionoptimised high performance glass optics also eliminate reflections.

It is easy to use, with a wheel to adjust focal depth for variable ear canal lengths and far-sighted eyes. A ‘SpecEjec’ specula ejection device, at the rear of the otoscope, allows speculae to be ejected without the risk of contamination. It is also suitable for pneumatic otoscopy (supplied without a ball), so there is no need to change the way the doctor works.

Throat examinations are also possible using the high-quality fibre-optic ring at the distal tip, with no additional manipulation of the instrument required.

For further information contact: Reister T: +49 (0)74 77292 70 0 F: +49 (0)74 7792 70 70 E: info@reister.de www.reister.de

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Breaking news from Oticon Medical Exciting news was revealed at the Oticon Medical symposium during the ESPCI congress in Lisbon, Portugal in May. The company presented a brand new cochlear implant (CI) sound processor to the market – the Neuro 2. The Neuro 2 is the smallest Behind-The-Ear (BTE) CI sound processor [1] and sets completely new standards in cochlear implant BTE design.

The Neuro System consisting of the Neuro Zti implant and the Neuro One sound processor was fully released in January 2017 after a controlled launch phase. The Neuro System has already shown very good outcomes both on the surgical side [2] and on the audiological side – especially on speech in background noise [3]. Further improvements are expected with the new Neuro 2 sound processor, powered by the Inium Sense platform.

Delegates were able to learn more about the Neuro 2 and its many configurations and accessories and to experience first-hand the craftsmanship and high quality engineering that has gone into its design.

At the congress, Oticon Medical also introduced new fitting software – the Genie Medical CI fitting software. This software is a game changer as the new fitting concept takes an audiology-based approach designed to make the software more intuitive and easy to use for clinics.

The realisation of the Neuro 2 sound processor

is a true team effort made possible through the commitment and collaboration of the teams from Oticon Medical’s headquarters in Nice, France and in Copenhagen, Denmark. This could be clearly seen at the symposium where all members of the Oticon Medical team took to the stage at the end of the product presentation.

For further information contact: Oticon Medical www.oticonmedical.com 1.

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