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DETAX – WE MAKE MATERIALS Trendsetting products around the topic ‘impression, earmould and 3D printing’ awaited the visitors at the DETAX booth. As an independent manufacturer, DETAX has strictly focused on the development, production and registration of high-grade chemical consumables for more than 60 years. A highly motivated exhibition team presented (at six demonstration units) the manifold applicabilities within the field of modern polymer chemistry. The focus was set on the new generation of printable resins for open 3D printers for the generative manufacturing of earmoulds and cast forms: luxaprint® series, UV premium resins particularly designed for 3D printers with UV light spectrum of 378-388nm or freeprint® series, light curing materials for printers with a wavelength of 405nm. These modern resins do not contain any fillers, says the company, its crystal clear transparency values are “outstanding” – just as the mechanical properties, such as maximum initial hardness combined with the highest possible bending strength, an important pre-condition for the successful 3D printing 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 biocompatible and free of Bisphenol A. The new luxaprint® video clips show helpful practical tips for all luxaprint® materials, lacquers and related products like Cast Separator. New in the silicone field: aqua coat®, 100% aromaticand solvent free silicone lacquer for hearing protectors. Protect mold for direct fitting of swim plugs, now available 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 PRESS RELEASES www.entandaudiologynews.com

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News items on the following topics are welcomed: 1. New products or product developments in: • ENT instruments & equipment • Audiology instruments & equipment • Cochlear & other implanted aids 2. News from companies in the above fields 3. Free educational resources for the profession Terms & conditions from: Rosaleen Shine or Helen Stuart Tel: +44 (0)131 478 8401 Tel: +44 (0)131 577 4184 Fax: +44 (0)131 557 4701 Email: rosaleen@ pinpoint-scotland.com or HStuart@ pinpoint-scotland.com

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Cochlear launches Cochlear™ Nucleus® Aqua+ the world’s first waterproof behind the ear solution for cochlear implants users – across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Aqua+ is a formfitting, easy-to-use, versatile accessory that allows Cochlear™ Nucleus® 5 and Nucleus 6 Sound Processor users to continue hearing while taking a bath, enjoying water activities, swimming or snorkeling.

Aqua+ is a flexible, watertight sleeve that simply fits over the sound processor behind the ear. A speciallydesigned waterproof coil then connects to the sound processor within the sleeve. This is the most discreet and comfortable solution on the market (no need for cumbersome bulky extra parts or extra wiring), the manufacturer explains.

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

Additionally, the Aqua+ is a reusable solution allowing users to use the form-fitting sleeve numerous times without having to replace it.

For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04, Email: info@cochlear.com Web: www.cochlear.com

All-New Kamplex Instruments launched at BAA PC Werth launched its exciting new range of Kamplex Audiology instruments at the BAA Conference in Bournemouth. Praised by visitors for their sensible design, the new products mean the Kamplex range now extends across all core audiology functionalities.

Products include SLMs as well as screening, diagnostic and clinical specification instruments, in addition to REM and VRA systems.

Highlights include the Kamplex R17a tablet audiometer, the Kamplex AudioTymp series and the Kamplex VRA system. Audiometers and tympanometers are supported by a great three year warranty and interface seamlessly via a centralised database – K-Suite.

Stewart Howell, PC Werth Director of Sales, says: “The Kamplex brand is widely known and respected for quality and robust design.

Our range has this, complete with a great warranty, and some nice little touches that we think audiologists will appreciate in use.”

New Kamplex models will be available from January 2015.

For further information contact: PC Werth, Tel: +44 (0)20 8772 2700, Web: www.pcwerthstore.co.uk

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news update 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 to improve Cochlear recipients’ lives. These accessories utilise the same robust 2.4 GHz wireless protocol that Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi devices depend 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 Mini Microphone 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 stream music, games and film sounds directly to the sound processor. The Phone Clip can be attached to clothing allowing the built-in microphone 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 directly from TV to the sound processor without turning up the volume and disturbing others. 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: info@cochlear.com Web: www.cochlear.com

BSHAA gets new President The British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists – the professional body for hearing care providers 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 Communications Committee. Barry will continue on the Council and in his other role as Chair of the Professional Development Committee.

The new President qualified as a registered hearing aid dispenser in 1995 and became a Fellow 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 was striving to raise the standards of the delivery of hearing care, regardless of whether it was paid for or provided free of charge.

For further information contact: BSHAA, Email: president@bshaa.com or marketing@bshaa.com

InHealth Technologies appoints Severn Healthcare Technologies Limited as distributor InHealth® Technologies has been pioneering innovations, clinical research and patient experience in the speciality of Voice Restoration following Total Laryngectomy for over 37 years through the market leading Blom-Singer® Surgical Voice Restoration products and Heat & Moisture Exchange (HME) systems.

InHealth Technologies has announced the appointment of Severn Healthcare Technologies Limited as the sole independent distributor in the UK & Republic of Ireland for the Blom-Singer Surgical Voice Restoration products and accessories, HME systems, Tracheostoma care, and ENT products.

Severn Healthcare employs an experienced healthcare team under the leadership of George Strang, who has over two decades of experience and expertise in the distribution of Blom-Singer products. The Severn Healthcare team offers excellence in both product support and customer service.

For further information contact: Severn Healthcare Limited, Tel: +44 (0)1635 887640, Fax: +44 (0)1635 41227, Email: service@ severnhealthcare.com

Barry Downes (retiring president) hands over to Peter Sydserff.

New Interacoustics website for a better online experience Interacoustics has introduced a new responsive website that adapts smoothly 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’ve created a website that, in addition to our product catalogue, shows what Interacoustics is all about. You can now access our online training centre Interacoustics Academy, and get easy access to all relevant material as well as information about our company and its history”.

Highlights of the new website: • New product pages with sidebar navigation for better mobile experience • Easy search for products and solutions as well as download of brochures and other material • Updated and new content in the ‘About us’ menu for easy access to information about history and values • Interacoustics Academy – online training and access to materials related to audiological and vestibular technologies.

Visit Interacoustics’ new website on www.interacoustics.com For further information contact: Rie Søbye, Director of Marketing at Interacoustics, Email: rie@interacoustics.com

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news update The Cochlear™ Baha® Attract System – an invisible link to better hearing

Important new product launches at BAA

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

Over 2500 patients have already benefited from the solution highlighting the benefits of the Baha Attract System. The company reports excellent results: • The professionals report a straightforward surgery without the need for extensive bone removal while the implant has good osseointegration. The fitting procedures are easy and the new Feedback Analyser decreases the risk of feedback.

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

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

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

PC Werth launched several key new products to delegates at the 2014 BAA Conference in Bournemouth: 1. MAICO EasyTymp Pro upgrades the successful l EasyTymp portable tympanometer to include reflex tests for diagnostic users.

2. C2Hear, the easy instruction and support system for hearing aid users is now available. Simple to use and cheap to procure, C2Hear helps reduce the cost and burden of after-care.

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

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

Visitors to PC Werth also left with a pack of Kamplex Opticlar otoscope tips, with lucky recipients of the silver otoscope tip winning a clinical otoscope.

PC Werth’s new range for 2015 is available now.

Register at www.pcwerthstore.co.uk for news and updates.

For further information contact: PC Werth, Tel: +44 (0)20 8772 2700, Web: www.pcwerthstore.co.uk

For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04, Email: info@cochlear.com Web: www.cochlear.com

Experts in Child Diagnostic AURITEC go Middle East AURITEC, a German technology leader known as ‘Experts in Child Diagnostic’ has extended export activities in the MENA region.

The manufacturer of audiometers, tympanometers and other audiological systems is especially focused on computer controlled child audiometry. AURITEC paediatric systems are established as a gold standard in many German clinics and ENT 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 paediatric audiology 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 travelling 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 the product 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 export history.

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: sales@auritec.de Web: www.auritec.de/en

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news update Visit to Myanmar – November 2014 In November last year, Professor Maung Maung Khaing, Head of the Department of Otolaryngology at the Yangon ENT Hospital invited Bevan Allen RHAD FSHAA and Dr Tony Sirimanna, Consultant Audiological Physician at Great Ormond Street Hospital, to give lectures in tinnitus management and audiological medicine to residents, ENT trainees and nurses at the hospital.

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

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

Currently, hearing aids are not freely available for anyone diagnosed with a permanent significant hearing loss. If a hearing aid is necessary then it has to be found from a private source, 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 therapists in Myanmar itself if appropriate funding can be sourced.

For further information contact: Langley Audiology Centre, Tel: +44 (0)20 8663 6187, Email: hearing@langleyaudiology.co.uk Web: www.langleyaudiology.co.uk (L-R) Professor Maung Maung Khaing, Bevan Allen and Dr Tony Sirimanna at Yangon ENT Hospital. (Picture courtesy of Bevan Allen)

CRANEX® 3Dx is a powerful 3-in-1 system CRANEX® 3Dx is an agile in-office imaging solution for a variety of clinical application areas, explains manufacturer Sorodex. It combines excellent panoramic and cephalometric imaging with advanced cone beam CT modality.

CRANEX® 3Dx offers three fieldsof-view (FOV 5x5cm, 6x8cm and 8x8cm) as standard selection and two optional larger FOVs (8x15 and 13x15). High, standard and SOREDEX® MiniDose (MDS) resolutions are available for each FOV. Additionally, there is a specific program for endodontics.

CRANEX® 3Dx is the first CBCT system in the world to have Automatic Exposure Setting, which suggests exposure values based on patient size.

For further information contact: Sorodex, Web: www.soredex.com

DiaLog: informing patient care Presenting binax from Siemens: clinically proven to exceed normal hearing in difficult listening situations In January, Siemens Hearing Instruments UK will unveil their next generation of BestSound Technology, binax, which promises to take binaural hearing systems to a new level. Two independent clinical studies* have successfully proved that in the most challenging hearing environments, such as at a cocktail-party, binax wearers are able to understand speech better than people with normal hearing.

Thanks to an unwavering development of the e2e wireless technology pioneered by Siemens, Siemens hearing aids can now exchange audio signals with one another to deliver superb speech clarity in noisy situations while maintaining spatial information, says the company. Wind noise management is again improved to ensure comfort for wearers in windy environments. All of this takes place fully automatically, and without compromising battery life; all features work with exceptionally low power consumption, even the new binaural features. For wearers, it provides a whole new binaural experience. *University of Northern Colorado, 2014; Oldenburg Hörzentrum, 2013: Speech Reception Thresholds (SRT) in cocktail-party situations improved up to 2.9 dB for wearers with mild to moderate hearing loss using Carat binax or Pure binax hearing instruments with narrow directionality, compared to people with normal hearing.

For further information contact: Mark Laben, Product & Marketing Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1293 423725, Email: mark.laben@siemens.com Web: www.siemens.co.uk/hearing

Data logging with the Cochlear™ Nucleus® 6 System allows information to be stored such as about device use, sound environment, exposure to speech and accessory use. DiaLog is a new resource for clinicians that supports coaching and guidance conversations and allows data logging to be used as a powerful motivational tool. By asking questions and reflecting on the answers given, both clinician and patient can work together to discover the best way forward; further improving the effectiveness of the device and making it even easier to gain optimal benefit by providing a foundation for supportive, transparent and collaborative discussions.

Specialists can contact their local Cochlear representative to find out more about DiaLog and start using this comprehensive tool to guide recipient conversations to help with progress and achieving optimal outcomes on the listening journey.

For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04, Email: info@cochlear.com Web: www.cochlear.com

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news update 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 partner network across the UK, Starkey will be offering current and former members of the RAF as well as their families and friends the opportunity to benefit from exclusive hearing packages. Starkey is extremely proud to support the people that have served and are currently serving our country.

This initiative will be fronted by a marketing campaign to raise awareness to RAF Benevolent Fund members of the importance of looking after their hearing. The campaign will feature the first member to benefit from the service, Wally Banford, 84. Wally’s visit to Starkey Hearing Technologies where he was fitted with the latest hearing technology helped launch a new partnership between Starkey at the RAF Benevolent 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 not pleasing. But hearing loss is isolating,” said Wally. “These small hearing aids are just what I was looking for. Now, I can hear better and continue to 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 currently serving 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 than three 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 their families 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 or keep 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: marketing@starkey.co.uk Web: www.starkey.co.uk

The Cochlear™ Baha® Control App. Smarter hearing – wireless freedom Now patients can turn their smartphone into a remote control for their Baha 4 Sound Processors: with a click or a swipe patients can discreetly control their Baha Sound Processors settings.

To use the Baha Control App, patients need to pair their Baha 4 Sound Processor with a Cochlear Wireless Phone Clip. The Cochlear Wireless Phone Clip lets patients take calls, listen to music, play games and watch movies with the 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 six languages and can be downloaded free of charge for iPhone, iPad and Android devices. By scanning the QR code the user will be redirected directly to the App Store or to Google Play for download. Alternatively the user can access the Baha Control App by searching the two websites.

For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04, Email: info@cochlear.com Web: www.cochlear.com

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ReSound LiNX 9 is the best premium hearing aid in the UK GN ReSound UK has announced that ReSound LiNX 9 has been recognised as the Best Premium Product 2014 and ReSound’s Made-for-iPhone technology as Most Innovative Concept 2014 in the Association of Independent Hearing Healthcare Professionals (AIHHP) annual awards.

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

The announcement was made at the prestigious annual Golden Lobe Awards on Friday 28 November. All AIHHP members vote to recognise the products that they believe have given their clients the greatest benefit over the previous year. After accepting the award from AIHHP Chairman Duncan Collet-Fenson, Managing Director for GN ReSound in the UK said: “We were very pleased that the AIHHP membership have recognised ReSound LiNX and ReSound’s Made for iPhone technology. ReSound LiNX continues to generate consumer interest and our research shows we are changing the perception of hearing aids and bringing new users into the market. Resound’s Made for iPhone technology provides an added level of control and patient benefit that allows the hearing-care oriented professional to add value beyond product and features.”

This award is the latest that ReSound has won in recent months. Earlier in November, the Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists also recognised ReSound LiNX as the Best Premium Product and the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone 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

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news update Neuromod Devices secures CE Mark for multisensory tinnitus treatment Neuromod Devices, the Irish medical devices company, has announced that it has successfully secured regulatory approval, CE Mark, for the sale of mutebuttonTM, a multisensory Tinnitus treatment.

Tinnitus affects 10% of the UK population, according to the British Tinnitus Association, with 1% reporting significant secondary symptoms such as sleep deprivation, anxiety and depression.

Dr Ross O’Neill, CEO, Neuromod Devices said: “This certification is the culmination of 10 years of scientific and clinical research. The medical device CE Mark is required for the approved sale of any medical device in Europe. It certifies the safety and efficacy of the mutebutton™ tinnitus treatment.”

The mutebuttonTM system addresses significant patient and clinical needs. The product combines synchronous audio and lingual (tongue) stimulation to promote patient neuroplasticity. Used for a minimum of 30 minutes a day over a 10 week period, the treatment has been shown to gradually reduce the sounds of tinnitus in clinical studies.

For further information contact: Neuromod Devices, Email: info@NeuromodDevices.com Web: www.mutebutton.co.uk

duo scan: generate precise 3D data of ear impression Compact dimensions, intuitive operation and unique precision – duo scan is an ideal tool of every hearing care professional.

The operating software and device-specific calibration data are stored in the internal memory of the duo scan by plug and play. The installation data is available at all times as required. The duo scan combines innovation with our optical scanner technology expertise.

Use of high-quality components and German engineering ensure that the duo scan is reliable 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-scan For further information contact: Smart Optics, Tel: +49 234 / 29 828 0, Fax: + 49 234 / 29 828 20, Email: info@smartoptics.de Web: www.smartoptics.de

CochlearTM Nucleus® CR220 Intraoperative Remote Assistant is a new step forward in cochlear implant intraoperative measurements As a result of its commitment to continuously improve hearing outcomes and facilitate clinical practice, Cochlear™ has recently introduced the Nucleus® CR220 Intraoperative Remote Assistant, making intraoperative measurements much simpler and faster.

The CR220 Intraoperative Remote Assistant is an easy-to-use handheld device which allows professionals to perform intraoperative testing, such as impedance and neural response telemetry (AutoNRT®) measurements. This new device provides professionals with more confidence about implant and electrode functioning and a patient’s physiological response to electrical stimulation. The CR220 Intraoperative Remote Assistant also helps to: • Reduce complexity, by minimising the equipment needed in the operating room to perform measurements.

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

In addition, the resulting AutoNRT measurements can be imported to Cochlear’s clinical software, making sound processor fitting easier and potentially faster.

For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04, Email: info@cochlear.com Web: www.cochlear.com

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news update Puretone Chairman celebrates his 75th birthday Jay Choudhry OBE, Chairman and founder of Puretone Ltd recently celebrated his 75th birthday. Jay is one of the top business achievers in the south east of England, with the company's boardroom proudly displaying the numerous business awards awarded to Puretone, including the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement 1996.

Disillusioned with working for a large multi-national electronics firm, Jay took the risky step of starting Puretone in 1976, but thankfully the business thrived.

Expansion continued rapidly over the next three decades, with the company winning many business awards, and being highly commended in the Chamber Awards 2004 for their excellent success in export markets, 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 Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for services to the hearing industry and business in Kent.

Happy birthday Jay! For further information contact: Puretone Ltd, Tel: +44 (0) 1634 719427, Fax: +44 (0) 1634 719450, Email: info@puretone.net Web: www.puretone.net

Brand new: power one now also available as an app The premium brand power one has developed the sophisticated power one app for hearing aid users and acousticians. Many valuable features make life easier for the hearing aid user and the acoustician. Hearing aid acousticians are given the opportunity to register as power one acousticians, and so can be found as the nearest source of supply for hearing aid batteries. With the power one app, hearing aid users can benefit from many practical features. With the search function for acousticians, the nearest sources of supply for power one hearing aid batteries are shown on a map. A reminder function reminds you to take medicine and buy batteries. The health pass supports with practical functions.

All important questions relating to the topic of batteries are explained in the battery guide, where users will also find information about different battery types.

The power one news will keep acousticians up-to-date on all highlights. The new, free power one app can be downloaded from the App Store, Google play and the Windows Store; it is available in German, English and soon also in French.

For further information contact: VARTA Microbattery, Web: www.varta-microbattery.com

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Changes at Otometrics UK David C M Smithson, General Manager, GN Otometrics UK, has accepted the post of International Sales Director for South East ASIA (SEA) and Australia/New Zealand (ANZ) based out of Singapore. He said: “It is with a mixture of emotions that I have to advise that I am moving on from my position as General Manager at GN Otometrics UK. This is an exciting opportunity and one which I cannot turn down.

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

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

There are also exciting times ahead with even more innovations. We presented on, and demonstrated the upcoming ‘OTOSCAN’ digital ear scanning solution at BAA this year, which could hit the market later in 2015. This is just one of the many innovations that we are working on at Otometrics and look forward to revealing them to you when they are ready to be introduced. Watch this space!

It has been an absolute pleasure being acquainted with you and with your organisations. I have no doubt that our paths will cross at some time in the future and I very much look forward to that occurrence.”

For further information contact: GN Otometrics, Tel: +44 (0)870 9000 675, Email: info-uk@gnotometrics.com Web: www.otometrics.co.uk

Cochlear™ Nucleus® Electrode portfolio – a perfect fit for every ear People are different and so are their hearing impairments. The clinical challenge is to provide solutions that fit individual conditions and needs. As a leading global expert in implantable hearing solutions for more than 30 years, Cochlear has developed a comprehensive electrode portfolio designed to maximise the hearing potential of every patient.

• For patients with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss, the precurved Contour Advance® Electrode provides more focused electrical stimulation and improved performance thanks to its perimodiolar placement, close to the spiral ganglion cells.

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

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

For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04, Email: info@cochlear.com Web: www.cochlear.com

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news update 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 expenses paid) 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 medical stand. 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! Thank you!”

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

In addition participants were asked about the multi-frequency DPOAE which reduces DPOAE test duration by up to four times, achieved by presenting two pairs of DP stimulus simultaneously in both ears. Conventional DPOAE recording only allows one pair of DP stimuli to be presented at a time, so this new development is extremely efficient, saving valuable test time. This works particularly effectively with the DPOAE threshold estimation providing a cochlear audiogram (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 info@pathme.de

Langley Audiology Centre return visit to All Ears Cambodia

Photos © Bevan Allen & Mark van Luyk

Bevan Allen RHAD FSHAA from Langley Audiology Centre, Beckenham, a veteran of over 55 years in the hearing aid industry, made a second visit to All Ears Cambodia in November to donate resources for the production of in the ear (ITE) hearing aids and offer initial training. The equipment was donated by Langley Audiology Centre and Puretone Limited and Mr Allen’s travel costs were funded by the Hearing Conservation Council.

Head of Administration Hannah Chroston remarks: “All Ears Cambodia value the need for continuous development of clinical practices. The enthusiasm of our clinical team to learn new techniques and maintain international standards is highly commendable, and we 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 development of the team. Ultimately the people of Cambodia will be those who benefit, as we continuously 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: hearing@langleyaudiology.co.uk Web: www.langleyaudiology.co.uk

PC Werth is AIHHP’s Accessory Supplier of the Year 2014 PC Werth was “humbled” at AIHHP’s Autumn Conference and ‘Golden Lobes’ ceremony to be voted best Accessory Supplier.

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

PC Werth recently introduced a new range of Kamplex instruments and is the exclusive UK distributor for MuteButton tinnitus treatment.

For further information contact: PC Werth, Tel: +44 (0)20 8772 2700, Web: www.pcwerthstore.co.uk

OPTOMIC announces the release of the new STROBOLUX III LED + HD OPTOMIC has launched the new STROBOLUX III LED + HD with integrated high definition camera, thus, says the company, the best stroboscopic light can be combined with the best quality image definition in HD. Its compact design and integrated functionality makes the STROBOLUX III LED + HD a reliable product for the current needs for a precise diagnosis of vocal cord disorders.

This device has been developed with the latest technology in the field of stroboscopic illumination, high intensity LED light, OPTOMIC explains, far superior to the traditional xenon, to be able to obtain better and more accurate images.

It can function as a stroboscope or continuous light source. The AGC commanded by a microprocessor of 44 KHz sampling captures a frequency range of 601000Hz. Used together with the Digitally Soft, enables the capture and posterior image and sound processing, allowing a fast and easy data analysis and register.

For further information contact: OPTOMIC, Tel: +34 902 22 11 77, Fax: +34 909 22 11 78, Email: export@optomic.com Web: www.optomic.com

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news update 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 the opportunity 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 have proven safe and biocompatible while allowing gradual tissue growth for a long lasting augmentation shown to be effective up to 12 months or 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, Tel: +31 (0)612 509 856, Fax: +31 (0)407 440 02, Email: voice@merz.com Web: www.radiesse-voice.com

Customer Service UK, Tel: +44 (0)208 236 3516, Fax: +44 (0)208 236 3500, Email: customerservices@merz.com

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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 currently represented in more than 50 countries. The company has ever since shown a particular attention to the innovation and the design of its products. 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: info@inventis.it Web: 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 reduced to a minimum. ARROWtip™ electrodes (Sutter/Germany) are micro-dissection probes for very fine and exceptionally precise cuts. The instruments are made of tungsten, an ultra-hard and heat-resistant material. Thanks to these qualities, it is possible to manufacture very thin and fine tips with excellent thermal qualities (high current density) that produce excellent cutting results at a low power setting. The specially designed ARROWtip™ electrodes combined with the CURIS® 4-MHz Radiofrequency generator allow faster, more precise and less invasive dissection compared to other energy-based techniques. ARROWtip™ electrodes are reusable and a safe, cost-effective and easy-to-use alternative to the laser. The comprehensive range of different lengths and tailor-made shapes allow easy access to any surgical site. For more details, please refer to page 18 in this magazine.

For further information contact: Sutter, Web: www.sutter-med.de

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news update PENTAX Medical introduces the new VIVIDEO system in EMEA markets PENTAX Medical has introduced the new VIVIDEO system, an advanced ENT videoscope solution, in the European, Middle Eastern and African (EMEA) markets. This endoscopy system consists of a video processor and video naso-pharyngolaryngoscope (CP-1000 and VNL9-CP).

The new VIVIDEO solution brings to market a high quality and affordable high-definition (HD) video naso-pharyngolaryngoscope, allowing fibre users to conveniently upgrade to video endoscopy. This new easy-to-use technology delivers superior performance and image quality to ultimately enhance diagnostic yield and improve patient care, the company explains.

Due to its exceptional HD image quality and enhanced illumination, the VIVIDEO solution enables high quality diagnostic examinations in all ENT environments. Furthermore, its integrated 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 through effective 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 smooth and convenient procedures for improved work flow, enabling increased patient throughput and outstanding priceperformance.

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 scoped and never felt it.”

For further information contact: PENTAX Medical, Customer Services, Tel: +44 (0)1753 792 733, Email: medical@pentax.co.uk Web: www.pentaxmedical.com

Audina® Hearing Instruments, Inc. announces release of the new Super 70 option Audina® Hearing Instruments, Inc. has announced the addition of the Super 70 option available on all custom digital hearing instruments with a feedback canceller. For over 20 years Audina has been the go to for high power ITEs with our Super 60. We are excited to introduce the Super 70 option, the company said. The Super 70 option achieves 70dB of gain in an in the ear device.

The Super 70 option is available on Simplex FC trimpot digital and programmable digital Intuition family devices 2FC and up to 12. Available in custom digital instruments as well as kits.

Contact: Katie McLarnon, Business Development, Audina Hearing Instruments, Inc., Tel: 407 331 0077, ext: 242, Fax: 407 331 1141, Email: kmclarnon@audina.net Web: www.audina.net

The hunt for Europe’s Audiologist of the Year is back and bigger than ever The hunt to find Europe’s top hearing practitioners is back, as the Audiologist of the Year (AOTY) competition opens up to entries for its eighth year.

The competition encourages patients to nominate their audiologist for the prestigious award. There’s a cash prize at stake for both practitioner and patient, and the winning audiologist will be flown out to Germany to attend the prestigious Rayovac Evening of Excellence where they will receive their award in October.

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

The closing date for entries is 10 July 2015.

For further information contact: Rayovac, Web: www.audiologistoftheyear.eu

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