Category Archives: Tools & Accessories

Swiss Army Knife for Hearing Aids

Posted on October 26, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Many hearing instrument wearers use multiple tools to clean their hearing instruments including loops, brushes, and picks.  These instruments are usually very small and, at times, difficult to effectively handle by some patients. The perfect solution is the Acu-Life Hearing Aid … Continue reading →

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Tied up in Knots?

Posted on May 24, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Are your hearing aid programming cables all tied up in knots? If they are, there is both good news and bad news. The bad news is that the popular hearing aid cable organizers have recently been discontinued.  These cable organizers were ideal for neatly … Continue reading →

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Get some WHOOMPs for your Ears!

Posted on May 10, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

According to PCMag, the Apple iPod (2001) was voted the most influential consumer product of all time.  If you are an avid runner or like to use your iPod while exercising, the iPod itself is indeed wonderful however the standard earbuds packaged with the product are less than desirable as … Continue reading →

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Almost One-Size-Fits All!

Posted on April 26, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Grason Associates recently introduced a selection of multi-size single use eartips that make it easier to find the right size probe tip for your patient’s ear the first time! Used for OAE and/or immittance testing, the flanged eartips come in four sizes with each size designed … Continue reading →

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New Product for Caregivers & Parents to Perform BAHA Soundcheck

Posted on March 31, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

As with conventional hearing instruments, performing a general listening check on a bone anchored hearing aid (BAHA) represents an essential task for assessing whether the device may be working properly. Unfortunately, performing a quick listening check on a BAHA has not been as straightforward as performing the … Continue reading →

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EarPlanes for the Airplane

Posted on February 15, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Many business and recreational air travelers experience some ear pain during take-off and landings; a convenient product designed to alleviate this type of air travel discomfort is readily available for you and your patients. EarPlanes is a patented pressure earplug developed by … Continue reading →

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Roll-On Adhesive to Keep Hearing Aids in Place

Posted on February 10, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Occasionally, BTE hearing instruments need a little help staying in place on the side of a patient’s head. Traditional methods of securing BTE hearing instruments firmly in place may involve the use of oval, double back adhesive pads or 3M double … Continue reading →

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Nelson Quality Tools for Hearing Aids

Posted on February 1, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

About 15 years ago, an audiologist by the name of R. David Nelson of Ruthven, IA realized that the tools he personally made and used to clean hearing aids in his practice may come in handy for other clinicians. Dr. Nelson developed 12 different tools that … Continue reading →

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