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Hearing Aids
Hearing Health
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As Audiologists, we’re frequently asked to recommend consumer electronics and audio products. There are thousands of devices on the market, so while we can research and read about the devices it’s unrealistic for us to be able to try them all. While over the counter (OTC) hearing aids are not authorized yet by the FDA, consumers can already find devices for purchase online. We expect a significant increase in product availability once these devices get the green light to hit the market legally. We certainly can’t test them all and they’re only appropriate for a small percentage of our patients. So how do we as audiologists integrate OTC products into our recommendations and make sure that our patients are seeking SAFE and EFFECTIVE devices? We partner with a manufacturer that we KNOW and TRUST and have had a relationship with for years. We believe they’ve been producing high quality devices for decades and have an advantage over a startup tech company. They are backed by significant audiological and hearing research and have had product failures that haven’t made it to market and successes that have been fit on millions of patients with measurable results. Dr. Rellinger toured the impressive Jabra facility at GN Resound headquarters in Denmark in July of 2019. We’ve partnered with Jabra because we know the quality and safety specifications of their hearing aid products, have seen their research and development labs to appreciate the science behind their products, and are confident with their history of device durability, ease of use, customer service, etc. It’s a great place to start! We will definitely be looking at competitor products and assessing them the best that we can, but we will not recommend a specific product to a patient unless we have evaluated it.
OTC (over the counter) hearing aids are not authorized yet by the FDA. Therefore, an audiologist is required to certify that you are a candidate for the Jabra Enhance Plus. How? It’s simple. Our audiologists can review your current hearing test performed within the past 6 months to confirm candidacy, or we can perform a new hearing test in our office. This is also in the patient’s best interest to get a baseline hearing exam to evaluate hearing sensitivity and rule out any underlying medical conditions before device use.
Once you are determined to be a candidate for the device, you can purchase a pair for $799.00 + tax. You take the box home to your quiet living room or kitchen table, unbox the device and begin the steps to set it up in the comfort of your home. You do all of the set up and programming at home independently. What if you run into trouble? Jabra has customer support to handle all device related questions and warranty claims. Jabra customer service is available within the Jabra Enhance App, at Jabra.com, or at 1-833-346-1603.