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FDA Updates Consumer Information on OTC Hearing Aids

In a separate development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also updated its information webpage for consumers on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. Authorized by the FDA for sale in October... Read More...

FDA to Authorize Non-Prescription Hearing Aids

In a milestone development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will soon authorize non-prescription hearing aids, potentially giving millions of hearing-impaired people access to affordable hearing dev... Read More...

ANSI HAC Standard Now Recognized by the FDA and FCC

In some good news for those with impaired hearing, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now recognized the updated version of an important industry standard. In its latest revised list of recogniz... Read More...

FDA Takes Steps to Ease Access to OTC Hearing Aid Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking action to ease public access to over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and other personal sound amplification devices. In a Proposed Rule published in the Fed... Read More...

FCC Adopts New HAC Rules

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted revised rules to further improve accessibility of wireline and wireless phones for people with hearing loss. As a result of a Report and Order iss... Read More...

FDA Issues Guidance on Sale of Non-Prescription Hearing Aids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to improve consumer access to hearing aids. Previous regulations had impeded individual’s ability to get the medical technology they required. ... Read More...

Digital Hearing Aids: Designing for EMC Compliance

To protect the hearing health of hearing aid users, researchers in the relevant areas have been studying the effects of EMI on hearing aids.

Advanced Hearing Aids for Soldiers

Prolonged exposure to loud sounds like gunshots and explosions can permanently damage a person’s hearing. Soldiers can protect their hearing with ear plugs at a gun range, but they can’t afford to take the risk of drowning out sounds in a battlefield where situational awareness is essential. To solve this dilemma, the U.S. Army has developed a hearing aid that protects the ears, filters out unwanted background noise, and boosts softer sounds.

FDA Reopens Public Comment on Hearing Aid Guidance

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reopened a public comment period on its draft guidance document on premarket requirements for hearing aids and personal sound amplification products (PSAPs). T... Read More...

New Sensor Improves Listening Skills for Computers

Anyone who has used Apple’s Siri would likely agree that today's voice-activated technology is far from perfect. While most people are good at focusing on a single voice and ignoring background noise, computers... Read More...

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