ENT & Audiology News Press Releases SEP / OCT 15

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ENT & audiology news Press Release section for all the latest new products, product developments and news from companies within the field.

Vol 24 No 4 September/October 2015 www.entandaudiologynews.com

Famous composer, Giacomo Puccini, who died of laryngeal cancer.

See feature by Rosario Marchese-Ragona and Alessandro Martini, page 48.

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News and Product Update News Update is provided as a service to readers and does not imply endorsement by ENT and Audiology News magazine. 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 To feature your news contact: Rosaleen Shine rosaleen@pinpoint-scotland.com Heather McLaughlin heather@pinpoint-scotland.com

DEADLINES: Nov/Dec issue – 02 Oct Jan/Feb issue – 28 Nov

Hedera Biomedics launches clinical practice solutions Hedera Biomedics has launched its first professional solutions for clinical practice and research in areas such as audiology, ENT and neurology, which require a lot of attention and knowledge about research and development.

The company’s every effort is oriented towards meeting the daily challenges in clinical practice, in terms of reliability and test execution time, as well as towards research and discovering new frontiers in diagnosis.

Hedera Biomedics is dedicated to the needs of its distributors and customers, to their training, support and constant updates.

Socrates, a highly advanced clinical system to record auditory evoked potentials, is able to perform extremely repeatable and accurate tests, in the easiest and fastest way.

Hermes is a clinical dual channel audiometer, directly powered by USB port, and capable of performing accurate pure tone BC, AC or FF audiometry, speech audiometry and supraliminar tests in a few clicks by keyboard or touchscreen.

Due to the need for computerisation and

connectivity the products are controlled by a powerful, secure and user-friendly software, named HELIX, able to meet the needs of clinicians, researchers and healthcare specialists, in a single, intuitive application.

Furthermore, the HELIXNet licence enables communication and datasharing tools.

Hedera Biomedics says it would like to thank in advance all the people who have enabled and continue to support the growth of this project, with the power of ideas and skills in this field, collaborating in creating solutions that are truly useful to meet everyday clinical challenges, by simplifying the practices, encouraging research and ensuring quality. Visit D10 at EUHA for a demonstration.

For further information contact: Eng G Dehesh, Co-Founder and Export Sales Manager, Hedera Biomedics S.r.l.

E: dehesh@hederabiomedics.com M: +39 3282346771 Skype ID: ing.dehesh www.hederabiomedics.com

DiaLog™: informing and enhancing patient care Data logging with the Cochlear™ Nucleus® 6 System provides you with valuable evidence-based feedback about your patient’s listening environment and device use. DiaLog™ is a new interactive resource for clinicians that supports coaching and guidance conversations and allows data logging to be used as a powerful motivating tool. By asking questions and reflecting on the answers given, you and your patient can work together to discover the best way forward.

DiaLog contains resources and real life examples to guide conversations with patients and parents and makes it even easier to gain optimal benefit

by providing a foundation for supportive, transparent and collaborative discussions.

Start using DiaLog to guide your recipients’ conversations to help with progress and achieving optimal outcomes on the listening journey. To download DiaLog FREE please visit: www.cochlear.com/ uk/dialog For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters T: +41 61 205 82 04 E: info@cochlear.com www.cochlear.com

PATH medical GmbH signs up hearLIFE Medical for distribution in Vietnam PATH medical is very pleased to announce the addition of hearLIFE Medical, Vietnam to their expanding distribution network in East Asia.

Country manager for hearLIFE, Vo Thanh Hoang said, “We are really looking forward to working with PATH medical’s team in Germany and I’m really pleased that we now have the opportunity to promote their multiple module options (ABR/ ASSR/OAE/PTA/SPEECH/TYMP) in the Senti and Sentiero range to our customer base in Vietnam.”

Russell Higgs, International Sales Manager PATH medical added, “It’s an exciting time for PATH medical and we are delighted to have the opportunity to work with hearLIFE in Vietnam.

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and engineers providing exceptional service to their customers. We are looking forward to a very bright future together!”

For a demonstration please visit PATH medical at the EUHA congress in Nurnberg, Germany, October 14-16, Hall 3A stand C04 or at the American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO HNSF) meeting, Dallas, Texas 27-30 September 2015 on the Audiology Systems booth 734.

For further information contact: Path Medical T: +49 (0)89 800 76 502 www.pathme.de Worldwide Sales enquiries to: E: info@pathme.de

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Cochlear: number one for reliability1 For more than 30 years, it has been at the heart of Cochlear’s commitment to deliver the most reliable implant devices to cochlear implant recipients, with each new Nucleus® generation more reliable than the last.

As a result of this commitment, Cochlear™ Nucleus Implants are the most reliable in the industry. The February 2015 data on Cochlear Nucleus Reliability show an unmatched 99.1% reliability within 11 years1 for the CI24RE Series and 100% reliability within 1 year1 for the Profile Series, the world’s thinnest cochlear implant series for an easier and faster surgery, as well as improved cosmetic results.

That’s one of the reasons why many professionals have trusted Cochlear for the past three decades and more people continue to choose Cochlear than any other implant brand.

For more information please visit: www.cochlear.com/uk/reliability

1 Cochlear Limited, Cochlear Nucleus Reliability Report, Volume 13, February 2015

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

Reusable electrodes for tonsillotomy now available from Sutter

Tonsil resections are among the most common procedures in ENT surgery. Due to a lower risk of postoperative complications, many surgeons choose tonsillotomy, or partial tonsillectomy, to treat patients with tonsillar hyperplasia. Radiofrequency is a cost-effective, easy-to-use and time-saving alternative to a laser for this kind of treatment. Sutter offers a wide range of reusable monopolar micro-dissection electrodes, two of which were especially designed for tonsillotomy

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XION EndoPortable: ENT Examinations in one touch In cases where time is of the essence or the path is not step-free, XION provides a portable and highly efficient solution. EndoPortable with its tablet system is perfect for mobile applications and it can be brought quickly to the patient, exactly where it is needed. It is lightweight and can be easily held by hand, placed on a flat surface or attached to an infusion stand.

Thanks to its long-life battery, bedside exams can be comfortably performed with the ergonomic video nasopharyngoscope EV-NC. The modern software design of DiVAS Touch makes the recording and archiving of images and videos as intuitive as with common touch devices. So any desired function is reached in one touch.

After the local application, patient data are automatically synchronised with the central network. Through DiVAS desktop software all data are filed, assigned to the respective patient record and transmitted to the HIS/ PACS. For further information contact: XION medical T: +49 (0)30 474987 0 F: +49 (0)30 474987 11 E: info@xion-medical.com www.xion-medical.com

(REF 360342, REF 360365); giving the surgeon the choice between a shorter tip and a longer, wider tip for more haemostasis during the procedure. Experienced surgeons report that intraoperative bleeding occurs rarely (Hultkrantz 2004). For more details, visit our website or contact a local Sutter representative.

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

Sword Medical appointed distributor for Atmos Sword Medical has been appointed exclusive distributor for Atmos Medical in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland.

Sword Medical was founded by Managing Director Colm Moynihan in 1989 and has thrived as a specialised medical distributor, covering a broad range of specialities including Endoscopy, Respiratory & Sleep Diagnostics, Neurology, Vascular, Ventilation, Urodynamics, Surgical, ENT, Speech & Language, Mobile & Wearable Monitoring, Manometry and Cardiology Systems.

Sword Medical is an ISO 9001 certified company whose quality management systems and processes have been approved and certified by an independent external body to international guidelines.

“We take pride in the supply and maintenance of our products to hospitals, research centres, health boards, homecare, universities and pharmacies throughout The United Kingdom and Ireland,” says MD Colm Moyinhan. “ Our processes are meticulously

L-R: Declan Barry, Colm Moynihan, Colm Mulry and Ralf Kuehnemund.

planned at every stage of the operation, from sales through to diagnostic repairs and preventative maintenance programs. We consider our Team as the company’s greatest asset and we train, support and motivate our staff towards the achievement of our goals and ambitions.”

Three new colleagues recently joined the UK Team; Jo Robinson, Territory Manager – North of England, Colm Mulry Territory Manager – London & South of England and Paul Sloman, Field Service Team. They

are committed professionals who are very anxious to engage with customers and support their clinical work.

Sword Medical attended the BACO meeting in Liverpool in July, showcasing the latest generation Atmos Medical products, including the Servant 61 ENT work station, iView Pro Microscope and the very latest diagnostic technology. Both the UK and German colleagues from Atmos Medical were present.

For further information please contact: Sword Medical Twitter @SwordMedical www.swordmedical.co.uk.

E: declan@swordmedical.ie T: +44 (0)203 4111947

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Rose Henrichs launches Solutiones vobis Rose Henrichs has founded Solutiones vobis, a specialised company in ENT solutions to offer office based treatments to improve quality of life.

Rose Henrichs has more than 12 years of marketing, sales and clinical educational experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Her main drivers are to achieve goals and to make a difference to people’s quality of life.

One of her specialties is connecting people in an international setting.

RezaBand for LPR is one of the products in her portfolio. The CE and FDA-cleared REZA BAND® is the first non-medication, non-surgical medical device designed to treat

symptoms due to acid reflux into the throat and lungs, by stopping the reflux from rising above the Upper Esophageal Sphincter (UES).

• 86% of patients have a successful outcome using the REZA BAND • REZA BAND patients report relief within two weeks • 92% of physicians are satisfied with the REZA BAND • REZA BAND costs less than PPIs. For further information contact: Rose Henrichs, Solutiones vobis T: +31 630 680 750 E: rose.henrichs@solutionesvobis.com www.solutionesvobis.com

Cochlear™ Nucleus® 6 – upgrades are now available for all Cochlear Nucleus recipients All Cochlear™ Nucleus® users, including those with a CI22 cochlear implant series can now upgrade to Simply Smarter hearing.

With Nucleus 6 they can enjoy substantially improved hearing performance and ease of use with SmartSound® iQ, Cochlear Aqua+ and Wireless Accessories, all delivered in the smallest sound processor ever.

To make a fashion statement or to better conceal the sound processor under the hair, the Nucleus 6 Sound Processor colour pallet now includes white.

T: +41 61 205 82 04 E: info@cochlear.com www.cochlear.com

For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters

Bionix lighted curettes: a Star Wars experience and successful wax management guaranteed

The Bionix curettes are non-invasive and disposable. Available in lit and unlit versions, they come in a mixed pack of 50 curettes, including a light source and magnifier; with seven of each of: angleloop, microloop, wavecurette, ceraspoon, infantscoop, versaloop, plus eight flexloops. Not only are they disposable and therefore compliant with NHS standards, but are also ideal for paediatric use. We’ve heard that younger patients particularly like the Star Wars feel of the lighted curettes, making the whole wax management procedure more pleasant and entertaining for everyone.

Bionix lighted curettes are available from PC Werth.

For further information contact: PC Werth T: + 44 (0) 20 8778 2700 E: sales@pcwerth.co.uk www.pcwerthstore.co.uk

Otopront introduces the new and pacesetting full-HD video endoscopy system PES Pilot HDpro The Pilot presents a high-end touchscreen video endoscopy system, designed to be elegantly integrated into the users working area, assuring efficient work.

The main focus of development was to combine the latest camera technology with an intuitive and attractive yet complete software interface. Features like an easy to use patient database application, picture zoom function, ability to mark findings with the touch of a finger and the capability to grab pictures from recorded videos being just a few examples of its functionality.

Regarding the design, the front-mounted 9 or 15 inch touchscreen guarantees that all functions can be conveniently operated without the need to move.

At the same time, the compact size and simple set-up allows for mobile use.

The system is extendable, with two further screens (examination and patient screen) and

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two cameras (e.g. camera for microscopy). By placing a screen for the doctor at an angle behind the patient’s chair removes the need to turn the head during the examination.

Detailed results can be shown to the patient via a second screen that can be turned on and off at the Pilot touchscreen. An automatic switch between endoscope and microscope

camera further elevates the efficiency.

The latest 2015 C-MOS camera chip offers a full-HD resolution and maximum depth of illumination and so delivers an extremely sharp image of the highest contrast. Stroboscopic examinations can be fully optimised by the camera’s global shutter technology.

Videos and images can be saved on the device’s internal storage or alternatively transferred to an external network. Numerous IT and connection ports and an optional handling via mouse and keyboard complete the Pilot’s technical strengths.

For further information contact: Happersberger otopront GmbH E: info@otopront.com www.otopront.com

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New ApneaGraph from Spiro Medical GDS MedTech Ltd has announced the new ApneaGraph from Spiro Medical, which they say is the only ambulatory polygraphic system (type 3) developed to meet the needs of the ENT doctor with an interest in sleep medicine.

Unique features of the ApneaGraph Spiro: • Locates site of nocturnal obstruction during sleep, to aid the clinician to choose the best treatment modality, both surgical and non-surgical, thereby improving patient outcome.

• Pressure recordings identify increased respiratory effort, as well as location and extent of snoring.

• Gold standard oesophageal pressure recording differentiates objectively

obstructive from central apneas.

• Identifies extent of sleep disordered breathing by providing Respiratory Disturbance Index (RDI), Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI): Oxygen Desaturation Index (ODI).

• Actigraphy for patient movements highlighting periods of wake.

• Automated software scoring the above parameters and providing complete patient report.

“The ApneaGraph Spiro is a truly unique tool to aid the clinician and patient to decide the best

First intelligent light source launched by otopront Otopront´s latest portable LED light source OTOLUX is equipped with digitally controlled motion sensors and light barriers making it a smart device.

The OTOLUX will automatically activate its light whenever the user begins the examination. The light barrier checks if an endoscope is attached and motion sensors notice immediately when the user holds the OTOLUX which activates the LED light source.

When the endoscope is detached the light will be turned off automatically, avoiding accidental dangerous blinding of the patient’s eyes. Thus there is no need to manually turn the device on or off.

Thanks to this intelligent control, one battery charge lasts up to 11 hours.

Best-in class brightness (210 klx) and CRI (>93%), freely adjustable brightness and the ability to be placed in disinfection liquid reflecting the otopront typical high quality standard.

For further information contact: Happersberger otopront GmbH E: info@otopront.com www.otopront.com

treatment option for Sleep Disordered Breathing,” says Wayne Edwards of GDS MedTech, its UK distributors. *This news item appeared in our July/ August 2015 issue (page 118). We apologise for the incorrect spelling of the product name at that time.

For further information contact: GDS MedTech Ltd T: +44 (0)1451 812402 E: wayne@spiromedical.com www.gds-medtech.com

New Serie ENT, the unique automatic reprocessor designed for diagnostic & therapeutic ENT scopes • Improve performance with a 14 minute complete reprocessing cycle.

• Operating comfort and safety for the clinician, the endoscope and the patient.

• Optimal solution thanks to its high performance singleshot chemicals.

For further information contact: Soluscope T : +33 491 832 122 E: marketing@soluscope.com www.soluscope.com

GSI TympStar Pro™ new clinical middle-ear analyzer Grason Stadler (GSI), a world leader in clinical instrumentation, has launched its new clinical middle-ear analyzer, the GSI TympStar Pro™.

The introduction of TympStar Pro reinforces the legacy of excellence in middle-ear evaluation by maintaining the precise diagnostics, reliable mechanics and logical design that is synonymous with GrasonStadler. The TympStar Pro boasts an intuitive and flexible design that moves through a complete range of middle-ear testing for every patient population from infants through to adults.

Built with the clinician in mind, the TympStar Pro provides comprehensive clinical options with an intuitive user interface. The new Tymp Touch Technology combines easy to read options and a logical layout to ensure the clinician is able to focus on the patient instead of the equipment. The 10 inch colou r display allows the clinician to easily change parameters with a single touch. The sophisticated probe design ensures quick

hermetic seals on every patient and has the ability to start / stop tests or change ears from the enhanced shoulder box.

Protocols can be configured to optimise efficiency and workflow; the flexibility of pre-defined protocols saves time and creates consistency in testing procedures.

All components of admittance (Y/B/G) are

recorded and stored simultaneously for each tympanogram and each probe tone to improve diagnostic specificity. Perform Reflex Threshold testing with complete confidence and obtain artifact-free acoustic reflexes using the multiplex pulsed-tone stimulation.

Ready to be used independently or with a computer, clinicians will appreciate the flexibility of this stand-alone instrument while offering seamless data transfer to a computer.

Complete results may be transferred to GSI Suite™ and Noah®, or integrated with EMR/ EHR systems such as AudBase for a direct HL7 interface.

The TympStar Pro continues to set the clinical standard in the industry for middle-ear analyzers, says the company.

For further information contact: Grason Stradler T: +1 800 700 2282 (US) +1 952 278 4402 www.grason-stradler.com

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Ω Connector: All for one. One for all.

The Ω Connector is a modular option for the total reconstruction of the ossicular chain – engineered for creating a larger and firmer contact to the stapes footplate – minimising the risk of dislocation. KURZ total prostheses together with the Ω Connector build a micro ball joint, which provides in-situ adaption to the anatomy and following postoperative movements of the tympanic membrane. *Mantei, T, et al: Ossiculoplasty with Total Ocssicular Replacement Proshesis an Omega Connector: Early Clinical Results and Functional Measurements.

For further information contact: Heinz Kurz GmbH Medizintechnik, Rikke Schriver Karlsson, Marketing Director & Sales Manager E: rkarlsson@kurzmed.com www.kurzmed.com

Grason-Stadler hires director of regulatory affairs Grason-Stadler (GSI) has announced that Kevin Lam has recently joined the company as Director of Regulatory Affairs.

Lam has over 13 years of regulatory experience in the medical industry. Prior to joining GSI, Lam led multiple device approvals worldwide for such companies as United Healthcare, Medtronic and Boston Scientific.

Lam will be responsible for governing all regulatory supporting activities for the GSI product lines, while also assisting other sister companies.

Lam is a licensed Registered Nurse and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master in Business Administration (MBA).

For further information contact: Grason-Stadler T: +1 800-700-2282 E: info@grason-stadler.com www.grason-stadler.com

The New Smart ZEUS: The ‘memorable’ inspired innovation!

MEDICAL EXPERTS Group, possessing all the experience and expertise, manufactures products of top quality and standards, absolutely harmonised with the requirements of the most demanding markets globally.

Investing all of its resources through a meticulous research and product analysis, the company has manufactured an improved version of the Professional ZEUS Examination Chair.

The upgrade of the stainless steel base design ensures reliability and ergonomics.

The pioneer characteristics of three fully programmable memory buttons, the two functions of footpedal (UP-DOWN / FRONT-BACK) and the extra hand-control on the back makes it unique!

• Electrical lifting system integrates advanced

technology • Height / back adjustment guarantees reliability • Rotation: 350º • Fully adjustable headrest provides maximum support • Movable armrests / footrest • Vertical position up to +5º &Horizontal -20º • Maximum load: 150Kg • Modern and sophisticated design through a variety of colours and upholstery.

For further information contact: MEDICAL EXPERTS Group T: +302105225750 E: info@medi-experts.com www.medi-experts.com

G.R.A.S. announces its newest product for improved aeroacoustic testing within wind tunnels The 67TS-1-CL flush-mounted turbulence screen microphone kit helps enhance noise measurement within the automotive and aerospace industries.

Demonstrating its commitment to supporting the automotive and aerospace industries in their effort to further reduce noise emissions, G.R.A.S. Sound and Vibration (www. gras.us) – leading developer of measurement microphones and related acoustic equipment – is pleased to offer the compact 67TS-1-CL Flush Mount Turbulence Screen Microphone kit for improved aero-acoustic testing within wind tunnels.

As noise has a considerable effect on comfort and economy within an airplane or vehicle, G.R.A.S.’ simple and reliable flushmount turbulence screen microphone kit is specially developed for accurate testing within wind tunnels in the near or far field, and at various wind speeds. By attenuating

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the hydrodynamic component of turbulence up to as much as 25dB, the acoustic signals of interest can now be identified and diagnosed with a much more reliable resolution.

The turbulence screen integrates flush and recessed mounting techniques with a special wire mesh into a single unit with several mounting options. Key benefits include very high induced flow noise reduction, extremely low acoustic attenuation, low installation height, front or rear mounting options and

flush-mount and standard microphone accommodation.

The 67TS-1-CL kit includes the 47BX ¼” flush mount microphone set combines high precision and reliable noise measurement with the ability to fit into tight / confined spaces. With an installation height of less than 10mm, the flush-mount microphone can be integrated into literally any design or application.

• Turbulence frequency range 500Hz – 10kHz • Acoustic attenuation <3db • Acoustic frequency range 100Hz – 70kHz • Dynamic range 44dBA – 166dB Since G.R.A.S. was established in 1994, it has been dedicated to the development and manufacture of high quality measurement microphones.

For further information contact: G.R.A.S www.gras.us/contacts

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Smith & Nephew partners with Scopis on ‘next-generation’ Target Guided Surgical Technology (TGS) in ENT Smith & Nephew plc, the global medical technology business, has announced a new partnership with Scopis GmbH, the German developer and manufacturer of surgical navigation systems, as the exclusive distributor of Scopis TGS® Target Guided Surgery system in the UK, Ireland and Belgium. Integration and compatibility between Smith & Nephew’s ENT product range and Scopis TGS system will support surgeons to perform some of the most complex advanced ENT surgeries.

Scopis TGS is a ‘next-generation’ solution for navigated Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) that offers surgeons highly advanced image guidance and visualisation capabilities in a single system. This unique solution allows the analysis and identification of sinus cells in the complex patient anatomy and planning of natural drainage pathways to the sinuses. Guidance of endoscopic instruments can help the surgeon to perform a more minimally invasive and selective surgery.

Scopis’ TGS is provided by the Scopis Hybrid Navigation® system; the first interdisciplinary navigation platform to offer electromagnetic, optical and simultaneous hybrid tracking technology in one

unit. This provides a unique solution for the ENT surgeon that can be extended to interdisciplinary use also in craniomaxillofacial and neurosurgery.

Mike Gutteridge, Business Unit Director for Smith & Nephew’s European ENT business, says: “Partnering with manufacturers of complementary devices enables us to present the most complete product portfolio to ENT surgeons, delivering best in class technologies for surgery, patients and payers.”

Smith & Nephew has also introduced the VENTERA™ sinus dilation system to Europe as part of its sinus product portfolio; a balloon-based device for hybrid sinus surgery procedures. Balloon dilation of the paranasal sinuses has emerged as a valuable tool in the surgical treatment of chronic sinusitis. The VENTERA system offers a simple, elegant and cost-efficient alternative and, along with Scopis TGS, represents a significant step forward in enabling greater access to a highly effective technique.

For further information contact: Smith & Nephew www.smith-nephew.com/uk

Neomed UK: delivering excellence for over 30 years

Guymark appointed exclusive UK distributor for Otopront

Delivering excellence for over 30 years, Neomed UK, a reputable figure across a legion of esteemed organisations nationwide, takes pride in providing medical equipment boasting the latest technological advances for ENT, dermatology, gynaecology and urology.

As well as providing leading laser devices and systems covering a range of applications, Neomed UK offers training, service and accessories for an array of surgical laser devices to ensure its clientele a safe and efficient practice.

Laser Devices • Laser Safety Goggles • Micromanipulators • Surgical Laser Fibres • Surgical Handpieces • Eye Safety Filters • Smoke Evacuation Filters • Laser Training • Service

Guymark UK Limited has been appointed the exclusive distributor in the UK for Happersberger otopront GmbH. Already the sales and interest from customers is extremely encouraging. To ensure that its customers receive excellent care and support, Oliver Lloyd has been appointed as the Otopront Product Specialist. He will still sell the existing product portfolio but will also assist the Guymark sales team with their Otopront business.

Otopront will have representation and products at many meetings in the UK and will also be at the Irish Society of Audiology meeting in September and at the 56th Irish ORL meeting in October.

For further information contact: Neomed UK T: +44 (0)1707 663 200 F: +44 (0)1707 663 800 E: info@neomed.co.uk www.neomed.co.uk

For further information contact: Guymark UK Limited T: +44 (0)1384 890600 E: sales@guymark.com www.guymark.com

Free Doctor to Doctor Booklets from KARL STORZ

FREE RESOURCE

KARL STORZ Endoscopy has continued to make huge contributions to education across all surgical specialities worldwide. With their ongoing commitment to surgical education and the support of courses, workshops and new pioneering surgical techniques, KARL STORZ has developed a huge library of literature in the form of their famous silver Doctor to Doctor booklets. These are written by doctors and surgeons for doctors and surgeons on topics of interest or to describe a new surgical technique. Further material includes the popular EndoWorlds and EndoGrams which provide brief overviews of new surgical techniques. Please visit the KARL STORZ website for a full listing of publications on www.karlstorz.com.

Alternatively, contact the KARL STORZ Endoscopy UK Ltd Customer Service Department for a full list of publications currently available.

For further information contact: KARL STORZ Endoscopy UK Ltd on Tel: +44 (0)1753 503500, Fax: +44 (0)1753 578124, or Email: info-uk@karlstorz.com

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The ultimate hearable meets the ultimate wearable.

Halo™ – now compatible with Apple Watch™

For discreet streaming from mobile phones

Starkey continues to excel with made for iPhone solutions, says the company. The excitement remains around how you can link your hearing aid to the performance of your smartphone and improve your accessibility and performance of your hearing solution. The superb Halo™ is also compatible with Apple Watch™ and strengthens the principle of a hearing solution being described as ‘hearables’.

Halo hearing aids and Apple Watch come together to create more connected customers.

The TruLink™ app for Apple Watch provides patients with even more ways to easily control and personalise their hearing experience – so they can hear better and live better. The Apple Watch allows users to: • Control volume easily and effortlessly in any environment.

• Change memories to personalised settings to optimise audibility, comfort and sound quality.

• Mute hearing aid microphones to block out surrounding noise.

CALL-DEX from Widex is an ultra-compact device for streaming conversations directly from a mobile phone to hearing aids.

Extremely discreet, CALL-DEX simply inserts into the jack plug of a phone. The user is then free to use their mobile phone normally. No neck loop and no need for a hearing care professional to set it up.

CALL-DEX lets the user stream for up to 80 hours and is compatible with most mobile phones.

The DEXTM assistive listening devices from Widex let the user take advantage of a whole new world of sounds. They make communication between hearing aids and remote control, television, mobile or landline phone easy.

For further information contact: Starkey Laboratories UK T: +44 (0)500 262 131 E: sales@starkey.co.uk www.trulinkhearing.co.uk / www.starkey.co.uk / www.starkey.ie

For further information contact: Widex www.widex.pro

First outcomes with the Cochlear™ Baha® 5 Sound Processor The new Cochlear™ Baha ® 5 Sound Processor is not only incredibly small and unbelievably smart, the first patient outcomes also show it offers significant advantages in terms of hearing performance, the company has revealed.

The technical developments provided by the Baha 5 Sound Processor were evaluated during the development process to ensure these technological achievements translate into actual user benefits. The extensive investigations used 25 different experiments and involved 52 patients over 250 separate visits.

Improving audibility of soft speech Average soft level recognition (at 50dB and 65dB) of monosyllabic words was higher

with the Baha 5 Sound Processor over the Baha 4 and BP100 Sound Processors for 16 experienced Baha users.

Improved hearing performance in noise Hearing performance in noise measured through an adaptive test of speech recognition in noise demonstrated an average 1.6dB significant improvement in the Baha 5 Sound Processor over the BP100 Sound Processor for 13 experienced Baha users.

The complete results of the Baha 5 clinical investigations can be accessed in the Cochlear Baha white paper ‘The clinical investigations behind the Smart and Small Baha 5 Sound Processor’ – Hedin A, et al.

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

Entellus Medical™ announces launch of direct sales team in the UK Entellus Medical, Inc., which specialises in products for the minimally invasive treatment of chronic and recurrent sinusitis, has launched its direct sales team in the UK and is expanding its European market presence.

“We are very excited to bring our XprESS™ LoProfile Multi-Sinus Dilation System to the European market to help improve the outcome of patients suffering from chronic and recurrent sinusitis,” said Robert White, President and Chief Executive Officer, Entellus Medical, Inc. “Entellus balloon sinus dilation technology has been available for use by ENT physicians in the US since 2010 and the enthusiastic response we received at CEORL-HNS in Prague and BACO in Liverpool shows it is well suited for expansion into Europe to treat appropriately indicated patients. We estimate that the number of adult chronic sinusitis patients undergoing FESS each year in Europe is between 300,000

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and 350,000.”

Mr Roberts recently performed the first procedure with the XprESS LoProfile device in Europe and led a symposium at the CEORL-HNS congress in Prague on balloon sinus dilation.

“The XprESS LoProfile offers physicians a simple, yet highly effective method of opening up the sinus ostia whilst preserving the sinus mucosa,” said Mr Roberts. “This technology potentially enables safe and earlier intervention during the course of sinus disease.”

Entellus recently exhibited at the

CEORL-HNS in Prague and BACO in Liverpool and will be exhibiting at the upcoming AAO-HNS Annual Meeting and OTO Expo in Dallas, TX, September 27-30. Visit booth #2010 for hands-on training with Entellus Medical balloon sinus dilation.

For further information contact: Stuart Hendry, Entellus Medical T: +44 (0)7802 246 072 E: Shendry@entellusmedical.com www.entellusmedical.com/uk

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Rayovac set to unveil exciting new innovations at this year’s EUHA congress

Starkey holds ‘Specialist Product Days’

Rayovac, a leading hearing aid battery manufacturer, will announce a host of exciting new products, as well as updates to existing ranges and programmes, at this year’s EUHA Congress in Nürnberg.

As the European-wide ban on mercury-containing button cells comes into force on 2 October, the company is well prepared for this change, having 10 years’ development and five years’ production experience. At the EUHA Congress (14-16 October), Rayovac will unveil its advanced Mercury Free range with some significant performance enhancing features, as well as additions to its exclusive Rayovac ProLine Business Builder programme plus

Starkey has been showcasing its impressive portfolio at a series of study days. The events focused on supporting its large range of products from the spectacle range of hearing solutions. The Starkey portfolio, which can be seen at www. spectaclehearingsystems.co.uk offers both an alternative to a conventional hearing aid solution as well as superb marketing potential, says the company. Starkey Hearing Technologies also recognises the need to support the sales process and ensure that their customers are technically superb.

The study days provide an in-depth understanding of prescribing, fitting and verifying bone conduction spectacles from Bruckhoff and BHM and also the new Varibel air conduction spectacle range with advanced steps in improving hearing in noise using four directional microphones built within the arms. The next study day is available on 6 August at the Gatwick Hilton.

For more information visit the website or call 0500 262 131.

other new and exciting packaging and technical advances.

Then on the Wednesday evening, a hand-picked cohort of guests will come together to celebrate the 2015 European Audiologist of the Year winner, who will be crowned during the prestigious Evening of Excellence, sponsored

by Rayovac and EHIMA. Visit the Rayovac stand E02 in Hall 4A during EUHA to find out more.

For further information contact: Rayovac Twitter: @HearWithRayovac Facebook: Rayovac hearing aid batteries www.rayovac.eu

True wireless freedom for Cochlear Nucleus®6 users Wireless devices provide freedom to easily explore audio without the constraints of wires and bulky components required by less advanced systems.

Cochlear delivers this truly wireless freedom.

Cochlear Wireless Accessories allow convenient and improved effective hearing performance in situations that are often a challenge for users:

For further information contact: Suzie Bryant, Starkey Laboratories UK T: +44 (0)161 483 2200 F: +44 (0)161 483 9833 E: marketing@starkey.co.uk www.starkey.co.uk / www.starkey.ie

• Hearing over a distance or in noise • Understanding conversation on a mobile phone or listening to music • Listening on the TV at a preferred volume Cochlear offers a full range of wireless accessories, which fit discreetly and seamlessly into modern life. Since each Cochlear Nucleus®6 Sound Processor can be paired with up to three accessories and a Phone Clip, there’s no need to choose.

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

Puma to launch its new F series PRO28F and PRO35F audiometric booths and new website at EUHA Congress The Italian company will be introducing PRO28F and PRO35F, new audiometric booths F series with higher soundproofing performance, new elegant design, innovative internal acoustic material, light and quick to install for compact and modular solutions.

The main feature of F series is the innovative internal acoustic material, perfectly matched with class I fibre.

These materials are fireproof, washable and very resistant.

The noise reduction and internal acoustics are now outstanding, says Puma, and the light-weight booths can be installed anywhere.

The new PRO28F series is available in two sizes: standard 1x1m, and slim 0.7x1m, on wheels so that they can be moved from one room to another. PRO35F series is modular and allows configurations up to 3x3m.

According to Mr Mauro Muselli, Sales Director and CEO of Puma: “This new series is an innovation in the ENT field, which has remained stuck in old concepts of weight and solidity, features that are often complicated to manage both for the positioning and for the installation. In fact, our booths are easy and quick to install without the aid of specialised staff.

Experience our silence at stand B-06 – Hall 4a.” Puma is also launching its new website www.pumasrl.it – a clean, transparent and user-friendly website to connect the company to its clients and to end users.

For further information contact: Puma soundproofing T: +39 02 3288055 E: info@pumasrl.it www.pumasrl.it

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Turtle Beach launches HyperSound Clear™ audio solution Turtle Beach Corporation, a leadingedge audio technology company, has announced the introduction of its UK based EMEA & APAC organisation and preparations to launch their first hearing healthcare product, HyperSound Clear™ later this year. A first-of-its-kind directed audio solution for people with hearing loss, HyperSound Clear delivers rich, 3D sound to the targeted listener to improve sound clarity and speech intelligibility for a crisp, clear home entertainment listening experience.

HyperSound® technology is a fundamentally new approach to sound delivery that utilises thin panels to generate an ultrasound beam that carries audio through the air. The panels direct sound in a narrow, controlled beam; much the way a flashlight directs a beam of light. When an individual enters the beam, they hear immersive 3D audio, similar to wearing a surround sound headset. Additionally, HyperSound Clear can be programmed to

an individual’s specific hearing profile by utilising NAL-R. The company also announced that Chris Auty assumes the role of Managing Director, EMEA and APAC, and will be responsible for HyperSound Clear’s rollout into emerging markets across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

For further information contact: Turtle Beach Corporation E: int@hypersoundhearing.com

Cochlear™ Nucleus® Aqua+ the world’s first waterproof behind the ear solution for cochlear implants users The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Aqua+ is a formfitting, easy-to-use accessory that allows Cochlear Nucleus 5 and Nucleus 6 Sound Processor users to hear while taking a bath, swimming or snorkelling.

Aqua+ is a flexible, watertight sleeve that simply fits over their sound processor behind the ear. A special waterproof coil then connects to the sound processor within the sleeve. This is the most discreet, comfortable

solution on the market, the company explains, as there is no need for cumbersome bulky extra parts or wiring.

Nucleus 5 and Nucleus 6 Sound Processors already have a high water resistance rating of IP571; with Aqua+, the rating achieved is increased to IP682. Aqua+ 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 that allows the form-fitting sleeve to be used numerous times without having to replace it.

1 Only when used with a rechargeable battery.

2 Rechargeable battery required.

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

Siemens Insio: custom hearing aid family with the world’s first binaural OneMic directional microphone system Though smaller than its predecessor models, the new Siemens Insio custom hearing aids are now equipped with the innovative binax technology as well. This enables the hearing instruments in the left and right ear to automatically exchange audio signals with one another wirelessly, even among the particularly small models placed deep in the auditory canal. This is how single microphone,

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‘OneMic’, devices can offer binaural directional hearing – a world first.

For further information contact: Mark Laben, UK Product & Marketing Manager, Sivantos Limited, T: +44 (0)1293423725 E: mark.laben@sivantos.com www.sivantos.co.uk

smart optics creates new options for audiology products

Just in time for EUHA in Nürnberg on 14-16 October, smart optics presents its newest product in the audiology market: the mono scan – the shop solution scanner is developed to scan one impression and combines high quality with a great price-performance ratio.

Furthermore important to know: ds production, duo scan and the new mono scan are in progress to HIMSA-interface. It will allow hearing care professionals to record clientrelated tasks in a unified system to rationalise the workflow.

For further information contact: smart optics T: +49 234/ 29 8280 F: +40 234/ 29 2820 E: info@smartoptics.de www.smartoptics.de

Introducing the Sound Relief iOS Mobile App

Restored Hearing have to announced the imminent release of their Sound Relief iOS mobile app. The Sound Relief app will allow users to quickly and simply track tinnitus severity, monitor triggers, and alleviate their tinnitus with Restored Hearing’s renowned sound therapy. The application will be released in the iTunes App Store in early Autumn and will be free to download for all.

Key features include: • Daily Diary • Monthly Tracker • Sound Therapy Free Trial • Progress Reports for Doctors • Online and Offline Usage • Syncs with web application also.

Restored Hearing will be demonstrating the app at this year’s BTA Conference in Manchester on 23rd September 2015 and at the EUHA Congress in Nürnberg 14 - 16 October 15. To see the app in action, make sure to pop by their stand and say hello.

For further information contact: Gillian, Restored Hearing T: +353851091623 E: marketing@restoredhearing.com Web: www.restoredhearing.com Twitter : @RestoredHearing

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New on contract – Kamplex hearing aids

PC Werth has announced the launch of the UK’s newest range of NHS hearing aids.

Kamplex Hearing Aids are now on contract and available to all NHS audiology departments via NHSSC. Introducing the new Kamplex K200D BTE suitable for mild to severe hearing losses. The Kamplex K200D has a slim tube option for high frequency losses and a good size volume control for your patients with poor dexterity.

Also introducing the new Kamplex KITE

instant-fit ITE solution for same day fittings, without the need to send off impressions.

Quick to fit with the all-new and intuitive K-Fit fitting software.

An introduction can be arranged by emailing hearingaids@kamplex.co.uk For further information contact: PC Werth T: + 44 (0)20 8772 2700 E: sales@kamplex.co.uk www.kamplex.co.uk

Interacoustics moves to brand new headquarters At the end of June, Interacoustics turned a page in the company’s nearly 50 years of existence and moved to their new custombuilt headquarters in the town of Middelfart, Denmark.

For the past year, contractors have been busy getting Interacoustics’ new building ready. Finally, on June 29, the 150 employees could walk into the impressive 6,000m2 building and find their new workstations.

President of Interacoustics, Carsten Kind said: “Our new workplace is an investment in our future. It exemplifies innovation and creativity, and together, we can grow new ideas and create great solutions.”

Interacoustics’ new building takes the form of an outer triangle with a central atrium. The impressive three-storey open plan design has wonderful views out over the surrounding landscape. The furniture is of classic modern Danish design, and meeting rooms are named

according to three fundamental pillars of Interacoustics: Technology, Internationalisation and Innovation.

INDUSTRY UPDATES

Powerful software for patient management & image and video capture

Digitally Soft from OPTOMIC is a powerful tool in the doctor´s office. It manages the clinical record of the patient and captures videos or still images easily.

The reports are quickly created and can be personalized with the results and photos captured during the examination. Image comparison (before and after) is also a useful feature.

The interface of the program follows the work flow of the consultation, saving time and increasing comfort.

The possibility of working in a network allows for the whole department to share the same database.

In summary, the Digitally Soft software is user friendly being a complete and reliable patient management system that saves the patient´s clinical records, photos and videos in an efficient and organized way.

For further information contact: OPTOMIC T: +34 918 03 57 14 E: export@optomic.com

For further information contact: Interacoustics E: info@interacoustics.com www.interacoustics.com

Turtle Beach Corporation and Battery Benelux sign distribution partnership Turtle Beach Corporation, a leading-edge audio technology company, has signed a new strategic partnership with Battery Benelux BV, a Dutch wholesaler for hearing healthcare products, for the distribution of the company’s breakthrough hearing healthcare product, HyperSound Clear™, across the Benelux countries (Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg).

According to Chris Auty, Managing Director, HyperSound EMEA & APAC, “For 25 years Battery Benelux has proven themselves as a key partner for hearing care professionals across the Benelux region, and in doing so has built a reputation based on quality, flexibility and supportive service. I’m extremely pleased to be entering a Benelux distribution partnership with Edwin and his team; their commitment to the customers’ success makes them the ideal representative of HyperSound hearing solutions in the region.”

“I am very pleased with the cooperation

between Turtle Beach and our company,” added Edwin Mellink, CEO of Battery Benelux.

“With HyperSound Clear the breadth of our product range becomes even more compelling. HyperSound Clear is a unique high end television listening device that greatly improves the watching and especially listening experience of those people that are living with hearing loss. Furthermore, by means of the HyperFit fitting software, HyperSound Clear

can be customised to the hearing profile of the user. HyperSound Clear also enables the hearing health professional to offer a very distinctive and unique type of solution.”

HyperSound® technology is a fundamentally new approach to sound delivery that generates a highly directional, narrow beam of audio in the air, much like the way a flashlight directs a beam of light. When an individual enters the audio beam created by HyperSound Clear, they hear immersive 3D audio, and as a first-of-its-kind product for the hearing healthcare market, HyperSound Clear has been shown to improve sound clarity and speech intelligibility for people with hearing loss for a crisp, clear home entertainment listening experience.

For further information contact: Turtle Beach Corporation E: int@hypersoundhearing.com

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Puretone: International Distributor Study Day 2015 It was a delightful sunny day in the heart of Kent in June 2015. Puretone brought together many of their International Distributors from all over the world to the beautiful historic Aylesford Priory.

Transportation to the venue from the hotel was in a double decker red London bus.

The guests were introduced to the company’s latest range of hearing systems, the ‘P Series’, along with ‘Purefit 6’ software. With the latest technology including wireless accessories, combined with ergonomic design, the product range offers a first class hearing experience.

Puretone is a leading force in the manufacture and distribution of tinnitus management products and was delighted to have Bev Allen RHAD FSHAA as the guest speaker presenting a modern approach to tinnitus management.

The day was a great success and the evening then saw all the guests board a luxury river boat on the Medway River for a lavish buffet and dance.

Puretone would like to thank all of its guests and friends from all over the world who made this event a huge success.

For further information contact: Puretone Ltd T: +44 (0)1634 719427 F: +44 (0)1634 719450 E: info@puretone.net www.puretone.net

Super Power Octane® Audina Hearing Instruments Inc. (Longwood, FL) has announced the release of the Super Power Octane® featuring iScroll®. The iScroll digital volume control provides a smooth easy-to-adjust gliding roller for patients who may have limited dexterity. Achieving 148dB of output and 88dB maximum gain, the product is available in a four, six or 12 channel configuration. Employing a customised dual receiver, the Octane achieves these power levels while maintaining stable performance free of feedback. Standard features include low level expansion, adaptive feedback cancellation, adaptive directional microphones (six and 12

channel only), voice prompts, t-coil, and up to four memories. The elegant case design provides the smallest possible packaging while still utilising a 675 battery. The entire Octane Family is P2i nano-coated for added protection against moisture. For appointments at EUHA email sales@audina.net.

For further information contact: Audina® Hearing Instruments T: +1 407 331 0077 F: +1 407 331 1141 E: sales@audina.net www.audina.net

Bone conduction hearing systems by BHM

BHM’s core competence is the development and production of bone conduction systems. Contrary to air conduction devices, the bone conduction systems transmit the energy in the form of tactile vibrations to the mastoid via the bone receiver and conductor plate. From there the signal travels as structure-borne sound via the skull bone to the cochlea.

Compared to AC hearing instruments, BC systems have a number of advantages: no ear mould, tubing or sealing problem, no irritation of the ear canal – the ear canal remains free.

Bone conduction-hearing systems are an ideal solution without any risk of surgery.

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Fitting strategy When the air-bone gap is between 25- and 30dB HL, bone-conduction is already appropriate.

BC systems are the appropriate fitting for microtia / atresia auris, severe stenosis of the ear canal, chronic middle ear drainage, allergic reaction to earmold materials, middle ear and mixed hearing loss or after surgery of the middle ear.

AN-Evo1 & contact star evo1 Due to the new technology of these spectacles the discomforting feeling of pressure could be eliminated, leading to a better life quality. Both spectacles can be combined with new fashionable and individual frames.

contact mini In order to give children, as well as adults, unilateral or bilateral hearing assistance at the right time, BHM has developed the contact mini. This discreet high-tech hearing system is particularly recommended in cases of aural atresia as well as anomalies in the auditory canal (microtia, anotia). The device is a preferred alternative treatment before surgery, or in cases when surgery is not the best solution. contact mini can be invisibly incorporated into a wide range of headpieces.

For further information contact: BHM www.bhm-tech.at

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Golfing for hearing dogs Vicki Skeels and The Hearing Care Centre of Colchester have raised £900 for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People at its annual Charity Golf Day held 1 July.

The event involved clients, business associates, friends and a good handful of players from the hearing aid manufacturers.

Representatives from Hearing Dogs also gave a presentation, introducing one of its highly trained working dogs, ‘Pebbles’.

“We are bowled over with the continuing generosity of our players and sponsors,” said Vicki. “In our daily work with hearing impaired people, we find that there is sometimes a limit to what hearing aids

can do for the profoundly deaf – and this is where a hearing dog can prove so valuable. We take great delight in supporting such a worthy cause.”

Industry sponsors and participants included Phonak, Resound, Unitron, Puretone, Oticon, Widex and Starkey.

For further information contact: Nancy Usher, Marketing & PR Manager, The Hearing Care Centre T: +44 (0)1206 760839 M: +44 (0)7884 295223 E: marketing@skeelshearing.co.uk www.skeelshearing.co.uk

Tinnitus Clinic leads with new integrative therapy Tinnitus Clinic patients are now supported with their emotional challenges thanks to a new integrative model of therapy.

Tinnitus patients often experience anxiety, depression and isolationism, alongside psychoacoustic issues like hyperacusis which can depreciate quality of life.

Tinnitus symptoms react to emotional stress (Baigi et al. 2011), a factor considered when the clinic developed the integrative pathway, which integrates CBT-like therapeutic support and psychodynamic models which improve the patients’ quality of life.

Julianne Mullen, resident therapist at The

Tinnitus Clinic, said: “The majority of clients suffering from severe tinnitus feel isolated after experiencing a range of negative emotions.

Patients benefit from sharing these struggles in a contained therapeutic environment with a suitably qualified professional.”

An observational study is being run to document the therapeutic model’s efficacy.

For further information contact: The Tinnitus Clinic Ltd, T: +44 (0)203 597 4988 E: enquiries@thetinnitusclinic.co.uk

New middle ear analyser from Interacoustics Interacoustics has announced the release of its new middle ear analyser, the AT235.

Interacoustics has combined 40 years of product development with innovative design to launch a new AT235 as a natural successor for their current AT235. The new AT235 is ideal for diagnostic and screening evaluations and is available with a full clinical test battery including 1000Hz probe tone and manual tympanometry for a thorough evaluation of the middle ear.

The AT235 includes multiple new features: • Large 10” adjustable colour display which provides a great overview of test results.

• Full clinical test battery.

• User-defined test protocols by combining

projector which is ideal for counselling and educational purposes.

• Choice between diagnostic and clinical probe with light indication.

• Optional wall mount.

• Direct printing.

different tests from the test battery into one test flow.

• HDMI output for display on monitor or

For further information contact: Interacoustics, Worldwide: E: info@interacoustics.com www.interacoustics.com United Kingdom: T: +44 (0)1698 208205 E: sales@interacoustics.co.uk www.interacoustics.co.uk

What’s your favourite book about surgery?

What novel have you found inspirational (professionally)?

We are preparing a feature on novels linked to surgeons, surgery, deafness or other ENT or hearing healthcare conditions and we’d love your input! All you need do is send us a short email (or tweet) with the book title and author and a sentence or two on why you found this book inspirational or indeed annoying.

Go on, it will only take a second to participate and we’d love to hear your recommendations for novels or memoirs linked to surgery or the field in general.

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