FDA authorized first OTC hearing aid software to be used in Apple’s AirPods Pro
On Sep. 12, 2024, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the first over-the-counter (OTC) hearing…
Small robot made big difference for cochlear implant patient at Oregon Health & Science University
On Jan. 24, 2024, Oregon Health & Science University announced that Pamela Runner, 77, of Corvallis, became the…
FDA finalized historic rule enabling access to Over-the-Counter hearing aids for millions of Americans
On Oct. 19, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration final rule establishing Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids to improve…
The FDA granted Department of Veterans Affairs first ever compassionate use for 3D-printed hearing device
On Mar. 11, 2021, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it had received compassionate use approval…
Siemens introduced Eclipse, an ultra discreet completely-in-the-canal hearing instrument
On Mar. 29, 2012, Siemens, now Sivantos, introduced Eclipse , an ultra discreet completely-in-the-canal hearing instrument. The history…
Siemens introduced Aquaris, the world’s first waterproof, dust proof, and shock-resistant digital hearing aid
On Apr. 5, 2011, Siemens, now Sivantos, introduced Aquaris, the world’s first waterproof, dust proof, and shock-resistant digital…
Siemens launched Centra, the world’s first in-office digital earmold impression scanner
On May 16, 2006, Siemens, now Sivantos, launched Centra, the world’s first in-office digital earmold impression scanner. The…
Siemens launched iScan, the world’s first in-office digital earmold impression scanner
On Mar. 31, 2005, Siemens, now Sivantos, launched iScan, the world’s first in-office digital earmold impression scanner. This…
Siemens introduced Acuris, the first hearing instrument featuring a wireless system, e2e wireless, small enough to fit in CICs
In 2004, Siemens, now Sivantos, introduced Acuris, the first hearing instrument featuring a wireless system, e2e wireless, small…
Siemens launched Triano, the first hearing instrument with three microphones
In 2002, Siemens, now Sivantos, launched Triano, the first hearing instrument with three microphones. This new hearing system…
Siemens introduced Prisma, the first digital hearing instrument featuring a twin microphone
In 1997, Siemens, now Sivantos, introduced Prisma, the first digital hearing instrument featuring a twin microphone. The history…
Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center established with $7 million gift from Prentice Bloedel
On Dec. 16, 1988, the Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center was established through a $7 million gift…
Siemens launched Telos, the world’s first remote control for hearing technology
In 1987, Siemens, now Sivantos, launched Telos, the world’s first remote control for hearing technology. Digital hearing aids…
Siemens presented the Siretta 339, the first in-the-ear hearing instrument
In 1966, Siemens, now Sivantos, presented the Siretta 339, the first in-the-ear hearing instrument. The history of electrical…
Siemens launched the Auriculette 326 its first behind-the-ear hearing instrument
In 1959, Siemens, now Sivantos, launched the Auriculette 326 its first behind-the-ear hearing instrument. The history of electrical…
Siemensﾠ began ﾠfirstﾠ serial ﾠproduction ﾠofﾠ hearing ﾠinstruments
In 1910, Siemens, now Sivantos,ﾠ beganﾠ the ﾠfirst ﾠserialﾠ production ﾠof ﾠhearingﾠ instruments. The history of electrical hearing…
Siemensﾠ developedﾠ theﾠ Phonophor, the firstﾠ Technicalﾠ solutionﾠ forﾠ hearing ﾠloss
In 1878, Siemens, now Sivantos,ﾠdevelopedﾠ the ﾠPhonophor, the first ﾠtechnicalﾠ solutionﾠ for ﾠhearing ﾠloss. The history of electrical…