The world’s leading hearing aid manufacturer Phonak has launched the first custom invisible hearing aid made with a titanium shell. Titanium is a strong, corrosion-resistant metal that is often used in medical implants and aerospace technologies. The use of titanium to build the custom hearing aid shell in the ear canal offers numerous benefits over traditional acrylic materials.

Increased Strength: This stronger material has allowed the case to be up to 50% thinner. The improved strength means a reduction in shell breakage and downtime to re-shell.

Size reduction: the slimmer case of approximately 0.2mm together with 60% smaller electronics allowed for a size reduction of approximately 26%. This results in an improved fit rate of around 64% for people who want an invisible in-canal (IIC) hearing aid. This is especially relevant for hearing aid users who generally have smaller ear canals.

Reduced locking sensation (known as occlusion effect): Due to the reduced size and thinner shell, a deeper channel fit can be achieved, as well as an increased vent size. This reduces the feeling of blockage and the booming sound of your own voice. A larger vent allows better air flow and reduces moisture in the ear. This reduces the likelihood of ear infections or fungal growth.

The increase in battery life has been increased by approximately 20% due to the reduction in the size of the electronics and the improvement in the efficiency of the components.

Safer Fit Enhanced 3D modeling and titanium laser printing process allow a more precise and deeper custom fit to the unique shapes of your ear canal. This reduces unwanted slippage or movement of the hearing aid.

Increased Power and Range of Adjustment – There is now more room in the enclosure for more powerful amplifiers and receivers (speakers). We are able to adjust from mild to severe hearing loss with an invisible hearing aid solution.

Non-Allergenic Material: Titanium is an inert metal that is not known to cause allergic reactions. While some people are allergic to acrylic.

Enhanced Speech: Understanding and Comfort in Background Noise Phonak Virto B Titanium comes in Advanced or Premium models on the latest Belong chip platform. This incorporates the proprietary modes of the Phonak Autosense operating system to optimize performance in different listening environments automatically and seamlessly.

Highest moisture and dust resistance of all channel aids – now rated IP 68 Due to the improved modular housing of the microphone and battery and new materials, the ingress protection rating has been increased to IP68 , which is the first time in the world for a help on the channel. have this level of resistance to moisture, sweat and dust. This is especially important for deeper canal-fitting hearing aids that are placed in a moist, waxy, and humid environment. This significantly reduces the chance of device failure, which was previously a major issue for this style of hearing aid.

These great new generation hearing aids can be tried on for at least a month to experience the benefits they can provide in everyday life.