Several companies pulled out before or shortly after releasing hearing devices, but those that did make it to market included Bose Hearphones and Nuheara IQ Buds. The intent of the FDA move was to enable people with mild to moderate hearing loss to buy hearing aids without consulting medical specialists.īose was one of several companies that responded to the FDA statement by undertaking development of less expensive hearing assistance devices.
People with hearing issues resisted buying hearing aids due to high cost (estimated at more than $2,000 per ear). with hearing impairment actually sought help.
The FDA move followed a study that showed only 20% of the then 30 million people in the U.S. The SoundControl Hearing Aids are the next step in Bose’s 6-year technology trail after a 2016 FDA decision to stop enforcing hearing aid regulations that required a medical examination or special waiver in order purchase hearing aids. Sales in other states will follow, but Bose did not indicate when nationwide availability will occur.
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The OTC hearing aids will have dedicated Bose support and come with 90-day free trial. Starting May 18, customers in Massachusetts, Montana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas will be able to buy SoundControl Hearing Aids for $850. The devices will be available for purchase in five states this month. In some cases, we ask vendors to loan us their products to review. For more details, see How we Fund our Work.Bose recently announced the company’s FDA-cleared SoundControl Hearing Aids. (This does not effect the price you pay). If you use these links when you buy products we write about, we may earn commisions from qualifying purchases as an Amazon Associate or other affiliate program participant.
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