The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the first over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid software device, Hearing Aid Feature, designed to be used with compatible versions of the Apple AirPods Pro headphones. This means people in the US can now purchase a hearing aid without a prescription.
The US body says this is the first over-the-counter device to receive such approval.It was a capability that was showcased by Apple , but came with the caveat that it would only be accessible to customers after regulatory approval has been received.
It now means people with hearing difficulties in the United States can now get their hands on a hearing aid without the need for a prescription. “The test is simple to take, utilizes a standard clinical approach called pure-tone audiometry, leverages advanced acoustic science, and provides users with an interactive experience. When a user completes the test, they will see an easy-to-understand summary of their results in a personalized hearing profile for AirPods Pro, which is stored privately and securely in their Health app,” the Cupertino-based company noted of the new feature.
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