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December 7, 2023
Solar Ear Hearing Aid HD-48
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Updated on December 12, 2023
·Created on September 7, 2016
The Sohum hearing screening device is a non-invasive device that uses brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER or ABR) technology to screen neonates for hearing impairment.
The Sohum hearing screening device is a non-invasive device that uses brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER or ABR) technology to screen neonates for hearing impairment. It can screen both ears simultaneously, withstands background noise, does not require sedation, and is user-friendly for resource-constrained settings.
Target SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Public Sector Agencies, NGOs
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Sohum Innovation Lab, All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS), St.John's Medical College Hospital, Childrens Hospital in Hyderabad, Union Ministry of Science and Technology
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include SHOEBOX Audiometry.
Manufacturing/Building Method
Sohum Innovation Labs developed the Sohum hearing device prototype, which was launched for use in 2017 by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology. They are manufactured in India, and meet ISO 13485 standards.
Intellectural Property Type
Patent
User Provision Model
The device will be made available to Public Health Centers by the government. Healthcare workers will conduct screenings of neonates, and children testing positive for hearing loss will be connected to Sohum-certified audiologists for further care.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Design Specifications
Sohum uses brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER or ABR) technology for testing. The device checks both ears simultaneously, is non-invasive, and doesn't require sedation. It can filter out clinic ambient noise from the test signal, and is battery operated.
Technical Support
Unknown, still at prototyping phase
Replacement Components
Batteries
Lifecycle
Unknown, still at prototyping phase
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
This hearing screening device was designed to measure auditory waves via three electrodes placed on a baby's head, filter out health clinic ambient noise, be non-invasive, be user-friendly for clinics in low-resource settings, and be low-cost and portable.
Vetted Performance Status
ISO 13485 certified, Clinical trials performed on adults, testing at five clinical centers
Safety
Unknown, still at prototyping phase
Complementary Technical Systems
Battery operated
Academic Research and References
None
Compliance with regulations
The device is certified by the Ministry of Science and Technology and ISO 13485 standards.
Evaluation methods
The manufacturer cites clinical trials of auditory testing with users
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