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Innovative microscope technology from ATMOS for intuitive,reliable viewing

One exhibit which attracted a great deal of attention at the 13th International Conference on CochlearImplants and Other Implantable Auditory Technologies in Munich this year, was the ‘ATMOS i View 31 Pro’, aspecial microscope for use in cochlear surgery from the company Atmos Medizintechnik. Participants in theconference ‘Temporal Bone Lab’ also worked with i View Microscopes and gained a practical impression oftheir excellent visual and operating qualities. Dr John Martin Hempel, Chief Consultant at Munich University’sGroßhadern Clinic, sums up his impressions: “The depth of focus and the marvellous light provided by thismicroscope are definitely outstanding. With other – considerably more expensive – microscopes, surgeonsalways have to be aware of the danger of overheating and damaging tissues when using the full lightingcapacity. With the Atmos microscope, this restriction simply no longer applies.”

Professor Dr Susan Arndt, Consultant at the ENT University Clinic,Freiburg (Head of the Outpatient Operating Center, Deputy Head, CochlearImplant Section), is impressed by the Atmos i View’s 3-dimensionality andpraises the microscope’s simplified design and its ease of handling.

Atmos CEO Peter Greiser says: “The i View stands for a new generation ofmicroscopes. Many specialists have told us that it exactly fulfils their needs.”

ATMOS i View PRO uses state-of-the-art LED technology. Thanksto the high light intensity, the operation field is much more brightlyilluminated, without any warming of the tissues.

The microscope enables the adaption of digital cameras and canalso be equipped with an integrated video camera and can beconnected up to endoscopy cameras.

Atmos has designed every aspect of the i View PRO with anoptimum user workflow in mind. As well as its optical qualities,users praised the beautifully smooth movement of the mechanics.

For further information contact: ATMOS MedizinTechnik, Web: www.atmosmed.com

Easily gain confidence during cochlear implant surgery

Intraoperative recordings during cochlear implant surgery create confidence that the implant is stimulating theauditory nerve. So far, such intraoperative recordings required long cables, a PC and complex software tooperate.

With the Cochlear™ Nucleus® CR220 Intraoperative Remote Assistant users can now gain the confidence atthe press of a button. The handheld device which wirelessly connectsto the sound processor is very easy to operate.

Within minutes the Nucleus CR220 measures electrode imped-ances, captures a full T-NRT profile and allows users to observe thestapedius reflex. The recorded data can easily be exported to CustomSound® to support sound processor fitting.For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04, Email: [email protected]: www.cochlear.com

Injection laryngoplasty courses with RadiesseTM Voice

Merz Voice Business organises and supports multiple hands-on courses on injection laryngoplasty. Thesecourses aim at consultants, trainees and career grade doctors who are keen in offering an enhanced service topatients with voice disorders. Delegates have the opportunity to practise different injection techniques; underGA and in-office techniques (see advert on page 42).

RADIESSE Voice (Calcium Hydroxylapatite – CaHA) injectable implant consists of synthetic CalciumHydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres with a diameter range of 25 to 45µm, suspended in an aqueous gelcarrier. These consistently shaped and sized particles have proven safe and biocompatible while allowinggradual tissue growth for a long lasting augmentation shown to be effec-tive up to 12 months or longer in many patients. RADIESSE Voice is conve-nient to use without preparation or mixing and comes with an easy-to-useneedle.For further information contact: Merz Voice Business Customer Service UK: www.MerzTraining.comTel: +31 (0)612 509 856 Tel: +44 (0)208 236 3516 Username: MerzTrainingFax: +31 (0)407 440 02 Fax: +44 (0)208 236 3500 Password: Access150KDEmail: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: www.radiesse-voice.com (This site is for the use of health care professionals only)

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Learn about rehabilitation andhearing implant technologyon the MED-EL blog

The MED-ELblog provides awide range ofinformative arti-cles on hearingloss and hearingimplant systems.It keeps candi-dates and recipi-ents informedon the latestdevelopments in this area. The MED-EL blog iswritten in an easy-to-understand language and canbe used by professionals to provide an introductionto hearing implant systems for their patients.

Articles are written in English by, or in coopera-tion with, leading experts from the field, and cover arange of disciplines including rehabilitation, explana-tions of each type of hearing implant, stories fromimplant recipients, technology updates and otheruseful information for recipients and professionals.

Two articles are posted each week which readerscan share with their office and clients. Users cansubscribe to the blog so that each article is deliveredstraight to their email inbox when it is published.

The blog is available at www.medel.com/blog.For further information contact: MED-EL,Tel: +43 5 77 88 5,Email: [email protected]: www.medel.com

Counselling cochlear implantusers starts with insight

Helping patients toget the most out oftheir cochlearimplant systemoften begins bysimply asking themabout their ownexperiences.However, manypatients find it diffi-cult to rememberhow often and howlong they use theirsound processor.

The CochlearNucleus® 6 clinical software gives users objective insightsand trending reports that can be analysed in manydifferent ways; e.g. about how much speech your patientwas exposed to, how long the sound processor has beenused and whether volume or sensitivity has been changed.

Imagine how counselling discussions could improve bystarting with insight from Nucleus 6 data logging. Getready to start a better conversation with Nucleus 6.For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04, Email: [email protected]: www.cochlear.com

DTR Medical to showcase latest productdevelopments at Medica 2014

Leading single-use surgical instrument manufacturer, DTR Medical Ltd, is setto showcase a range of its latest product developments at Medica – theworld’s largest healthcare exhibition.

Medica, which will be held at Messe Düsseldorf in Germany from 12 –15 November, is expected to attract over 130,000 visitors across the fourdays, with exhibitors from more than 70 countries.

DTR Medical will feature a number of new products from its extensiveinstrument range, including the high quality stainless steel and TungstenMicro Needle Electrodes, offering first time sharpness with fine, precisetissue dissection.

Also showcasing at the event will be Vannas scissors; a cost effective solu-tion without compromising on quality, made to the highest standards withfine sharp cutting points necessary for precise work.

Located this year in Hall 16 F42 on the Wales Pavilion, the DTR teamlook forward to welcoming you to the show and to discuss your single-usesolution, says the company. For further information contact: DTR Medical, Tel: +44 (0)1792 797 910, Email: [email protected]: www.dtrmedical.com Twitter: @dtrmedical

A new CliP® – NiTiFLEX Stapes Prosthesis

KURZ Medizintechnik GmbH proudlypresents: NiTiFLEX – a stapes prosthesiswhich features highly reduced applicationforce due to the CliP® with the specialcurved design and made of superelasticNitinol. This material is most flexible yetsturdy. It allows for highly reduced appli-cation force to the incus and thus is engi-neered for secure, soft and optimisedapplication.

The NiTiFLEX was developed in closeconjunction with the University ENTDepartment of Tuebingen and theInstitute of Engineering andComputational Mechanics, Stuttgart(ITM) Germany.

“Coupling is most important to the post-op hearing result,” notes Dr Ing A Eiber fromthe ITM. Thus, the benefits of CliP® pros-theses are found in standardisation andattachment: regardless of the surgeon, theNiTiFLEX is coupled onto the incus always inthe same way. Further, the prosthesis isconnected to the ossicle lateral and medialfor optimised acoustical signal transportation.

NiTiFLEX – a NEW stapes prosthesis witha CliP® of superelastic Nitinol and a shaft ofpure titanium.

This is KURZ Middle Ear Intelligence.For further information contact: Rikke Schriver Karlsson, Marketing Director & Sales Manager, Heinz Kurz GmbH Medizintechnik ,Email: [email protected]: www.kurzmed.com

New prosthesis provides optimisedapplication and coupling.


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Facial Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive

Mack Cheney, Tessa Hadlock October 2014, CRC Press ISBN 9781482240917, 1244 pp, 900 Illustrations, £287• A comprehensive resource featuring world-renowned

editors and contributors drawn from the fields offacial plastic surgery, otolaryngology, and dermatology

• Emphasises evidence-based medicine• Presents step-by-step procedures accompanied by

beautiful medical illustrations• Includes four DVDs containing operative videosFacial Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive covers the fullrange of aesthetic and reconstructive techniques in facialplastic surgery, capturing a broad scope of intellectualenergy and surgical creativity while preserving important elements of the historic work atrenowned institutions. Authors from disparate specialties including plastic surgery, oral andmaxillofacial surgery, oculoplastic surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, derma-tology and other disciplines have been brought together to produce a text that representsthe best of cross-specialty collaboration.

The first part of the book supplies extensive anatomic descriptions and importantinformation on facial ageing, flap reconstruction, and applied skin physiology; the secondincludes detailed step-by-step illustrations documenting the latest techniques for aestheticand reconstructive procedures of the eyelids, nose, ears, face, and head and neck. The thirdpart focuses on conditions such as paralysis and craniofacial syndromes, which affectmultiple areas of the face. The final part is devoted to new and exciting developmentssuch as facial transplantation.

This book provides basic knowledge in facial plastic surgery for trainees as well as expe-rienced practitioners, with detailed descriptions of the latest surgical techniques and adeliberate emphasis on evidence-based medicine. The book is accompanied by an eBook,allowing access wherever the surgeon may be, and four DVDs with a wealth of operativevideos.For further information contact: CRC Press / Taylor & Francis Group,Tel: +44 (0)1235 400 524,Email: [email protected]: www.crcpress.com

Tracheostomy dressingTrach-Dress F nowavailable in the UK

Kapitex Healthcare has announced that itsleading tracheostomy dressing Trach-Dress Fis now available on prescription in the UK.

The Trachi-Dress F – Tracheostomy /Cannula Dressing has been designed todeliver high performance in both absorp-tion and retention of secretions to providean optimal healing environment.Absorption and retention are key factors ofa successful tracheostomy dressing – dueto its high density and the vast number ofpores – the Trachi-Dress F dressing’s abilityto absorb and retain is significantlyenhanced – when compared with otherdressings.

Trach-Dress F has a special non-adherentwound contact layer, thereby making it lesspainful or damaging upon removal. Its cutaway ‘key hole’ allows easy applicationaround the tracheal tube.For further information contact: Kapitex,Email: [email protected] Web: www.kapitex.com

Introducing the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Aqua+

The new Cochlear™ Nucleus® Aqua+ opens up a whole new world of water activities to Nucleus recipi-ents by offering the only waterproof behind-the-ear solution. Whether it’s a pool, lake or ocean, userscan jump in right away and will be able to hear every drop of it.

The Nucleus Aqua+ has been designed to be simple to use. It is a soft, flexible silicone sleeve that fitseasily over a Cochlear Nucleus 5 or Nucleus 6 Sound Processor with rechargeable batteries. It is worncomfortably on the ear and works with the specially designed waterproof Aqua+ Coil offering a water-rating protection of IP68. The system is quick and easy to use making swimming altogether more enjoy-able.For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04, Email: [email protected]: www.cochlear.com

Free Doctor to Doctor Booklets from Karl StorzKarl Storz Endoscopy has continued to make huge contributions to education across allsurgical specialities worldwide. With their ongoing commitment to surgical education andthe support of courses, workshops and new pioneering surgical techniques, Karl Storz hasdeveloped a huge library of literature in the form of their famous silver Doctor to Doctorbooklets. These are written by doctors and surgeons for doctors and surgeons on topics ofinterest or to describe a new surgical technique. Further material includes the popularEndoWorlds and EndoGrams which provide brief overviews of new surgical techniques.Please visit the Karl Storz website for a full listing of publications on www.karlstorz.com.Alternatively, contact the Karl Storz Endoscopy UK Ltd Customer Service Department for a fulllist of publications currently available.

For further information contact: Karl Storz Endoscopy UK Ltd on Tel: +44 (0)1753 503500,Fax: +44 (0)1753 578124, or Email: [email protected] Please specify the area of interest on the Reader Enquiry Service when requesting literature.

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The importance of being trained

Offering a service above expectations is a central belief ofRESONANCE’s business vision. This can be achieved onlythrough training: sales and technical training guarantees theacquisition of the knowledge, skills and competenciesneeded to deliver first class customer care.

The aim of RESONANCE’s training workshops is toobserve and analyse market trends and needs and also tosupport the development of the product range with dedi-cated technical training. Maintaining and updating profes-sionalism and skills, beyond initial qualifications is central tothis belief.

With these values in mind, RESONANCE organisedtraining at the MRS production site in Bergamo, Italy, and inSeptember delegates of AudioClínica Reabilitação AuditivaLda from Portugal met their colleagues of Baraa Companyfor Medical Supplies Ltd from Jordan and of UAB Kavitafrom Lithuania – a real international session!

Sometimes RESONANCE training takes place at anexternal location such as the offices of its distributor inEcuador, PROAUDIO, that made available its stunning loca-tion in Quito for a dedicated training session organised forSouth American distributors: Silvher Ltda from Colombia,Tecnomédica S.A. from Costa Rica, J. Passuni and cia. S.A.C.from Perù and Centro Auditivo S.R.L from Paraguay.

For further information contact: Mario Cambiaghi,Operational Manager,Tel: +39 035 712091,Email: [email protected]: www.mrselectronics.it/RESONANCE

88% of customers wouldrecommend RaVoR™ technique

Sutter Medizintechnik is a leading manufacturer of highquality ENT instrumentation and radiofrequency equip-ment. The safety and efficacy of the RadiofrequencyVolume Reduction (RaVoR™) technique for treatment ofhypertrophic inferior turbinates for example has been welldocumented.

A survey of ENT doctors using the Sutter CURIS gener-ator and RaVoR™ technique has revealed a very high level ofcustomer satisfaction. Respondents are not only highlysatisfied with the system, they would recommend it tocolleagues with an 88% probability. Furthermore reliabilityand ease of handling of the system were rated at over 90%.Satisfaction with the daily clinical outcomes, for inferiorturbinates for example was rated at 90%. When askedabout the cost of instrumentation, the system also ratedhighly at 84% for cost effectiveness of the high qualityreusable probes.

This excellent user feedback reinforces the positive find-ings of clinical studies such as the placebo-controlled studyby Bran (2012) that highlights the effi-cacy and high patient satisfaction withthe RaVoR technique.For further information contact: Sutter,Web: www.sutter-med.com

The Cochlear™ Baha® Control App –Smarter hearing – Wireless freedom

Patients can now turn their smartphone intoa remote control for their Cochlear™ Baha® 4Sound Processors: with a click or a swipe thepatients can discreetly control their BahaSound Processors settings. To use the BahaControl App, patients need to pair theirBaha 4 Sound Processor with a CochlearWireless Phone Clip. The Wireless PhoneClip lets patients take calls, listen to music, play games and watch movieswith the sound streamed directly to the processor.

Some of the features included in the Baha Control App:• Adjust volume and mute Baha 4 Sound Processor.• Change and label programs.• Activate and adjust volume of the wireless accessories.The Baha Support App is available in six languages and can be down-loaded free of charge for iPhone, iPad and Android devices. The audiolo-gist or the patient can scan the following QR code to be redirected to theApp Store or to Google Play to download the Baha Support App. For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04, Email: [email protected]: www.cochlear.com

Prestigious award for the invention of thecochlear implant

On 19 September Dr IngeborgHochmair, CEO of the Austrianhearing implant manufacturerMED-EL, received the 2014Ludwig Wittgenstein Prizefrom the Austrian researchcommunity in recognition ofher outstanding services to themedical technology sector.Since 1975, she has beenworking with her husband,Professor Erwin Hochmair to research hearing solutions. The work resultedin the first ever implantation of a micro-electronic multi-channel cochlearimplant in 1977. Since then the technology continues to be developedand advanced and they have opened up the world of hearing to over100,000 people with their technical innovations.

Dr Ingeborg Hochmair studied electrical engineering at the TechnicalUniversity of Vienna and was the first woman to gain a doctorate there inthis subject in 1979. She continued her scientific work at the University ofStanford and the University of Innsbruck. In 1990, with the employment ofthe first staff member, she laid the foundations for MED-EL, a companythat offers the world's largest portfolio of hearing implant solutions for allkinds of hearing loss. Dr Ingeborg Hochmair has already won multipleawards for her achievements in medicine and science. In 2013, she receivedthe prestigious Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award for thedevelopment of the modern cochlear implant.

The Ludwig Wittgenstein Prize conferred by the Austrian researchcommunity and named after the Austrian philosopher LudwigWittgenstein, is awarded every two years to scientists in recognition ofoutstanding achievements. The award is always given to an individualwhose research has been carried out in Austria or whose scientific work isof major importance for Austria. Candidates for the award can only benominated by members of the Scientific Committee of the Austrianresearch community.For further information contact: MED-EL,Tel: +43 5 77 88 5,Email: [email protected]: www.medel.com

Training session forSouth Americadistributors held atthe wonderful siteof PROAUDIO, inEcuador.


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GAES presents audiology & endoscopy line –GAESaudiotest

GAES, the Spanish hearing aid manufacturer recentlypresented its audiology and endoscopy equipment line:GAESaudiotest.

Founded over 65 years ago, today GAES is a worldwideorganisation exporting hearing aids and sound reductionbooth cabinets produced in-house, while also marketing audi-ology and endoscopy instruments under the service brandGAESaudiotest.

Conscious of the connection between hearing care profes-sionals and medical specialists, GAES has created a worldwidedistribution network, where local partners offer theGAESaudiotest product range.

On the audiology side, this product range encompasses:screening, diagnostic and clinical audiometers and tympa-nometers IPSI and contra.

The ENT product range comprises: endoscopy; HD otoscopes, HDsinuscopes, HD laryngoscopes, halogen, xenon and LED light sources,cameras 1CCD, 3CDD and HD and video-nasopharyngo-laryngoscopes.For further information contact: GAES Internacional Sales Dept,Tel: +34 93 3005800, Email: [email protected]: www.orl.gaes.es/electromedicina/catalogo/medical_equipment

DREAM CICMICRO – one of thesmallest CICs onthe market

Widex has introduced the ultra-small DREAM CIC MICRO, perfectfor those clients who appreciate avery discreet hearing solution.

Based on the DREAM platform,the CIC MICRO provides userswith sound like no other hearingaid. It is built on the TRUE ISP plat-form, proven to provide bettersound quality in situations withloud noise. This means that evenin very difficult listening situations,such as being at a restaurant or ata sporting event, users have state-of-the-art sound quality – despitewearing very small and discreethearing aids. The CIC MICRO alsoincludes a new PersonalAcclimatisation feature making iteasier for new hearing aid users inparticular to adapt to wearing ahearing aid. The addition of thenew CIC MICRO means theDREAM CICs are now available infour different variants: a wirelessCIC, and a non-wireless CIC –both with fitting ranges of up to80 and 90dB respectively. This flex-ibility means dispensers can findthe right solution for a wider rangeof clients with fewer re-fits.For further information contact:Widex,Web: www.widex.pro

The Cochlear™ Baha® Attract System – an invisible linkto better hearing

The new Cochlear™ Baha® Attract System uses magnets toconnect the sound processor to the BI300 Implant. The soundprocessor attaches to the external magnet which transmits thesound to the internal magnet, hidden under the skin.

Over 2,500 patients have already benefited from the solu-tion highlighting the positive outcome of the Baha AttractSystem and the results are excellent: • Professionals report a straightforward surgery without the

need for extensive bone removal while the implant has good osseointegration. The fitting proce-dures are easy and decrease the risk of feedback using the new feedback analyser.

• Adult patients are pleased with hearing performance (both in quiet and in noise environments)while retention is good without compromising comfort over consequent wearing periods.

• Paediatric patients obtain similar outcomes while parents experience peace of mind knowingthis unique solution offers a transition path should their kids’ hearing needs change.

The market feedback confirm the Baha Attract System is a success: it meets the patient needs interms of hearing performance, wearing comfort and minimal soft tissue complications.For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04, Email: [email protected]: www.cochlear.com

RESONANCE meets Brazilian partners

A few months ago MRS obtained ANVISA certification to distribute RESONANCE devices in Brazil and in August we organised a full trainingsession on RESONANCE products, procedures, hardware and software for some delegates from the new distributor. PHONAK do Brazilalready has a strong reputation, nevertheless technically trained partners are more likely to have theconfidence and skills necessary to perform at a high level, for an outstanding customer experience andpunctual after sales services. Training is one of RESONANCE’s pillars for a deep, close relationship withits distributors worldwide, therefore it has been a pleasure to invite and host Claudio D’Agosto(Phonak do Brazil Responsible), Carlos José Leite and Julio Okada (technical experts) to visit the MRSproduction site in Italy. The RESONANCE commercial and technical training sessions include not justteaching but bilaterals on distribution strategies and further technical developments based on marketrequirements. The trainees enjoyed three days of information and knowledge in a friendly professionalatmosphere that included Italian food and some time to visit the cities of Milan and Bergamo. TheRESONANCE team is always at the distributor’s disposal, and this has been made easier by meetingthem.For further information contact: Mario Cambiaghi, Operational Manager,Tel: +39 035 712091, Email: [email protected]: www.mrselectronics.it/RESONANCE

RESONANCE R35A combined device(audiometer and tympanometer) wasone of the subjects of the trainingsession held in Italy.


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Interacoustics introduces theAffinity2.0 Suite 2.5 withBinaural REM and more

Interacoustics A/S has introduced its Affinity Suite2.5. The upgrade includes new features that take theAffinity2.0 to the next level: • Binaural REM• Print to PDF • Tone decay• Additional

customisableshort cut keys

• Windows 8 drivers making installation onWindows 8 much easier.

The Binaural REM makes it easier and faster to doreal ear measurements. Making REM simultaneouslyon both ears saves time and means a more comfort-able fitting for the patient.

With the SKS10 Skull Simulator also beingcompatible with the Affinity2.0 Suite 2.5, clinicianscan perform technical measurements on boneanchored hearing solutions before fitting them toclients in the clinic. Print to PDF allows paperlessdocumenting of patients’ data and also for sharingdata with people who do not have access to theInteracoustics Suites. The upgrade applies to theCallistoTM and Equinox2.0 software modules as well.For further information contact: Worldwide: Email: [email protected]: www.interacoustics.comUK: Interacoustics UK, Tel: +44 (0)1698 208205,Email: [email protected]: www.interacoustics.co.uk

World’s first wireless IIC and elegant newdesignRITE solution are newest additions toOticon performance line

Tiny but breakthrough innovations fromOticon are creating big opportunities forpeople with hearing loss to get the soundquality and performance they expect withthe discreet aesthetics they want. Theworld’s first wireless IIC hearing instrumentcombines Oticon’s most advanced audi-ology and wireless connectivity in thesmallest form factor possible. Beyond itstiny size, the ultra-compact custom IIC is apowerhouse of audiological benefits builton Oticon’s powerful Inium processingplatform. A tiny, elegant and button-freedesignRITE that disappears discreetlybehind the ear and a new wireless CIC arethe other new small but innovative addi-tions to Oticon’s Performance Line. Thenew custom instruments and the designRITE provide excellent sound quality,performance personalised to the way the individual likes to hear and reducedlistening effort so people can stay active throughout the day.

“When it comes to hearing instruments, people with hearing loss, especiallyfirst-time users, have big expectations,” says Mark Collins of Oticon UK.“Balancing those big expectations with the desire for an invisible or ultra-discreetinstrument has been a challenge. With three new Oticon wireless solutions,hearing care professionals can now give clients the perfect combination ofaesthetics and performance – personalised to each individual’s specific needsand preferences.”

The wireless capabilities of the new instruments also allow users to talk hands-free on their cell or home phone, enjoy music, watch TV and much more withOticon’s integrated ConnectLine system.

A new small remote control, roughly the size of a modern car key, can be usedwith all wireless Oticon instruments. It enables users to adjust the volume of thehearing instruments and to switch between programs for a more pleasantlistening experience.

The new custom wireless IIC, CIC and designRITE are available in Alta, Neraand Ria. The three Performance Line families are each based on an integratedthree-tier approach – improved performance and personalisation and reducedlistening effort – proven to create a high level of client satisfaction. For further information contact: Mark Wallace, Oticon,Tel: +44 (0)1698 283363,Web: www.oticon.co.uk

Cochlear™ Nucleus® implant portfolio – aperfect fit for every ear

People are different and so is their hearingimpairment. The clinical challenge is toprovide solutions that fit individual condi-tions and needs. Cochlear provides a port-folio of implants and electrodes designed tooptimise the hearing potential of everypatient.

The introduction of the Nucleus® ProfileSeries, the world’s thinnest cochlear implantseries, further expands what is already theindustry’s preferred cochlear implant portfolio, says the company.

Patients will benefit from the Profile’s thinness and discreetness; whilesurgeons will appreciate its design, which makes it easier to implant and poten-tially reduce surgery time. This makes the Profile Implant the ideal platform forCochlear’s next generation of implants and electrodes.For further information contact: Cochlear AG, EMEA Headquarters, Tel: +41 61 205 04 04, Email: [email protected]: www.cochlear.com

PC Werth introduces its long-awaited total microsuctionsolution

Offered inconjunction withThe Hearing Lab,this all-in-oneapproach is theeasiest way forhearing profes-sionals to go from No-Suction to Pro-Suction:1. Book your training with The Hearing Lab2. Order your microsuction kit from PC Werth

(www.pcwerthstore.co.uk) and save £100 off yourtraining

3. Take delivery of your kit and complete yourtraining.

The microsuction kit is offered in portable orrechargeable formats, and comes complete withsupplies for 25 procedures. The kit also enjoys signifi-cant savings compared to buying components sepa-rately.

Tom Parker says: “Arranging suitable microsuctiontraining solution has been difficult. However, theHearing Lab’s set up needed little further discussion.”For further information contact: PC Werth or TheHearing Lab,Tel: +44 (0)20 8772 2700 (PC Werth) or +44 (0)7429 459299 (The Hearing Lab),Web: www.pcwerthstore.co.uk


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Rayovac launches nextgeneration packaging &improved implant battery

World leading hearingaid battery manufac-turer, Rayovac, haslaunched two excitingnew product innova-tions for 2014.

The Rayovac ProLinerange now has a freshnew look, with a number of improved featuresto its packaging. The company has alsolaunched an improved battery for cochlearimplant users – ‘Rayovac Implant Pro+’.

The new packaging, which features on bothProLine and new Implant Pro+ batteries,includes a double-dial along with a resealabledoor on the reverse to keep the batteriessecure. A ratchet feature has also been addedmaking the batteries much easier to dispense,and the tabs which keep the batteries fresh arenow up to 35 per cent larger, offering greatersupport to patients with dexterity issues.

The company has also invested significantlyin the development of the new ‘RayovacImplant Pro+’, which provides up to 30% morepower in the highest demand cochlear devices*.*Based on 20ma testing 2014For further information contact: Rayovac,Web: www.rayovac.eu

The all new P-Series hearing systems from Puretone

Puretone have announced the launch of the all-new family of digital hearing systems,featuring highly adaptive, proven technology that can be tailored exactly to customers’needs – the P-Series. The P-Series family consists of four levels of technology, the top ofthe range Series 1500, the advanced Series 680, the attractively priced Series 660 and theentry-level Series 640.

The P-Series includes innovative, practical features such as wireless operation andprogramming, SoundScape technology, Personal Noise Reductionand Speech Focused Directionality. This new technology is availablein traditional BTE and custom-made models, as well as open-fit andreceiver-in-the-ear formats.

Along with the launch of the new range, Puretone haveannounced the release of a brand new fitting software; Purefit 6,compatible with NOAH and our new wireless programming system.For further information contact: Puretone Ltd,Tel: +44 (0)1634 719427, Fax: +44 (0)1634 719450,Email: [email protected] Web: www.puretone.net

Interacoustics introducesthe next generation of ABR

Interacoustics A/S has announced the releaseof its software modules EP15, EP25 and VEMPversion 4.4, and ASSR version 1.2.5 for theEclipse. The new version of the EP 4.4 softwareintroduces many brilliant new features:• A research moduleThe research module licence provides a newdimension in the investigation of AEP record-ings, offering the export of waveforms andsessions, data logging of individual sweeps andthe import of WAV files for creating newstimuli, etc. • New print options

˚ Anonymouspatient prints

˚ Print to PDF

˚ Print Wizard• The CE-Chirp® LS stimulus family The introduction of the CE-Chirp® LS stimulusfamily is an overall improvement to the orig-inal CE-Chirp® stimulus family with the intro-duction of the NB CE-Chirp® LS and broad-band CE-Chirp® LS. Learn more on inter-acoustics.com/Eclipse.For further information contact: Worldwide: Email: [email protected]: www.interacoustics.comUK: Interacoustics UK, Tel: +44 (0)1698 208205,Email: [email protected] Web: www.interacoustics.co.uk

Oticon platinum sponsors at BAA 2014

Oticon will once again welcome back Douglas L Beck to deliverthree exciting new presentations at BAA 2014. Dr Beck will inspireaudiences with clinical useful insights from the latest peer-reviewedliterature, on two themes.

Dr Beck will present in Parallel Session 4 on Paediatric Fittings in2014. Reflecting on how many paediatric audiologists tend to fitamplification based on textbooks written decades ago, he will thendiscuss the dramatic changes to date. Based on independentauthors, he will explore what the contemporary literature (2010 to2014) says about noise reduction, adaptive directionality, extended bandwidths, adaptivecompression, FM, cochlear implants and more.

In the Sponsors Track, Dr Beck will present in two parts on Issues in Invisible HearingLoss. In Part One: ‘Invisibility and Audiograms’, he will explore the real acoustic world inrelation to the audiogram and address the spectral differences between speech and music.Revealing why an audiogram (in isolation) doesn’t tell us all we need to know to addresshearing and listening needs / demands related to invisible hearing loss, he will also reviewand address the usefulness of ‘Familiar/Common Sound Audiograms’. Exploring issuesrelated to invisible hearing loss in children, he will also reveal the role of reflex testing in allchildren and those suspected of ANSD.

In Part Two, Dr Beck will present on ‘Managing Invisible Hearing Loss’. Although theterm ‘invisible hearing loss’ may be relatively new, the hearing difficulties associated withinvisible hearing loss are well known to audiologists. He will address the technologies asso-ciated with improved ease of listening and address the importance of integrating the audi-tory and visual systems, maximising the signal to noise ratio and the importance of audi-bility, FM systems and remote microphone systems. Visit the Oticon stand at BAA forfurther information. For further information contact: Oticon,Tel: +44 (0)1698 283363, Web: www.oticonnhs.co.uk

Ida Institute launches 60-minute Ida Basics e-learning course

A new e-learning course from Ida Institute gives hearing care professionals and students apractical and inspiring introduction to the fundamentals of patient-centred care in audi-ology – in just 60 minutes. The Ida Basics Course features a variety of engaging, educa-tional components including: interactive exercises of real-life clinical dilemmas; a video of aclinical appointment; and short quizzes to assess understanding. Course work encouragesreflection on the clinician’s approach to patient care and suggests concepts and methodsfor improving current practices to provide more patient-centred care. The free, e-learningcourse can be completed in one 60-minute session or broken into smaller sessions andcompleted as time is available. It is accredited for continuing education credits by anumber of leading educational institutions around the world. The Ida Basics Course isanother of Ida Institute’s freely shared resources and is available on the Ida website atwww.idainstitute.com/ ida_basics/For further information contact: Ida Institute,Web: www.idainstitute.com/ida_basics/


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PATH Medical hold workshop for TrackingCentres during Munich Oktoberfest!

In September this year PathMedical held a workshop onits pathTrack software forPath tracking customers fromMunich, Hamburg, Cologneand Berlin. Path Medical waspleased to welcome SilkeFabian from the newbornhearing screening centreNorth-Rhine (pictured).

Path Medical’s own software solution, pathTrack offers the ability tosuccessfully track babies that have been screened in the newborn hearingscreening program offering quality-controlled follow-up and early inter-vention.

At the centre in Cologne, Silke Fabian and the team have been usingpathTrack for several years and have seen vast improvements in the effi-ciency and reliability of their screening program.

For further information on pathTrack and Path Medical visit theHealthworld International stand at the PSO-HNS Annual Convention,Manila, Philippines 30 November – 2 December 2014 or go towww.pathme.de for further details.For further information contact: Path Medical GmbH,Email: [email protected] (worldwide sales enquiries)Web: www.pathme.de

German acoustic lab‘Soundperience’ developsintegrated SEIYO system offeringthree programmes against stress,insomnia and tinnitus

Technical developments, societal changes and the generalpace of life – these three dimensions influence ourexhausting everyday life significantly. It's time for decelera-tion. In this context, one of the leading acoustic labs inGermany, Soundperience, has developed the SEIYO system.Primarily it is aimed at highly stressed people who areseeking relaxation and would like to combat stress-relatedsymptoms such as tinnitus or insomnia effectively.

Before starting one of the three programmes a SEIYOconsultant defines a user’s audio taste with the SEIYOSystem-App. Based on these individual results, each userreceives two SEIYO Audio-Impulse Trainers. These in-eardevices are suitable for all three programmes:• ‘Anti-Tinnitus’ against tinnitus• ‘Audio-Detox’ for relaxation and deceleration• ‘Hearing-Performance’ for a better understanding.For further information contact: Andreas Perscheid,Managing Director, Soundperience,Tel: +49 6722 710788,Email: [email protected]: www.soundperience.com

Oticon Medical appoints NorthWest Hospital Sales Specialist

Oticon Medical has recently appointed Victoria Shaw tothe UK BAHS team in the role of Hospital Sales Specialist.Victoria has 14 years’ experience in the dental industry, withthe last eight years specialising in both intra and extra oralimplantology solutions.

Victoria has a wealth of experience of providing clinicalsupport within the NHS and will take on the responsibilityof developing the bone anchored hearing solutions businessin the North West of England.

Victoria says: “I am really excited to join Oticon Medical.Their strengths in audiology, signal processing and wirelesstechnology, will continue to provide successful outcomes tomore patients than ever before. The ‘patient first’ approachof the company, combined with innovative and patientfocused products, makes this areally new exciting chapter of myprofessional life.”

Victoria may be contacted onher mobile: +44 (0)7468 860071or by email: [email protected] further information contact:Oticon Medical,Email: [email protected]: www.oticonmedical.com

S-Tones found to be more effective thanbroadband noise in reducing tinnitus

SoundCure has announced results of arandomised, multi-centre clinical studythat found S-Tones® to be effective atquiet volumes, and to be more effectivethan broadband noise in the reductionof tinnitus.

The study, commissioned bySoundCure and conducted by leadingtinnitus researchers at three top audi-ology centres, compared tinnitusperception reduction betweenSerenade’s S-Tones and broadband noisesound, delivered at low volumes.Subjects listened to each treatment fortwo minutes. In those reporting a reduction in their tinnitus, 2.7 times(270%) more patients reported a greater tinnitus reduction with S-Tonesthan with white noise. In addition, the average tinnitus reduction was 1.9times (190%) greater for S-Tones compared to noise within two minutesof hearing the tones. Results were compared with previous data andconfirmed that even when played at what the patient perceives to be verysoft levels, therapeutic S-Tones offer greater tinnitus reduction than noise.Results were statistically significant (p<0.01).

Accordingly, the study concluded that S-Tones “are effective in morepatients than broadband noise maskers at reducing tinnitus loudness, andtherefore have the potential to be beneficial to a large segment of thetinnitus population.”

‘Amplitude Modulated “S-Tones” Can Be Superior to Noise for TinnitusReduction’ appears in September’s American Journal of Audiology(23(3):303-8).For further information contact: Soundcure,Web: www.soundcure.com

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NHS Hearing Aid framework agreement: new products, technology and savings

NHS Supply Chain’s renewed Hearing Aid and Accessories framework agreement offers trusts high quality products and even better value.With approximately 3,600 product lines and eight suppliers on contract, NHS Supply Chain has an extensive range of hearing aid productscombining quality, choice and value.

The specification and process for the renewal tender were developed with input from the British Academy of Audiology (BAA).Will Brassington, President of the British Academy of Audiology (BAA) and part of the Audiology Advisory Group, said of the renewal:

“NHS Supply Chain was keen to ensure wide involvement in the process, to get the specification right, so we can continue to have highquality hearing aids at a low cost and to gain the benefits of innovation for our patients. A key part of this was the Audiology SuppliesGroup (ASG), now hosted by the BAA, which evaluated all of the technology tendered.”

As highly experienced and trained audiologists, the ASG independently reviewed, tested and approved all the products available on theframework.

“This huge undertaking, which took over 18 months of planning, resulted in a strong portfolio of technology being available at the bestglobal price, ensuring the best options for the hearing impaired community,“ explains Dawn Bramham, Chair of the ASG.

Tom Mason, Trading Manager for NHS Supply Chain, added: “Once again the clinical evaluation we had from the ASG, which includedvigilant testing of each hearing aid family and actual fit to patient trials, and the enhanced range will provide our customers with productsthey can trust.

“In addition, as a result of our investment and on-going efforts to secure savings and support the £150msavings challenge set by the Department of Health and the Cabinet Office, earlier this year we lowered the cata-logue price of hearing aid products, resulting in a £1.69m national saving.”For further information contact: NHS Supply Chain,Web: www.supplychain.nhs.uk/accountmanagers

The Otoport OAE+ABR

Shown at BSA and BAA exhibitions, the all-new Otoport OAE+ABR gained wide approval formatching its smart ABR screening function to its gold standard OAE data collection andanalysis.

The Otoport OAE+ABR is now available on the Otoport Lite, DP+TE, Advance colourmodels with a cost-effective upgrade path available to existing OAE users of these instruments.

Otodynamics is also proud to announce that the same ABR screening function is now beingadded to its colour Otoport Screener, and that the older monochrome OAE Otoports willsoon be upgradeable to ABR.For further information contact: Otodynamics Ltd,Tel: +44 (0)1707 267540, Fax: +44 (0)1707 262327,Email: [email protected]: www.otodynamics.com

ReSound launches the smart super power hearing solution for people withsevere and profound hearing loss

Shortly after the successful launch of ReSound LiNX™, the world’ssmartest hearing aid, ReSound launches ReSound ENZO, developedto take full advantage of ReSound’s unique and advanced technolo-gies, so people with profound hearing loss can live richer, moreactive and fulfilling lives.

Powered by SmartRange™, the world’s fastest hearing aid chipplatform, ReSound ENZO brings smart hearing technology topeople with severe and profound hearing loss. According to ReSound it’s the most powerful super power hearing aid on the market todayoffering 10% more headroom gain than the main competitors in the category. With top-rated sound quality from Surround Sound byReSound™, dedicated super features like SoundShaper™ frequency compression, a durable design and more ways to connect to their world,it’s a hearing experience like no other.

ReSound ENZO is also the smallest super power hearing aid on the market and features iSolate nanotech™, an ultrathin polymer shieldthat protects against moisture, wax and dust.

People with severe and profound hearing loss often have difficulty using phones, being able to understand speech and enjoying soundsfrom other electronic devices like TVs and computers. Thanks to ReSound ENZO, wearers with super power needs can now stream stereosound directly from their TV set or an iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with no intermediate device (Made for iPhone), so the hearing aids func-tion as if they were wireless stereo headphones.

Users can also personalise and control their settings using the free ReSound Smart™ app, which offers new and easy ways for ReSoundENZO wearers to personalise and control their hearing experience.

ReSound ENZO brings unprecedented quality of life improvements to people with severe and profound hearing loss. “The overall quality of the sound I receive and the dulling of background noise have completely transformed my hearing world. I couldn’t

make a call for nine years – now I can,” said James Raath, Business Consultant and experienced super power user, who tested ReSound ENZO.ReSound ENZO will be available through a global network of hearing care professionals.

For further information contact: ReSound,Web: www.resound.com/enzopro


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Hearing Innovation Expo toreturn in 2016

Following on from the success of this year’sevent, Starkey Hearing Technologies hasannounced that the Hearing Innovation Exporeturns in 2016.

This prestigious event assembles globalvisionaries, industry thought leaders andhearing's top scientists and technology expertsto inspire hearing care professionals to takeaction and help define the future of hearinghealthcare.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will onceagain play host for the event on January 20–24,2016. More details on the confirmed list ofspeakers for the event will follow shortly.

For more innovation on the Expo, please visitwww.hearinginnovationexpo.com. For further information contact: Starkey Area Manager,Fax: +44 (0)161 483 9833,Email: [email protected]: www.starkey.co.uk

Amplivox relocation

Amplivox, a UK based market leader foradvanced portable audiometers and tympa-nometers has relocated to larger premises inEynsham, Oxfordshire.

The move to larger premises reflects thegrowing demand for Amplivox products andservices, both in the UK and internationalmarkets.

The offices accommodate all the functions ofAmplivox including the sales and productiondepartments and the service / calibration centre.

As part of the relocation, Amplivox has alsoupgraded its IT and communication systems toprovide an improved level of customer support.

Amplivox’s new location is now: AmplivoxLtd, 6 Oasis Park, Eynsham, Oxfordshire, OX29 4TP, United Kingdom.For further information contact: Amplivox,Tel: +44 (0)1865 880846Fax: +44 (0)1865 880426Email: [email protected]: www.amplivox.ltd.uk

Samantha Delroy joins Oticon Ltd

Oticon Ltd has recently appointed Samantha Delroy for therole of Regional Manager.

Samantha graduated with a BSc (Hons.) in Audiology fromthe University of Leeds. She gained valuable experience fromseveral NHS hospitals followed by a period in retail whereuponshe fulfilled her passion to expand her hearing aid knowledge.Her responsibilities were extended to include the implementa-tion of new systems coupled with representation at interna-tional conferences.

Samantha says: “I feel from my experience that I have devel-oped the ability to communicate at all levels with the aim ofimproving the quality of life of the customer. I’m ready and excited for the new chal-lenge that Oticon will bring.”

Samantha may be contacted on her mobile: +44 (0) 7468 860072 or by email:[email protected] further information contact: Oticon,Email: [email protected]: www.oticonnhs.co.uk

Otometrics showcases aurical fitting efficiency atEUHA 2014

Hearing care professionals gathered in Hanover, Germany for the 59th InternationalCongress of Hearing Aid Acousticians October 15–17, 2014, where Otometrics – aglobal provider of hearing and balance assessment solutions – presented its latestinnovations within hearing instrument fitting.

“It was great to showcase the newest features in AURICAL at EUHA, including eveneasier fitting to a prescriptive target, more flexible measuring options and new fittingformula customisation capabilities,” said Engin Aksel, Sales Manager from OtometricsGermany. “Visitors to our booth were able to see and experience first-hand the flexi-bility and modularity of AURICAL, and how AURICAL can drive efficiencythroughout the fitting process.”

With the help of virtual reality goggles, visitors to the Otometrics booth couldenter and explore a 3D clinic using AURICAL. The goggles enabled visitors to see andexperience how AURICAL streamlines the fitting process and improves the quality ofpatient interaction.

“We are constantly looking for ways to streamline and improve the fitting processso our customers can spend more time doing what they love – helping patients,” saidPeter Kossek, Senior Product Manager at Otometrics. “The new features in AURICALexemplify our ongoing commitment to product innovation and a continuous focuson our customers – how they work and what they need. New enhancements includeOnTarget™ – an AURICAL exclusive, HIT FreeStyle™ and Custom Target that furtherstrengthen the AURICAL fitting platform, giving audiologists more freedom, greatercontrol and maximum flexibility in the fitting process.”

A dedicated knowledge centre was available at the Otometrics booth for visitorswanting to take an in-depth look at all of the AURICAL features, as well as a virtualtour of an AURICAL clinic, and the ability to listen to detailed presentations, watchdemonstrations and ask questions throughout the event. Visitors were also shown ademonstration of OTOSCAN®, the latest innovation from Otometrics.For further information contact: GN Otometrics,Web: http://www.otometrics.com/Solutions/hearing-aid-fitting/hearing-aid-fitting-real-ear-measurement


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New project encourages deaf children to take up swimming

Deaf children will have more opportunities to take up swimming, after a leadingdeaf children’s charity received £160,000 of funding from Sport England’s InclusiveSport Fund.

The National Deaf Children’s Society’s Deaf-Friendly Swimming Project is athree year programme that will work with swimming clubs, swim schools, leisurecentres and local authorities to deliver swimming programmes, specifically aimedat deaf children and young people.

Swimming is one of the sports deaf children say they most want to take partin, however hearing assistive technology such as hearing aids, must be removed.This combined with a noisy swimming pool environment and the need to under-stand coaches from a distance, can make swimming extremely difficult for deafchildren and young people.

Thomas Lyons, Sports Projects Manager at the National Deaf Children’sSociety, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have received funding from SportEngland. Too many deaf young people are being denied the opportunity to swimbecause many swimming providers don’t know how to meet their needs. Notonly is swimming a life-saving skill, great fun and fantastic for building confidence,the ability to swim opens up a whole world of water-based activities, such asscuba diving, rowing, surfing and sailing.

“Our resources and workshops will show swimming providers that by makingsmall and simple changes to swimming activities, such as using visual aids, swim-ming teachers and coaches can ensure that deaf young people have the same access to swimming as their hearing peers.”

The Deaf-Friendly Swimming Project is one of 44 schemes across England benefitting from Sport England funding. It is hoped the fundingwill create more opportunities for disabled people to play sport.For further information contact: Sarah Hemsted, Media Relations Officer, National Deaf Children’s Society,Tel: +44 (0)20 7014 1178, Email: [email protected] Web: www.ndcs.org.uk/me2

Small size, maximum power

The New Octiv family of hearing aids, designed for the NHS comes with an impressive array ofPower features, making it an ideal solution for people with severe to profound hearing loss.

With the Octiv HP+ & SP+ processing is managed in each of the 24 channels independently, thisincludes compression, noise management and directionality. This maximises the effectiveness of thedirectional microphones, allowing patients to focus on conversations in even the most challenginglistening environments. In addition new excellent feedback cancellation ensures the patient has acomfortable hearing experience throughout the day without any whistling. Combined, these featuresall make for a pleasurable patient listening experience.

The Octiv range also features a RIC product – Octiv R+. The miniReceiver 2.0 technology buildsupon Siemens’ extensive knowledge of miniReciever design to deliver an advanced and easy-to-handle product with an impressive maximum power output in a smaller size. Find out more aboutOctiv at the Siemens Hearing Instruments stand at this year’s BAA conference. For further information contact: Siemens Hearing Instruments, Mark Laben,Tel: +44 (0)1293 423725, Email: [email protected] Web: www.siemens.co.uk/hearing

Starkey Hearing Technologies introduces Z Series

Starkey Hearing Technologies has introduced the all-new Z Series™, Starkey’s newest full family ofwireless products featuring next generation 900 MHz technology – 900sync™. The new Z Seriesproduct line provides the most robust and consistent performance, even in the most challenginglistening environments and is available in a variety of styles and options to fit any hearing aid wearer.

To celebrate the launch of Z Series, Starkey are hosting a series of Wireless Masterclass workshopsacross the UK. Starting off in Alderley Edge, Cheshire followed by events in Bristol, London, Edinburghand Dublin.

Paul Lamb, Technical Director at Starkey, adds: “To bring consistent performance in the most chal-lenging environments, Starkey created 900sync technology, a new, robust wireless system that is virtu-ally drop free within normal user ranges of five metres. 900sync boasts a better than 98 percent linkavailability, features an increase in streaming range and makes hearing aids less susceptible to internaland external interference. All of this is accomplished with a new low-energy radio, the first of its kind in the hearing industry.”

This powerful combination of 900sync technology, along with Spatial Streaming and Stream Boost is designed so patients get a quality,natural sounding hearing experience all accomplished with no intermediary device. The introduction of Z Series follows the highly successfullaunch of Halo, the Made for Iphone ® hearing aid and sees Starkey leading the industry with wireless technology.For further information contact: Suzie Bryant, Starkey Laboratories UK Limited, Tel: +44 (0)161 483 2200, Fax: +44 (0)161 483 9833, Email: [email protected] Web: www.starkey.co.uk

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