Waterproof Hearing Aid Can Handle Tough Conditions

Jan-13-13 A waterproof hearing aid from Siemens could allow the hearing impaired to take part in more activities while still enjoying the added accessibility that hearing aids provide.

Called the Aquaris, the rugged hearing aid is dustproof, shockproof and waterproof at depths up to 3 feet for as long as 30 minutes. The battery compartment is connected using a silicon sealant, and oxygen is able to reach the zinc air batteries by moving through a waterproof membrane. Hailed as the world’s first completely waterproof hearing aid, the Aquaris was named an International CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree in the Accessible and Universal Design Technologies category.

According to Siemens, 1 in 6 hearing aid users restrict their activities for fear of damaging their hearing aids.

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