Invisible-In-Canal (IIC) Fitters increasingly choose the head-borne microscope
An IIC hearing aid is the smallest type of custom-made hearing aid available. It is placed deep in the ear canal, just in front of the eardrum – so deep that it is virtually invisible from the outside.
The 6 main features of IIC hearing aids:
- Very discreet – completely in the ear, usually not visible.
- Custom-made – via an ear impression or 3D scan of the ear canal.
- Suitable for mild to moderate hearing losses (typically up to about 70 dB).
- Small battery, so relatively short lifespan.
- Not suitable for narrow ear canals, a lot of earwax, or severe hearing loss.
Often not rechargeable due to small size
“Fitting” in places and adjusting an ICC hearing aid such as the Phonak Lyric is traditionally often done with the large fixed binocular microscope. Similar to the microscope used by an ENT doctor, but with less magnification.
With this large fixed microsccop, you really have to learn how to work and build up experience. Moreover, this microscope is capital intensive. That often creates a barrier for new ICC fitters.
Recently, the mobile alternative has become available in Europe: the Vorotek O Scope. This head-borne microsccop provides great binocular vision, you learn to work with it quickly and is available at only a fraction of the cost.
Why Lapperre in Belgium chose the Vorotek O Scope:
"We are now no longer purchasing fixed microscopes for new Phonak Lyric locations in Belgium. The Vorotek O Scope head-mounted 3D microscope is an excellent alternative: we can perform the same operations with it but are mobile and can flexibly change fitting rooms and lose less space. Furthermore, you learn to work with the Vorotek O Scope very quickly, it is easy to use, much faster to set up than the fixed microscope, and you easily adapt to client movements." The Vorotek O Scope allows you to quickly and cost-effectively scale up the "Phonak Lyric Fitting" capacity within your store(s).
Quickly add additional capacity at busy times, use the O Scope as a base for additional Lyric fitting branches or work off-site.
A selection of IIC Fitters who have gone before you:
"The Vorotek O Scope is ideal for working with agile clients such as children or people with dementia who have difficulty sitting still."
The 6 main benefits of the Vorotek O Scope for you as an Invisible-In-Canal Fitter at a glance:
These are the advantages of the Vorotek O Scope as the alternative to the large fixed microscope:
- you are fully mobile
- you maintain focus when you or your client moves
- you have both hands free to act
- you learn to work with it quickly: you set it up and you’re ready to go
- the Vorotek O Scope hardly takes up any space
- the price of the O Scope is only a fraction of the fixed microscope
Expansion of the Lyric fitting capacity can be done quickly and effectively with the Vorotek O Scope: the cost is low and the ease of use is fantastic.
Once you have purchased the Vorotek O Scope, it is a small step to earwax removal. This is also an operation that requires good 3D vision of the ear canal and eardrum.
Learn more about earwax removal with microsuction: the modern way of earwax removal without water and pressure. A treatment greatly appreciated by clients.
You pick up right away without having to refer, which saves everyone’s time. Moreover, suctioning out is much more pleasant than spraying out.
"Even for older customers with stiff neck & shoulders, the Vorotek O Scope is ideal: I adjust my posture easily now."
Wondering if the Vorotek O Scope is right for you? To give you the opportunity to convince yourself in practice, we give a money back guarantee up to 4 weeks after receipt.
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These are interesting products and services that we offer you as an audiologist:
Vorotek O Scope
The Vototek O Scope is a unique head-borne binocular microscope that allows you to look and act with 3D deep into narrow canals such as nose and ear.
Microsuction Pumps
Extended e-Learning Module Ear Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology & Introduction to Working Safely in the Ear canal
StAr accredited with 75 points
Theory and Practice of Earwax Removal by Microsuction combined in one day within your own hospital environment
StAr accredited with 40 points
Ear Care Products
Here you will find ear care products such as ear drops based on specially selected oils, thyme and oregano to soften earwax
Accessories
Click through to all accessories and parts for Vorotek Optical Aids and Microsuction Pumps here
Instruments & Disposables
Everything needed to clean and remove cerumen from ears with microsuction and curettage.
M Scope
The Vorotek M Scope is specially designed for medical specialists who want a good overview with slight magnification of the area to be treated.