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The collapsed earmold phenomenon.

S Silman

    Ear and Hearing
    |May 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A wide bore earmold can collapse, causing issues. A simple modification, trimming the earmold, effectively resolved this collapsed earmold phenomenon.

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    Area of Science:

    • Audiology
    • Medical Devices
    • Otology

    Background:

    • Earmolds are custom-fit devices used with hearing aids and other auditory devices.
    • Wide bore earmolds are sometimes used to improve sound delivery.
    • Earmold collapse can impede device function and patient comfort.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the collapsed earmold phenomenon associated with wide bore earmolds.
    • To present a simple, effective modification to resolve earmold collapse.

    Main Methods:

    • Observation of earmold collapse in patients using wide bore designs.
    • Introduction of a specific modification: trimming the medial aspect of the earmold.

    Main Results:

    • The collapsed earmold phenomenon was identified as a problem with wide bore earmolds.

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  • Trimming the most medial 1/6 of an inch of the earmold successfully alleviated the collapse.

    • Conclusions:

    • Wide bore earmolds are susceptible to collapse.
    • A minor, easily performed modification can effectively resolve earmold collapse, improving device performance and patient experience.