D-0123672-H – 2022/05
Affinity Compact - Instructions for Use - US
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Introduction
1.1 About this manual
This manual is valid for the Affinity Compact. This product is manufactured by:
Interacoustics A/S
Audiometer Allé 1
5500 Middelfart
Denmark
Tel.:
+45 6371 3555
Fax:
+45 6371 3522
E-mail:
info@interacoustics.com
Web:
1.2 Intended use
Indications for use
The Affinity Compact with AC440 is intended to be used for the detection and diagnosis of suspected
hearing loss. The outcomes of which can be used for further testing procedures and/or the fitting of hearing
aid devices.
The Affinity Compact
with HIT440 is intended to be used for hearing instrument testing; a way to produce an
objective indication of the characteristics of hearing instruments inside an enclosed test chamber using a
coupler.
The Affinity Compact with REM440 is intended to be used for Real-Ear Measurement that takes care of all
clinical verification needs during hearing aid fitting. The process is such that reference microphones sit
outside of the ears whilst a small probe tube microphone is placed in each canal close to the subjects’ ear
drum. Sound pressure levels are measured to generate graphs which correspond to various tests that can
be performed in the REM440 module
.
Data sets are then gathered to validate and verify hearing instrument
settings.
Intended operator
Trained operators like audiologist, hearing healthcare professional, or trained technician
Intended population
No restrictions
Contraindications
None known
Clinical Benefits
The Affinity Compact with AC440 uses tonal and speech stimuli to provide the user with a representation of
whether there is a hearing loss present and the degree of any hearing loss. In turn, this allows the relevant
qualified operator to prescribe hearing instruments and further support any additional/ongoing otological
management.
The Affinity Compact
with HIT440
provides objective measurements from hearing aids and assistive hearing
devices which can be compared against local standard protocols or hearing aid manufacturer specifications
to ensure consistency in quality and performance and to also detect any deviations from manufacturer
specifications. This ensures the subject is always in receipt of effectively functioning hearing instruments.
The Affinity Compact with REM440 provides the recipient of hearing instruments with objectively validated
and verified devices. It considers the unique quality of a subjects’ external auditory canal, thereby the
operator can accurately prescribe the device to targeted audibility levels.