Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a
medical evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal law permits a fully informed adult to
sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs
that preclude consultation with a physician. The exercise of such a waiver (without prior
consultation by an ear specialist) is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly
discouraged.
Children with hearing loss
This product is not for use by anyone under 18 years of age. In addition to seeing a
physician for a medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an
audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation. Hearing loss may cause problems in language
development, educational growth, and social growth of a child. An audiologist is qualified
by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a
hearing loss.
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