Otomedical


Local audiology centre and authorised distributor of hearing aids, assistive-listening devices and audiological instrumentation. Offers diagnostic hearing tests, individualized hearing-aid selection and fitting, post-sale assistance and repairs, pediatric audiology coordination with ENT/audiology/speech therapy specialists, and supply of accessories and consumables. Operates physical centres in Viareggio (and Pietrasanta for testing) and provides patient education via a blog.

Industries

health-care
manufacturing
medical-device

Nr. of Employees

small (1-50)

Otomedical

Piazza Dante Alighieri, 16 - 55049 Viareggio (LU), Italy


Products

Hearing aids (multiple form factors)

Range of hearing-aid types including behind-the-ear (BTE), receiver-in-the-ear (RITE), in-the-ear (ITE), in-the-canal (ITC), completely-in-canal (CIC), bone-conduction devices and box-worn amplifiers.

Assistive listening devices and amplified telephones

TV wireless headphones, portable telephone amplifiers, amplified telephones and handset amplifiers to increase listening comfort.

Induction-loop / telecoil accessories and venue solutions

Magnetic induction receivers, neckloops and room loop systems to interface with telecoil-equipped hearing aids for improved speech signal delivery.

Consumables (batteries, cleaning products, accessories)

Long-life batteries, cleaning kits, vibrating alarms, vibrating wristwatches and related consumables for hearing-aid users.


Services

On-site non-invasive tests including anamnesis, otoscopy, pure-tone and speech audiometry, impedance testing and report delivery.

Personalized device selection, ear-impression-based fitting, device programming and trial periods to optimize speech understanding and comfort.

Technical servicing, cleaning, adjustments and ongoing support for all hearing-aid brands.

Diagnostic attention and care coordination for childhood hearing loss, collaborating with ENT specialists, audiologists and speech therapists.

Retail of batteries, cleaning kits, amplified phones, TV listening systems, vibrating alarms and other hearing-related accessories.

Expertise Areas

  • Audiological assessment and diagnostics
  • Hearing-aid fitting and customization
  • Pediatric audiology and multidisciplinary care
  • Hearing-aid repair, maintenance and post-sale support
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Key Technologies

  • Pure-tone audiometry
  • Speech audiometry (in quiet and in noise)
  • Impedance audiometry / tympanometry
  • Electrophysiology: electrocochleography (ECoG), ABR/BAEP, cortical potentials
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News & Updates

Educational article describing the physiology of hearing, stages of auditory processing and diagnostic tests referenced for clinical assessment.

Article on different levels of auditory perception (inconscious, signals, symbols) and effects of hearing loss on cognition and social interaction.

Article discussing psychological effects of hearing loss, social isolation and barriers to accepting treatment.

Article addressing hearing-aid solutions, realistic expectations and the role of rehabilitation and counseling in device adoption.


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