Self-Fitting Air-Conduction Hearing Aid, Over The Counter
The Self-Fitting Air-Conduction Hearing Aid, Over The Counter is a wearable sound-amplifying hearing aid available without a prescription that incorporates self-fitting software technology enabling users to independently program, adjust, and customize their own hearing aid fitting and settings through user input combined with an automated self-fitting strategy. Available under the 2022 OTC Hearing Aid final rule (87 FR 50698), it empowers users to manage their hearing aid without audiological intervention. Classified as FDA Class 2 under regulation 874.3325, it requires 510(k) clearance in the Ear, Nose, and Throat specialty. It is not an implant and not life-sustaining.
Basic Information
- Product Code
- QUH
- Device Class
- FDA class 2
- Regulation Number
- 874.3325
- Medical Specialty
- Ear, Nose, Throat
- Review Panel
- EN
- Submission Type
- 1
Device Characteristics
Definition
A self-fitting air-conduction hearing aid is a wearable sound amplifying device that is intended to compensate for impaired hearing and incorporates technology, including software, that allows users to program their hearing aids. This technology integrates user input with a self-fitting strategy and enables users to independently derive and customize their hearing aid fitting and settings. This is an over the counter hearing aid. For information on the final rule Establishing Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids, please see 87 FR 50698, available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-08-17/pdf/2022-17230.pdf.
510(k) Clearance History
Related 510(k) Clearances
This FDA classification is associated with 9 510(k) clearances via K numbers.
| K Number | Device Name | Decision Date | Decision | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K233747 | Concha Sol Hearing Aids (CL-1001) | Mar 15, 2024 | Substantially Equivalent | Concha Labs |
| K233464 | WSA Self-Fitting Hearing Aid Gen 2 | Feb 09, 2024 | Substantially Equivalent | Wsaud A/S |
| K231550 | Sontro® OTC Hearing Aids (AI) | Oct 26, 2023 | Substantially Equivalent | Soundwave Hearing, LLC |
| K221052 | Self-Fitting hearing aids | Sep 25, 2023 | Substantially Equivalent | Huizhou Jinghao Medical Technology Co., Ltd. |
| K223848 | Intrisound Tuned Lumen® 155 Hearing Aids | Sep 08, 2023 | Substantially Equivalent | Tuned , Ltd. |
| K230538 | All-Day Clear Slim ADCS1 Hearing Aid. All-Day Clear ADC1 Hearing Aid | Jun 16, 2023 | Substantially Equivalent | Sonova AG |
| K223137 | Lexie Lumen Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids with Lexie Application | Mar 14, 2023 | Substantially Equivalent | Hearx SA (Pty) , Ltd. |
| K221698 | Eargo 5 , Eargo 6 | Dec 21, 2022 | Substantially Equivalent | Eargo, Inc. |
| K221064 | Nuheara IQbuds 2 PRO Hearing Aid | Oct 30, 2022 | Substantially Equivalent | Nuheara Limited |
FEI Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 29 FEI numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.
Registration Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 29 registration numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.