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Phonak Nano
Phonak Nano - The Nano is
Phonak's answer to the customer that wants virtually invisible hearing aids.
The Nano sits deep in the ear canal and really is pretty much unnoticeable.
Phonak Nano is more than just a tiny hearing aid. It is the perfect
combination of maximum hearing performance and minimum size. It is custom
crafted to fit entirely in your ear canal, using computer-aided design and
the latest generation of advanced materials. Wearing comfort is guaranteed
while consistently delivering outstanding sound quality.
Due to the deep position in the ear canal, the Phonak Nano uses the natural shape of the ear to transmit sound to the microphone which means excellent directional hearing, as well as virtual invisibility.
The Phonak Nano is an exciting new product in the relatively new area of deep and semi deep sitting hearing aids, here are a selection of some questions you might have about the Phonak Nano.
Is the Phonak Nano really invisible? The Nano sits quite deep in the ear canal, its faceplate is in permanent shadow because of its depth. It is deep enough into the ear canal to be to all intents and purposes invisible. We have some images of a client wearing first a standard discreet CIC (Completely in Canal) hearing aid, and then one of the new Phonak Nano hearing aids, see if you can tell the difference!
Is the Phonak Nano suitable for everyone? The Nano will only fit certain dimensions of ear canal, if your ear canal is too narrow, has too tight a bend, or other contra indications are present such as excessive waxy ear canals or perforated eardrums for instance, the Nano may not be the product for you. In these cases other discreet hearing aids may be more advisable to consider.
Can I wear the Phonak Nano all the time ie can I sleep with them in? The Nano is designed to be a daily wear hearing aid, it should be removed at night when sleeping and inserted in the morning for the day.
Is
the Phonak Nano suitable for swimming or wearing in the
shower? The Nano like most sensitive electronic
devices should not be exposed to excessive moisture, water is to be
avoided.
How does the Phonak Nano compare to other similar deep insertion hearing products? The Nano doesn't sit as deep as some other recently launched products but we feel it's a serious contender nonetheless. Here's a selection of similar products;
- Phonak Lyric is a deep sitting hearing aid inserted into the ear canal for extended periods, usually 2-4 months. At the end of this period the Phonak Lyric needs to be extracted by a hearing professional and a new device inserted. To press coverage of centres able to supply this product are extremely limited and cost of ownership is quite prohibitive. We understand figures of around £1400 per ear, per year are the going rate.
- Starkey SoundLens sits deep in the ear canal, its faceplate is at the second bend of the ear canal. It has a slight edge on the Nano in its cosmetics but some find the ultra deep fitting a problem and a lower candidacy rate means the Nano is suitable for a wider range of ear canals.
- Siemens iMini is a similar product to the Nano and sits in roughly the same place in the ear canal. It is available in two technology levels and a good alternative to the Phonak Nano.
Can I wear the Phonak Nano when using the phone or earphones? Because the Nano sits so deeply in the ear canal these situations pose no problems.
How can I purchase Phonak Nano? You will firstly need to be assessed by a hearing aid audiologist knowledgeable in this particular product and if suitable a deep impression of the ear canal will need to be taken by a qualified person.
At Digital Hearing Care we are a main hearing aid supplier to Yorkshire, Lancashire and Manchester supplying this service. If you are outside our normal trading area we may be able to suggest a suitably trained professional within our UK wide network of independent hearing aid audiologists.
The Phonak Nano is suitable for mild to moderately severe hearing loss and is available in two price and performance levels (as a Phonak Ambra or Solana model) to suit your personal preferences or budget. - Phonak Hearing Aid Prices
Phonak Ambra - Phonak Solana - Phonak Cassia - Phonak Milo Plus - Phonak Naida - Phonak Audeo S SMART / MINI - Phonak CROS - Phonak Nano