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I doubt that is true. The hearing aids sold as medical devices, have to satisfy regulatory standards. So a lot of incentive to use older reliable tech.

Not to mention, it probably takes a couple of years to get the certification for a device. So, any device to market is easily 2-3 years old tech by definition.



I think you meant "I don't doubt"? Because none of what you said sounds like a counterargument to what the parent said.


> Not to mention, it probably takes a couple of years to get the certification for a device. So, any device to market is easily 2-3 years old tech by definition.

Approval can be quicker for hearing aids as there are already works-alike devices on the market. 510(k) clearance takes less than 6 months.




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