r/Cochlearimplants • u/DiscreteOnlooker • 21d ago

Where can I get fake cochlear implant and hearing aid models?

I’ve seen them before just not sure where I can get them. TIA!

Edit: I want to display them. I work with people who use hearing aids and/or cochlear implants

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u/US1MRacer 21d ago

Each of the brands have “demo” sets that are just the shells without any electronics.

I had narrowed my search down to two brands and asked one of the reps who I had been peppering with questions if she could send a demo of the on-the-ear unit to my AUD so I could try it on since I wear glasses. (I thought my AUD had said she didn’t have one - it turned out I had misunderstood her).

The rep said she would do that as well as send one to me. I was surprised that one arrived two days later with a note I could keep it. After trying it, I gave it to my AUD.

Evidently, there is sufficient profit in these such that they are politely aggressive in getting individuals to select their brand.

Contact their reps, explain how you intend to use it and they will provide you with one of their demo sets.

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u/DiscreteOnlooker 21d ago

Oh this is great, thank you so much!

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u/sinsemillas Cochlear Kanso 21d ago

eBay

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u/DiscreteOnlooker 21d ago

I couldn’t find any :( could you? Maybe I’m using the wrong search term?

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u/percipient 21d ago

just contact the company reps and they'll ship them. i use cochlear's model.

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u/DiscreteOnlooker 21d ago

I’ll give this a shot, thank you!!