Otodynamics continues that tradition, transforming the world of portable OAE testing. During the next 10 years, Otodynamics was established, and developed and released the first commercially sustainable OAE analyzer. Thirty years ago, the audiological world was stunned by the discovery of OAEs by Dr David Kemp. Maico distributes the ERO?SCAN, which is produced by Etymotic Research Inc, Elk Grove Village, Ill.
A four-frequency ipsilateral acoustic reflex test will be added to the Pro system in 2009. These options provide an easy-to-obtain, professional 8.5 by 11 printout and a simple interface to electronic health record systems.
The Pro offers two new printout formats: Quick-print to PC printer and Quick-print to PDF.
DPOAE, TEOAE, and tympanometry tests are performed from a single probe, permitting screening or a full test battery with the press of only one button. It is a new platform including tympanometry. Newest on the horizon is the ERO?SCAN Pro, recently introduced by Maico.
The PC-based software for data collection, the portable printer for immediate recording of test results, and a lightweight carrying case are popular accessories. Settings and protocols can be customized for advanced users. Testers choose the handset or the remote probe, which allows for head movement without compromising accuracy. It is designed for use by many health care professionals. It was the first truly handheld device with broad application as a screener and a full diagnostic instrument. The ERO?SCAN Otoacoustic Emissions Test instrument, introduced in 1998, has been a best seller for a decade. This feature will enable clinicians to combine clinical data from other Interacoustics instruments into a single patient file. Interacoustics will continue to look at adding more features and is currently releasing an OtoRead interface to its popular OtoAccess database program. At the moment, the Interacoustics PC-based OAE product is less popular because it is relatively new and has had less market exposure. Once the test is completed, the clinician drops it into the holding cradle and downloads the test to a printer or PC for storage. It is small enough to carry in a lab coat pocket. It offers testing capabilities that rival more complex PC-based products, plus it is very fast and extremely easy to use. Reasons for the popularity of the OtoRead over our other PC-based products are that clinicians seem to be looking for OAE devices that are versatile and have a lower cost. Test results are quickly printed via a small strip chart printer, but an optional database program accepts data from the OtoRead and presents it in an attractive 8 by 11 color format for more professional reports. The popularity of this model is due to the various configurations available to meet the needs of most clinics, along with its small footprint, sleek design, DP and TE stimulus choices, and portability. The most successful OAE device within the Interacoustics product line is the OtoRead. We try to make sure that all of our customers always are informed of updates by our sales companies and through our well-established distributor network. We are constantly monitoring the market for screeners, and we continuously release updated versions of the AccuScreen and AccuLink software. The design is simple and has a menu-based interface. It lets you store results from up to 250 individual patient tests in its own built-in memory, and with the AccuLink, it interfaces to printers and PCs for full patient documentation. Due to the DPOAE and AABR features, it can be used to screen patients of all ages. It offers three types of screening technologies: TEOAE and DPOAE, in addition to the “gold standard” ABR. Several national and regional hearing-screening programs have been implemented using this handheld screener. It features all standard screening technologies. The MADSEN AccuScreen is very popular worldwide. GN Otometrics North America, Schaumburg, Ill