SIST HD 450.5 S1:2004

Hearing aids - Part 5: Nipples for insert earphones

Applicable to insert earphones which can be fitted to an earmould inserted into the ear canal. Defines those dimensions which are essential in order to ensure interchangeability of insert earphones as used with earmoulds or other attachments to the ear.

Hörgeräte - Teil 5: Nippel für Einsteckhörer

Appareils de correction auditive - Partie 5: Ergots pour écouteurs externes

Applicable aux écouteurs externes qui peuvent être adaptés à un embout moulé qui s'introduit dans le canal auditif. Définit les dimensions qui sont essentielles pour assurer l'interchangeabilité des écouteurs externes tels qu'ils sont utilisés avec des embouts moulés ou d'autres dispositifs de fixation à l'oreille.

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General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 15-Nov-2010
• ICS: 11.180.15 - Aids for deaf and hearing impaired people
• Technical Committee: I11 - Imaginarni 11
• Current Stage: 6660 - Retro National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 15-Nov-2010
• Due Date: 20-Jan-2011
• Completion Date: 16-Nov-2010
• Ref Project: HD 450.5 S1:1985 - Hearing aids - Part 5: Nipples for insert earphones

Overview

SIST HD 450.5 S1:2004 Hearing Aids - Nipples for Insert Earphones is a standard developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and adopted by the CLC. It specifically addresses the design dimensions of nipples used in insert earphones that connect to earmoulds or other ear attachments. The standard ensures that these components are interchangeable, promoting compatibility among different hearing aid devices.

This standard is essential for manufacturers, audiologists, and designers involved in the production and fitting of hearing aids. It contributes to product standardization, improving user comfort and device reliability across international markets.

Key Topics

• Scope: This standard applies exclusively to insert earphones designed to attach to earmoulds inserted into the ear canal.
• Purpose: Defines critical dimensions to guarantee interchangeability of nipples between various insert earphones and earmoulds.
• Dimensional Details: Specifications cover the nipple and its sealing device separately, including precise measurements and tolerances essential to maintaining airtight and secure fittings.
• Material: The nipple is typically made from soft plastic materials to ensure comfort and durability.
• International Consensus: Approved by multiple countries including Australia, Italy, Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom, reflecting broad industry agreement.

Applications

• Hearing Aid Manufacturing: Facilitates uniform production of insert earphones that fit a wide variety of earmoulds without requiring custom components.
• Audiology Services: Enables audiologists to confidently interchange earphones and earmoulds, streamlining patient care and device maintenance.
• Product Development: Provides designers and engineers with definitive mechanical parameters to innovate hearing aid components aligned with global standards.
• Quality Control and Compliance: Assists manufacturers in meeting regulatory requirements by adhering to recognized dimension standards, reducing product returns and complaints.

Related Standards

• IEC 60118 Series: Covers electroacoustics related to hearing aids, including other parts that focus on acoustic characteristics and performance.
• ISO Standards on Audiological Equipment: Set guidance for safety, performance, and testing methodologies of hearing aids and accessories.
• National Variants: Various countries adopt SIST HD 450.5 S1:2004 as part of their national standardization frameworks, sometimes integrating with additional local regulations.

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By adhering to SIST HD 450.5 S1:2004, stakeholders in the hearing aid industry contribute to greater interoperability, comfort, and user satisfaction. The consistent nipple dimensions defined by this standard reduce manufacturing inconsistencies and facilitate global compatibility of insert earphones and earmould combinations, fostering innovation and consumer confidence in hearing aid technologies.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2004
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Hearing aids - Part 5: Nipples for insert earphones
Hörgeräte - Teil 5: Nippel für Einsteckhörer
Appareils de correction auditive - Partie 5: Ergots pour écouteurs externes
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: HD 450.5 S1:1985
ICS:
11.180.15 3ULSRPRþNL]DJOXKHRVHEHLQ Aids for deaf and hearing
RVHEH]RNYDURVOXKD impaired people
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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HEARING AIDS
Part 5: Nipples for insert earphones
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