Open Air Earpieces

There is no doubt that, with the introduction of Mini slim-tube BTEs approximately 4 years ago, the way we fit hearing instruments has changed completely.  There also is no debating the cosmetic and acoustic advantages these instruments can provide.  However, the need for custom fit earpieces for these instruments quickly became apparent.  In place of stock "eartips" or "domes", dispensing professionals were asking for better earpiece retention, easier insertion and more available gain.  In response, Westone Labs created a variety of custom fit "Open-Air" earpieces, designed to work with your patients' slim-tube (or standard 13 tube) hearing instruments.  Each style below has its own unique advantages, and most are offered in a variety of material and color choices.


Style No. 2-Air

Applications
(Skeleton) Amplification, Open Fit

Fitting Ranges
1,2,3

Available materials
Acrylic, Acrylic DisappEar, FIT (SLA), Formula II, Formula II Clear, Rx, Super­flex, Neon Colors, Vinyl Marble, Mediflex, Frosted Flex and OtoBlast

Modifications
Select-A-Vent, Mini Vent Plug

Options/Accessories
Colors, glitter, initials, tubing options (default is drilled for stock slim-tube fitting)



Style No. 4-Air

Applications
(Canal) Amplification, Open Fit

Fitting Ranges
1,2,3

Available materials
Acrylic, Acrylic DisappEar, FIT (SLA), Formula II, Formula II Clear, Rx, Super­flex, Neon Colors, Vinyl Marble, Mediflex, Frosted Flex and OtoBlast, W-1

Modifications
Select-A-Vent, Mini Vent Plug

Options/Accessories

Colors, glitter, initials, tubing options (default is drilled for stock slim-tube fitting)





Style No. 4VH

Applications

(Canal) Hollow canal-style mold, slim tube open fittings

Fitting Ranges

1,2,3

Available materials

FIT

Modifications

N/A

Options/Accessories
Tubing (slim tube, 13 medium)

Style No. 5-Air

Applications
(Canal Lock) Amplification, Open Fit

Fitting Ranges
1,2,3

Available materials
Acrylic, Acrylic DisappEar, FIT (SLA), Formula II, Formula II Clear, Rx, Super­flex, Neon Colors, Vinyl Marble, Mediflex, Frosted Flex and OtoBlast

Modifications
Select-A-Vent, Mini Vent Plug

Options/Accessories
Colors, glitter, initials, tubing options (default is drilled for stock slim-tube fitting)






Style No. 8-Air

Applications
(Half Shell) Amplification, Open Fit

Fitting Ranges
1,2,3

Available materials
Acrylic, Acrylic DisappEar, FIT (SLA), Formula II, Formula II Clear, Rx, Super­flex, Neon Colors, Vinyl Marble, Mediflex, Frosted Flex and OtoBlast, W-1

Modifications
Select-A-Vent, Mini Vent Plug

Options/Accessories
Colors, glitter, initials, tubing options (default is drilled for stock slim-tube fitting)


Style No. 12-Air

Applications
(Non-occluding) For high-frequency losses, Tinnitus Masker, open fit hearing instruments, CROS and BICROS fittings, open platform fittings, and cochlear implants.

Fitting Ranges
1,2,3

Available materials
Acrylic, Acrylic DisappEar, FIT (SLA), Formula II, Formula II Clear, Rx, Super­flex, Neon Colors, Vinyl Marble, Mediflex, Frosted Flex and OtoBlast

Modifications
Select-A-Vent, Mini Vent Plug

Options/Accessories
Colors, glitter, initials, tubing options (default is drilled for stock slim-tube fitting)





Style No. 13-Air

Applications
(Non-occluding) For high-frequency losses, Tinnitus Masker, open fit hearing instruments, CROS and BICROS fittings, open platform fittings, and cochlear implants.

Fitting Ranges
1,2,3

Available materials
Acrylic, Acrylic DisappEar, FIT (SLA), Formula II, Formula II Clear, Rx, Super­flex, Neon Colors, Vinyl Marble, Mediflex, Frosted Flex and OtoBlast

Modifications
None

Options/accessories
Colors, glitter, initials, tubing options (default is drilled for stock slim-tube fitting)