Minneapolis, April 15, 2010 - Starkey Laboratories, Inc. one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is excited to announce that it has launched Starkey Pediatrics, a new program developed using Starkey's renowned evidence-based design approach. The program is dedicated to providing hearing professionals with exciting, innovative hearing products as well as innovative professional and patient support.
Only Starkey Pediatrics hearing aids are authorized to offer Nickelodeon™ characters from some of kids' favorite TV shows as part of the program. Nickelodeon's commitment to kids as well as its positive portrayal of children learning, growing and making decisions as they explore their worlds make it a perfect partner for Starkey Pediatrics.
"Kids should have the chance to be kids and to experience and discover the world around them," said Jerry Ruzicka, President of Starkey. "We wanted to create the right kind of pediatric program, so we drew on the insight of pediatric audiologists across the country to help develop a comprehensive hearing program that delivers industry-leading hearing instruments, support and materials."
Starkey S Series™ iQ hearing instruments provide a host of child-friendly features:
- PureWave Feedback Eliminator, a pediatric-specific version of the industry's best feedback canceller
- Live Real Ear Measurement, allowing clinicians to match to their DSL 5.0 targets using the Real-Ear Aided Response (REAR)
- Pediatric-specific Auto Path via Starkey's Inspire® fitting software to provide an age-specific, evidence-based prescription of hearing aid features for each child
- Two years of free earmold remakes for children 17 and under
- Dynamic DAI on the behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid, which is universally compatible and easy to use
- Advanced HydraShield®, Starkey's proprietary moisture protection system, which provides resistance to water, humidity, perspiration and corrosion inside and out, available on all standard products
- A locking battery door on the BTE
- Voice iQ, Starkey's new noise reduction and speech preservation system
- Sweep™ Technology available on all standard products, allowing patients to make volume and setting changes with the simple sweep or touch of a finger
- Six new child-friendly colors on the BTE for a total of 12 research-designed colors
For hearing professionals, the Starkey Pediatrics Program offers support and counseling materials for kids and families, as well as a new care kit and in-office materials - all showcasing the new Nickelodeon partnership.
About Starkey®
Starkey Laboratories, Inc. is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minn. The company is recognized for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Founded in 1967, Starkey employs over 3,500 people, operates 22 facilities and conducts business in over 100 markets worldwide. For more information, visit www.starkeypro.com or the Starkey Web Channel on Audiology Online.
