OTC hearing aid
A US hearing-aid category for adults 18 and older with perceived mild-to-moderate loss.
FDA OTC hearing aids can be bought in the US without an exam, prescription or professional fitting. The category is not intended for children or severe or profound loss, and a seller or feed label does not by itself verify an exact device.
Primary reference: FDA OTC hearing-aid guidance. This definition is general information, not an individual assessment.
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