What consumer technology device became the first FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) assistive hearing device for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss?
Apple AirPods Pro 2. In September 2024, FDA cleared Apple’s popular wireless earbuds as an OTC hearing aid for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, making them the first consumer tech product to receive this designation. The approval allows AirPods Pro 2 to be sold and marketed as hearing aids without a prescription, reflecting the growing convergence of consumer electronics and regulated medical devices. Source: www.fda.gov
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