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My mom is looking for a set of hearing aids and I was hoping for help

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I had purchased a used set of Oticon More’s and had hoped to get them adjusted for her. But they’re dead on arrival, some sort of mechanical issue.
So Im looking to get her a used set that either I can program, or she can get programmed. I purchased the Noahlink, and Ive requested a couple programs for tuning from other links.
She would like new technology, and ability to adjust them from her phone. Any ideas or leads are appreciated.

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Sorry to hear that they’re DOA. Odd.
Check for each aid whether they’re programmable with Noahlink Wireless and the get the software. E.g. Phonak Marvel series and newer are all working with it.

Are they rechargeable? Could it be damaged batteries? We have a thread about replacing the LiPo buttoncell batteries, but haven’t read anything about Oticon.

@Markismus said:

Are they rechargeable? Could it be damaged batteries? We have a thread about replacing the LiPo buttoncell batteries, but haven’t read anything about Oticon

Oticon rechargeable batteries are user replaceable.

It’s the batteries, I called this morning and talked to Oticon. I’ve been trying to find out prices on them to figure out what to do, but I can’t find them online.

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Interesting! Are those different from the ones Phonak uses? Because we are able to buy those on Alibaba for 3€/piece+50€ postage to the Netherlands. For two batteries that is almost a quarter of the price on eBay.

EDIT: Did some searching and didn’t find any pair of Z22A below 180€.
However, I did stumble on an old thread that suggested that hte Oticon More uses Li-ion accu 60 L3 (3.7 V d.c. / 20.5 mAh) instead. The Oticon OPN seems to use the Z22.

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Today i got a pair of Z22A sold as new for 60Euro for both batteries.
On both sticks the same lable on the back besides the different serialnumber.
I assume that manufacturing date is 12.10.2022 ( 12. October 22)
Can someone confirm that the batteries have a expiry date / best before date ?

Could it be that the batterie should put into operation before the date:

  • 15.10.23 ?
    or
  • 09.09.24 ?

Z22A back
Z22A front
Z22A Oticon information

According to Oticon
“Your batteries should last for approximately one year, and they can easily be replaced by your hearing
care professional at that time.”

For me it is an excellent reason to avoid rechargeable hearing aids. I love my 312 batteries.

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I read that the PowerOne doesn’t work in Oticon , unfortunately. “Does not work with ZPower Charging Stations or with Oticon Hearing Aids”

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@firenzel said:

Can someone confirm that the batteries have a expiry date / best before date ?

Thank for the answers. My question were about the shelf life of the battery.

This is the lable from the back side and manufacturing date seems to be 12.10.2022 ( 12. October 22). see red frame

Z22A back lable

I just wanted to know if someone can confirm that the battery have an specific expiry date / best before date ?

Should the battery put into operation before:

#231015 , symbol looks like a sand timer , seems to indicate 15.Oktober 23
or
#240909 , labled REF , seems to indicate 09.September 2024

Lithium-ion batteries have a shelf life of 3-6 years. Loss of battery life, also known as self-discharge, occurs at a rate of between .5% to 2% per month. To minimize the loss of charge, store lithium-ion batteries in a cool, temperature-controlled place away from other batteries or metal objects.

What Is the Shelf Life of a Lithium-Ion Battery? - Survival Freedom

Chances are the battery in your cell phone, tablet, or laptop is a lithium-ion battery. But we also use them in medical equipment, electric vehicles, and

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Did you solve the battery issue?

My hearing aids are 3 years old. The maker replaced them and battery life is so much better. They have rechargeable batteries

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