Will a petition to the manufacturer have any effect?

@Don What Phonak HA are you using at the moment?
Thx

No, I could not use frequency lowering even with my 110 dB Xceed. So if Xceed is final superpower hearing aid from Oticon - it will be my nightmare.

Im using Lumity L90 R, with C-shell molds and UP receivers. About 2 months ago i changed to semi-linear and oh my gosh, everything is clear now.

Years ago i used Resounds set to have low compression ratios, with much success, so i wanted to try something similar on the Lumity.

Just curious, what happens when you try frequency lowering?

@Don said:

I think the market for 13 Lumity would be so small as to not be worth it for Phonak

Well they do have a 13,

@Don said:

sales statistics and the overwhelming choice is rechargeable.

Well if it’s Phonak it’s hardly surprising, it’s all they pushed on people at one stage, but still how many of those that first used rechargeable and found out the hard way how bad it can be and went back to the more dependable zinc air?

If I use recommended prescription - nothing happens, it cannot place sounds into my residual hearing. If I move slider to left to lower frequency stronger - sound S stands before (lower than) sound SH.

@firenzel said:

Naida Lumity SP

I can’t use any model of BTE cuz they require a custom mold - all of the materials I’m allergic to. I can only do RIE aids with a soft, silicone double dome on the speaker. Less than optimal, but I’m VERY grateful they don’t make my ears itch and burn.

This thread was about petition. Can anyone help me write a petition? Are there any lawyers and writers here?

@Um_bongo said:

Something in one of these processes might be causing a reaction, or simply the micro abrasions/voids in the otherwise perfect surface allow bacterial/fungal production and byproducts to build and irritate the skin. Some people are allergic to the plastics, some to their own bacterial/fungal byproducts, some to both.

That sure sounds like what could be happening with me. I was never allergic to the smooth, shiny, flesh-colored plastic custom molds when I wore ITEs, but any form of silicone firm or acrylic, and it sets my ears on fire within hours. Bummer.

Perhaps I don’t react to the soft double dome silicone receiver tips cuz they are just a loosey-goosey fit on me - not snug like the custom molds. Thanks for explaining this! Puts my mind at rest.

@anon33641277 said:

This thread was about petition.

Ooops, sorry about the digression. Try searching here2 for legal form or perhaps someone who can help with the petition.

@1Bluejay said:

That sure sounds like what could be happening with me. I was never allergic to the smooth, shiny, flesh-colored plastic custom molds when I wore ITEs, but any form of silicone firm or acrylic, and it sets my ears on fire within hours. Bummer.

Perhaps I don’t react to the soft double dome silicone receiver tips cuz they are just a loosey-goosey fit on me - not snug like the custom molds. Thanks for explaining this! Puts my mind at rest.

Are titanium moulds not available where you live? I notice they’ve not been mentioned on here other than as tips or for ITC aids. Titanium is hypoallergenic, bio-compatible and yeast and bacteria inhibiting (and looks really cool too). Maybe they’d be an option for you?

In Europe they cost about 150€-200€ each side, which is about double the cost of a normal mould, but providing your ear doesn’t change you can use them forever.

@anon33641277

Dimitri, I understand that you want to write a petition (survey?)

However, Phonak has recently shown they watch us here. They responded when a member sent his post with hundreds of responses, and said that Phonak was providing replaceable batteries in Lumity hearing aids where none were available before.

They’ve responded again saying that new receivers with better wax guards would be available for Marvel Paradise and Lumity hearing aids. I’ve been very critical and see this as a necessary improvement.

Until this happened I thougth I would never buy Phonak hearing aids again. I’m very relieved that participation in this forum and helpful criticism has motivated Phonak to modify their product.

I hope this helps you.
DaveL

Thank you! Yes, I’m thinking of writing a petition, and now I’m composing the text. Phonak are great - they have both superpower hearing aids and a full range of accessories. It’s a pity that their sound doesn’t suit me. The Oticon sound suits me best - but I feel like they’ve neglected the deaf market.

@Clothears said:

Are titanium moulds not available where you live?

Yes, I’m sure I could get titanium molds for my speakers. I’ve talked to my audi about it. Likely there would be no allergic reaction to that. But my ears swell UP every night and then gradually go down thru the day.

Back in the day of my custom molds made of flesh-colored shiny plastic, I’d have to jam these aids in upon waking (OUCH!) and then by day’s end, they’d be loosy-goosey and I’d start getting squeaky feedback. My feet and even hands have the same issue, but with the ear canals, it’s good to have material that “gives” a bit upon insertion, but then holds fast inside so they don’t fall out.

I DO like the tech look of titanium tho!