On December 11, 2024, Health Canada issued Class II medical device licences for the following Apple features:

• Air Pods Pro Firmware Module (Device Identifier: 0019549149931)
• Hearing Aid Feature iPhone App (Device Identifier: 00195949149924)

Global BC Medical Contributor Dr. Birinder Narang explained the capabilities of these features for Canadians. Watch more.

SAC will soon present a new position paper Role of Canadian Audiologists in Supporting OTC Hearing Aids. In the meantime, SAC’s official statement regarding the FDA’s final rule for OTC Hearing Aids is a useful resource.