Completely-in-Canal (CIC)

Can come as ether wireless or telecoil/t-switch.

Completely-in-Canal (CIC) hearing aids are designed and sculptured to fit almost entirely inside your ear canal (external auditory meatus) and are therefore almost invisible, with only the faceplate and battery drawer usually visible.

There is only a small plastic tip “handle” on the Completely-in-Canal (CIC) device which shows outside the canal, this is used to help you insert and remove the hearing aid.

Before Invisible-in-Canal (IIC) hearing aids, completely-in-canal (CIC) hearings were the smallest custom hearing aids available.

Important notes and features

• For mild to moderate hearing loss.
• Preserves the natural acoustics provided by the external ear.
• The location of the microphone in the ear canal helps with using the telephone.
• Customised snug fit so you don’t have to be concerned about the device falling out.
• Require more maintenance and are more susceptible to damage due to ear wax.