A disposable speculum for an otoscope provides an attached forward-facing pressure sensitive adhesive for adhering to and extracting foreign bodies from the ear canal. Attaching the pressure sensitive adhesive to the speculum permits improved control, visualization, and reduced contamination of the pressure sensitive adhesive.

A disposable speculum for an otoscope provides an attached forward-facing pressure sensitive adhesive for adhering to and extracting foreign bodies from the ear canal. Attaching the pressure sensitive adhesive to the speculum permits improved control, visualization, and reduced contamination of the pressure sensitive adhesive.

An examination system having separate enabled interchangeable operating modes includes at least one medical device having a housing retaining an optical system. The examination system further includes an adapter that is configured for aligning a plurality of disparate smart devices with the optical system of the medical device when the adapter is attached to the medical device, thereby enabling multiple operating modes without modification to the device. In at least one version, common engagement features are provided on a plurality of medical devices to permit the adapter and an attached smart device to be used therewith interchangeably.

An examination system having separate enabled interchangeable operating modes includes at least one medical device having a housing retaining an optical system. The examination system further includes an adapter that is configured for aligning a plurality of disparate smart devices with the optical system of the medical device when the adapter is attached to the medical device, thereby enabling multiple operating modes without modification to the device. In at least one version, common engagement features are provided on a plurality of medical devices to permit the adapter and an attached smart device to be used therewith interchangeably.

An otoscope suction adapter is a funnel shaped suction device that attaches to both an otoscope and suction unit in order to remove foreign objects and debris from the ear canal. The distal opening is referred to as the suction tip, which passes to a suction chamber, suction tube, and suction connector. On the posterior external aspect of the device, a point of attachment exists for the attachment of an otoscope. This allows for the transmission of light and visualization through the suction tip during suctioning procedures. The suction connector serves as a point of attachment for suction tubing and a portable or wall suction device. Emergency Room physicians affix this device to an otoscope and suction unit when attempting to remove foreign objects from a patient's ear canal. Practitioners may also use this device to remove excess ear wax and debris.

An otoscope suction adapter is a funnel shaped suction device that attaches to both an otoscope and suction unit in order to remove foreign objects and debris from the ear canal. The distal opening is referred to as the suction tip, which passes to a suction chamber, suction tube, and suction connector. On the posterior external aspect of the device, a point of attachment exists for the attachment of an otoscope. This allows for the transmission of light and visualization through the suction tip during suctioning procedures. The suction connector serves as a point of attachment for suction tubing and a portable or wall suction device. Emergency Room physicians affix this device to an otoscope and suction unit when attempting to remove foreign objects from a patient's ear canal. Practitioners may also use this device to remove excess ear wax and debris.

A hearing test system comprises: a control device for controlling a hearing aid comprising a communication interface arranged to allow two-way communication and software for executing predefined sequences of sounds saved in a memory module of the device in response to an instruction from a control station equipped with remote control software; at least one hearing aid comprising a communication interface arranged to allow two-way communication with the control device, the device comprising a software layer for communication with the hearing aid and being arranged to provide a gateway between the control station and the hearing aid; and means for the sound insulation of the hearing aid.

A hearing test system comprises: a control device for controlling a hearing aid comprising a communication interface arranged to allow two-way communication and software for executing predefined sequences of sounds saved in a memory module of the device in response to an instruction from a control station equipped with remote control software; at least one hearing aid comprising a communication interface arranged to allow two-way communication with the control device, the device comprising a software layer for communication with the hearing aid and being arranged to provide a gateway between the control station and the hearing aid; and means for the sound insulation of the hearing aid.

The invention relates generally to various systems, tools and methods for acquiring diagnostic information, including medical information, for a user, transmitting the information to a remote location, assessing the information, and transmitting resulting diagnosis and treatment information to the user and/or a third party for subsequent action. The present invention provides consumer and user-friendly telemedicine systems and procedures which enable health services and/or diagnosis to be provided at a distance remotely.

The invention relates generally to various systems, tools and methods for acquiring diagnostic information, including medical information, for a user, transmitting the information to a remote location, assessing the information, and transmitting resulting diagnosis and treatment information to the user and/or a third party for subsequent action. The present invention provides consumer and user-friendly telemedicine systems and procedures which enable health services and/or diagnosis to be provided at a distance remotely.