WSA – the parent company behind Signia – is adding Auracast to the hearing aids it offers through the Veterans Affairs scheme in the United States, thanks to its new Pure Charge&Go MaX. The aids, which were announced in August, use its Multi‑adaptive Xperience (MaX) platform....
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No actionable clinical change — this is a product availability announcement for VA-supplied devices; audiologists working within the VA system should note the new Auracast-compatible model is now on the VA schedule.
VA contract inclusion of an Auracast-ready device signals that next-generation Bluetooth hearing loop technology is reaching one of the largest publicly funded hearing aid programs in the world, potentially accelerating mainstream adoption.
- 01Signia Pure Charge&Go MaX is now available to US veterans through the VA supply scheme.
- 02Device supports Bluetooth Auracast, enabling direct streaming from compatible public venue sound systems.
- 03Built on Signia's Multi-adaptive Xperience (MaX) processing platform.
- 04WS Audiology is the parent company supplying these devices through the VA channel.
- 05No independent clinical performance data is cited in the announcement.
The Signia Pure Charge&Go MaX supports Bluetooth Auracast connectivity.
press releaseunclearThe device is built on the Multi-adaptive Xperience (MaX) platform.
press releaseunclearThe hearing aid is now available to US veterans through the VA scheme.
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