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Sample Ear Mold Styles |
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Canal Mold:
Shown in Clear Lucite
The canal mold is the smallest mold available and offers superior performance. The canal mold is appropriate for mild or moderate hearing loss. |
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Canal Lock Mold:
Shown in Brown Lucite
The canal lock mold is similar to the canal mold with an added protrusion in the concha. It’s designed to be small and inconspicuous like a canal mold, but with better retention. The canal lock is recommended for those with mild or moderate hearing loss. |
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Half Shell Mold:
Shown in Brown Lucite
The half shell mold offers a comfortable and lightweight fit. Its size provides easy insertion and removal. Because of its smaller size and lack of a helix area, the half shell is not recommended for fitting severe hearing losses. The half shell mold is suited for mild or moderate hearing loss. |
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Non-Occluding Mold:
Type A shown in Flesh Lucite
Non-occluding molds provide a retention ring for the tube without filling the ear entirely. The canal portion is finished with material throughout the length of the tube. Non-occluding molds are recommended for patients with normal hearing to 1500 Hz, or for those who use tinnitus maskers or cros instruments. Non-occluding molds come in A, B, J or G molds. |
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Receiver Mold:
Shown in Blue Lucite
The receiver mold is used with an external receiver that is snapped into the mold. Appropriate applications include: body aids, stethoscopes, anesthesiologists, and other listening molds. The receiver mold is appropriate for moderate to profound hearing loss. |
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Semi-Skeleton Mold:
Shown in Orange Lucite
The semi-skeleton mold is lightweight and discreet, and provides good retention for most ears. Appropriate for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, the semi-skeleton is recommended for ears with distorted or flat concha areas, or for those with limited dexterity who require easier insertion. |
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Shell Mold:
Shown in Blue Lucite
The shell mold is exceptionally sturdy and lightweight and is recommended for fitting moderate and severe hearing losses. It provides an effective seal to reduce the likelihood of feedback and occlusion. The shell mold is appropriate for all types of hearing loss, from mild to profound. |
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Skeleton Mold:
Shown in Red Lucite
The most popular earmold available, the skeleton mold provides maximum comfort and retention. It’s appropriate for fitting mild to severe hearing loss and can be easily modified to other styles. |
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