PISCATAWAY, N.J., March 23, 2004 - Siemens Hearing Instruments announces three new BTEs have joined its PRISMA™ 2 family of hearing instruments: PRISMA 2 D SP, PRISMA 2 VC and PRISMA 2 P VC. All PRISMA 2 instruments, both custom and BTE styles, offer improved listening, fitting and wearing comfort by combining PRISMA's fully digital quality with updated features, and improved TwinMic™ directional microphone technology (available on select models). Passive and adaptive feedback algorithms in PRISMA 2 allow more gain without annoying feedback for many patients.
About the PRISMA 2 D SP
Delivering maximum output of 138 dB and maximum gain of 81 dB, PRISMA 2 D SP is the first super power instrument in the PRISMA 2 family to offer a directional microphone system. Suitable for severe to profound hearing loss, four individual hearing programs are available for microphone, audio boot and telecoil mode. An advanced Voice Activity Detection (VAD) noise reduction system and programmable volume control are standard features. Extremely suitable for pediatric fittings, PRISMA 2 D SP comes standard with Automatic Audio Input Detection when FM systems and other devices are connected. PRISMA 2 D SP replaces the current PRISMA 2 SP+ BTE.
About the PRISMA 2 VC and PRISMA 2 P VC
The PRISMA 2 VC and PRISMA 2 P VC come standard with programmable volume control. Other standard features include directional microphone system, VAD noise reduction system and audio input. PRISMA 2 VC is suitable for mild through moderate hearing loss while PRISMA 2 P VC is suitable for moderate to severe losses.
For more information on PRISMA 2's new or existing models, contact a Siemens Sales Representative at (800) 766-4500.
About Siemens
Headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, Siemens Hearing Instruments designs, engineers and manufactures a variety of digital hearing solutions in all styles from the Micro-CIC (Completely-in-the-Canal) to a super power BTE (Behind-the-Ear). The Company also offers audiologic software and assistive listening devices (ALDs) such as amplified telephones. Visit www.usa.siemens.com/hearing for more information.
Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) with headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania and Erlangen, Germany, is one of the largest suppliers to the healthcare industry in the world. The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, healthcare information systems, management consulting, and support services, to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. From imaging systems for diagnosis, to therapy equipment for treatment, to patient monitors to hearing instruments and beyond, Siemens innovations contribute to the health and well-being of people across the globe, while improving operational efficiencies and optimizing workflow in hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, and doctors' offices. Employing approximately 31,000 people worldwide and operating in more than 120 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 7.4 billion EUR, orders of 7.8 billion EUR and group profit of 1.1 billion EUR for fiscal 2003. More information can be found at www.usa.siemens.com/medicalpressroom
