Echo-Screen® Hearing Screener

The Truly Automated All-in-One Hearing Screener

Only the Echo-Screen Hearing Screener combines advanced TEOAE, DPOAE and AABR® technologies with fully automated results and completely standardized, pre-set screening parameters.

Fully Automated Results with Fixed Screening Parameters

All results are based on the same standardized, objective criteria:

Automatic pass/refer results that require no interpretation
Preset screening parameters that cannot be adjusted
Minimizes the risk of user error and test variability

Key Messages

1. Hearing loss should be screened preferably before 1 month of age.

2. Universal neonatal screening rather than targeted ‘high risk’ screening is ideal.

3. If abnormal OAE detected, it is repeated at 6 weeks or on the first immunization visit.

4. If again abnormal, ABR is done for confirmation followed by full audiological evaluation and remediation with hearing aids

5. All NICU babies should undergo ABR testing to rule out auditory dys-synchrony/ auditory neuropathy

Screening Parameters

Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions (TEOAE)

Able to screen for even a mild hearing loss. Testing frequency range: 1.5 to 3.5 kHz

Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE)

Frequency specific screening: 2, 2.5, 3.2, and 4 kHz

AABR Technology

Necessary for detecting auditory neuropathy. Optimized for screening newborns. Testing frequency range: 2 to 4 kHz

Robust signal detection

Artifact rejection system distinguishes between external noise and actual patient response.

The Echo-Screen system utilizes proprietary AOAE® and AABR technologies

The Echo-Screen system meets all of your hearing screening requirements:

Perfect for any protocol and budget

17-key design provides convenient entry of patient information. Included Natus data management software allows data transfer to a PC. Multiple T (TEOAE), D (DPOAE), and A (AABR) technology combinations available.
5-key design provides simple screening with no data entry. TEOAE or DPOAE technology options are available. Natus data management software allows transfer of results to a PC.
Ideal for one or two-step screening protocols.
Meets JCIH, AAP, and NCHAM requirements for surveillance screening of newborns and infants1

Wireless data transfer and data management

Echo-Screen Plus (17-key) configuration:
- Stores up to 250 screening records

- Wireless printing of screening results

- Data transfer to and from a PC via Natus data management software

- Export compatibility with a variety of third party data management systems
Echo-Screen Basic (5-key) configuration:

- Stores up to 50 screening records

- Printing of screening results via serial cable

- Transfer of screening results to a PC via Natus data management software

Fast, flexible and easy to use

Graphic display shows statistical result pattern
Keypad allows fast data entry
Ear probe is lightweight and easy to clean
Battery is exchangeable – provides approximately ten hours of testing.
Many language options are available

Fully automated results and screening parameters

Minimizes risk of user error and test variability
training time for new users

Low refer rate

Reduces the number of repeat tests
Eliminates unnecessary follow-up and tracking

**The Echo-Screen Plus system (17-key) includes*:**

Echo-Screen device
Carrying case
Ear tip accessory box
Ear probe cable
ABR cable (AABR configurations only)
Two rechargeable batteries and charger
Instructional materials (on CD)
Natus data management software (on CD)

**The Echo-Screen Basic system (5-key) includes*:**

Echo-Screen device
Hard top carrying case
Ear tip and accessory box
Ear probe cable
One rechargeable battery and charger
Instructional materials (on CD)
Natus data management software (on CD)

Solutions for Newborn Care

All-in-one
Hearing Screening