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Ear-Flushing Equipment

The TEC Home Lets You Conduct Deep Ear Cleanings At Home

— August 11, 2014 — Lifestyle
The TEC Home -- developed by San Francisco-based ear health start-up Clear Ear -- is a gadget that allows users to conduct full-scale deep ear cleanings in the comfort of their own home, rather than having to go to a doctor. It is designed to help remove ear wax plugs that can cause pain, discomfort and hearing loss.

The TEC Home sprays water into the sides of the ear canal, before suctioning out water and wax. It heats up water to body temperature before spraying it into your ears, helping to prevent dizziness.

Clear Ear has taken to Indiegogo to raise funds to bring the TEC Home to market. A pledge of $100 will get you a TEC Home in December 2014 if the fundraising goal is met and the product comes to fruition.
Trend Themes
1. At-home Healthcare - The TEC Home allows users to conduct deep ear cleanings at home, disrupting the traditional need for a doctor's visit.
2. Personal Health Devices - The TEC Home is a gadget that offers a convenient way for individuals to remove ear wax plugs, providing an opportunity for the development of more personal health devices.
3. Healthtech Innovations - Clear Ear's TEC Home represents an innovative solution in the field of ear health, showcasing the potential for disruptive technology advancements in healthtech.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The TEC Home disrupts the healthcare industry by enabling individuals to conduct deep ear cleanings at home, potentially reducing the need for doctor visits.
2. Consumer Electronics - The TEC Home falls within the consumer electronics industry, catering to the growing demand for personal health devices.
3. Medical Devices - Clear Ear's TEC Home introduces a novel method for removing ear wax plugs, offering opportunities for innovation in the medical devices industry.
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