Phonak Press Releases

Phonak Spice+ biedt unieke oplossingen voor aanpasser en client

Spice+ zet een grote stap voorwaarts in geluidskwaliteit, spraakverstaan en comfort.

Stäfa, Zwitserland (19 Oktober, 2011) – De verbeterde signaalverwerking, de intuitieve workflow in de aanpassoftware en de baanbrekende nieuwe modellen vormen de fundamenten van Spice+.
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Phonak imponeert met water- en stofdichte hoortoestellen

De nieuwe M H2O modellen garanderen betrouwbare prestaties in elke situatie. De Spice+ techniek zorgt voor optimale audiologische prestaties. 

Stäfa, Zwitserland (19 Oktober, 2011) – Hoortoesteldragers stellen hoge eisen aan hun hoortoestel: ze willen een betrouwbare oplossing die altijd funktioneert. De nieuwe water- en vochtbestendige hoortoestellen zijn ontworpen om hieraan te voldoen. In elke situatie ervaart de gebruiker de enorme vrijheid en onbezorgdheid. Deze modellen zijn beschikbaar in diverse prijsklassen en voor elk gehoorverlies. Ook voor kleine kinderen is dit een ideale oplossing!
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Phonak kinderportfolio nu compleet met Nios S H2O

Micro-afmeting, water- en stofbestendig: Nios S H2O is de nieuwste Phonak innovatie voor kinderen.

Stäfa, Zwitserland (19 Oktober, 2011) – De Phonak pediatric portfolio bestaat uit de Nios S H2O en Naìda S producten op basis van de Spice+ technologie. Door de waterbestendigheid van Nios S H2O en de vochtbestendigheid van Naída S hebben kinderen alle vrijheid om hun omgeving en alle aspecten van het leven te ontdekken. Alle pediatric oplossingen bevatten SoundRecover (non-linear frequency compression)verbeterde feedback onderdrukking, betere directionaliteit, en de optie voor Dynamic FM.
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Nothing to see, everything to hear

Smallest custom-made Phonak hearing aid offers excellent fit and is virtually invisible in the ear.

Stäfa, Switzerland (October 19, 2011) – With the new Phonak nano, users no longer have to choose between a discreet solution and excellent hearing performance. The smallest custom-made Phonak hearing instrument is virtually invisible in the ear while allowing for clear understanding even in challenging listening situations. Thanks to the Spice+ signal processing technology, spontaneous acceptance is practically guaranteed and overall sound quality is excellent. A new shell design allows the hearing aid to be worn comfortably within the ear canal.  Meer

Hearing well ensures infants’ optimal growth

The innovative hearing aid Naida S by Phonak, adjusts to the growing needs of children with hearing loss.

Stäfa, Switzerland, August 4, 2011 – Of 1000 newborns in Germany, one to two are born with a hearing impairment, 12.8 percent of all children aged 8 to 14 are affected2. Hearing and understanding well is of essential significance for children’s growth. To support this, Phonak has developed hearing aids suitable for children. With Naida S Phonak presents a strongly performing product family, catering to all forms of medium to severe hearing loss observed with children and adolescents. Two different models each in three performance and price categories ensure that young wearers can hear and understand clearly where ever.  Meer

Phonak CROS - Rundum gut hören bei einseitigem Hörverlust

Stäfa, Schweiz (21. Juli 2011)

Phonak CROS lässt Menschen mit einseitigem Hörvermögen wieder Klänge aus jeder Richtung hören.

Der Verlust des Gehörs auf einem Ohr ist verbreiteter als allgemein angenommen. Drei von 1.000 Schulkindern leiden laut einer Studie der Universitätsklinik Bochum an einseitigem Hörverlust und allein in den USA erkranken jährlich etwa 60.000 Menschen daran. Das Problem: Das Gehör ist so stark geschädigt, dass es nicht mit einem Hörgerät versorgt werden kann. Phonak CROS bietet Betroffenen jetzt eine leistungsstarke und ästhetische Lösung: Ein innovativer Sender ermöglicht eine drahtlose Breitband-Audioübertragung von Schallquellen auf das hörende Ohr und sorgen so für einen Höreindruck von beiden Seiten sowie für optimale Klangqualität.  Meer

Phonak wins two red dot awards for product design

Stäfa, Switzerland (April 13, 2011)

Newest Phonak hearing aid and FM loudspeaker awarded by international jury.

The new luxurious hearing aid Phonak Audéo S SMART with high-tech Ceramic and the DigiMaster 5000 loudspeaker for enhanced speech intelligibility are the winners of two red dot design awards 2011.  Meer

Naída S - the new Phonak Spice generation now completed

Stäfa, Switzerland (April 6, 2011)

Breakthrough Spice technology features are now available to people with significant hearing loss.

Everything that made Naída the first choice for hundreds of thousands of power users has been empowered with the exclusive features of the Phonak Spice Generation technology. Furthermore signature features such as SoundRecover and WhistleBlock have been enhanced and are now more effective than ever. Naída S is available in three performance and price levels as well as two models (SP/UP), offering a broad product portfolio for people with significant hearing loss.  Meer

Easy counseling support with new Phonak interactive tool

Stäfa, Switzerland (February 9, 2011)

The new Phonak Style & Product Selection Guide supports Hearing Care Professionals in counseling their clients

The new Phonak Style & Product Selection Guide is an interactive multimedia tool for Hearing Care Professionals designed to support their counseling process. It covers all the key aspects of counseling: hearing loss, audiogram, style selection, hearing needs and proposed solution.
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Phonak Cassia and Solana - Hearing delight for everyone

Stäfa, Switzerland (January 24, 2011)

Two new product families complete the Phonak Spice Generation with entry-level and mid range hearing aids.

Phonak is proud to introduce the Spice technology to the entry-level and mid-range segments. Phonak Cassia and Phonak Solana, thereby completing the new Spice Generation offering first introduced in October 2010 with the premium product family Phonak Ambra and the Audéo S family. Phonak Cassia will appeal to those who appreciate value for money but still expect state-of-the-art design and the very latest technology. Phonak Solana makes its marks in the mid range, with a unique binaural feature, intelligent user interaction, and an impressive package of enhanced features.  Meer

Phonak introduces high-tech ceramic housings

Stäfa, Switzerland (January 24, 2011)

With Audéo S SMART now available in high-tech ceramics, Phonak is combining superb performance with luxurious appeal.

With the introduction of the worldwide first high-tech ceramic housing, Phonak once again leads the way in the industry by addressing the end-user’s even most demanding needs for high-value, durable, comfortable and cosmetically appealing hearing aids. The slightly greater weight supports the added value feel of these new deep black hearing aids compared to polymer housings.  Meer

New CROS solution from Phonak for unilateral hearing loss

Stäfa, Switzerland (January 24, 2011)

Full bandwidth audio transmission, a unique range and a compact design guarantee an enhanced listening experience for people with unilateral hearing loss.

Phonak CROS offers a flexible and powerful solution for people who are affected by unilateral hearing loss which cannot be overcome with a hearing aid. The innovative transmitters have been developed on the basis of state-of-the-art Spice technology and enable voices to be transmitted to the user’s better ear with the best possible sound quality using full bandwidth audio transmission. The new Phonak CROS solution is extremely easy to fit with the help of Phonak Target™ fitting software.  Meer

Phonak wins five GOOD DESIGN® Awards

Stäfa, Switzerland (January 17, 2011)

Phonak stands out once again for its excellent product design.

The winning of five GOOD DESIGN® Awards underlines Phonak’s effort for design excellence and continuous innovation. With these awards the Phonak Ambra microM hearing aid and the other selected products rank on the same level with prestigious products such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner or the Apple iPhone 4.  Meer

Phonak hearing aid wins iF product design award 2011

Stäfa, Switzerland (December 3, 2010)

Phonak Ambra ranks in the top three designs of Swiss products.

The new Phonak Ambra microM has won the internationally recognized iF product design award in the category „medicine / health care“. With its clear and functional design, this new premium hearing aid convinced the international jury.  Meer

The Phonak Spice Generation makes the world come alive

Stäfa, Switzerland (October 13, 2010)

New high-performance chipset, new design and new fitting software set new industry standards

With the Spice Generation chipset Phonak sets a new industry benchmark in microchip technology. Fastest processing power, highest capacity, largest memory and smallest size are among the impressive features of the Spice chipset. With the new design approach – ContourDesign – for smaller housings shaped to follow the contours of the ear, Spice builds the basis for a completely new generation of hearing instruments. In addition, we are proud to introduce Phonak TargetTM, the new fitting software created in close collaboration with hearing healthcare professionals worldwide.
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The innovative „contact lens for the ear“ Lyric sits invisible for up to four months in the ear canal

Hanover, Germany / Stäfa, Switzerland (13th October 2010)

Phonak introduces a completely new product category that can be worn 24/7

Lyric by Phonak represents a revolutionary new hearing aid category: The „contact lens for the ear“ is placed deep in the ear canal by a hearing care professional, is invisible from the outside and can be worn for up to four months without interruption during all daily activities. The unique placement close to the eardrum allows a natural sound quality, without surrounding noise, feedback or occlusion effect. A comprehensive starter package for hearing care professionals provides ideal support for the introduction phase. The package comprises extensive training, dedicated equipment and a Lyric fitting kit. Wireless and digital programming of Lyric is made with the new fitting software Phonak Target™.  Meer

Dynamic FM technology “significantly improves” speech recognition in noise for hearing instrument users

Murten, Switzerland, July, 2010
­Phonak’s adaptive Dynamic FM systems improve the speech in noise performance of hearing instrument users by up to 50 percentage points more than traditional fixed FM systems, according to the findings of a new study by Dr. Linda Thibodeau of the University of Dallas and the Callier Center for Communication Disorders.
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Phonak kicks off new era in classroom amplification with launch of Dynamic SoundField

Murten, Switzerland, July 14, 2010
Phonak today launches Dynamic SoundField, a new classroom amplification system
that dramatically improves how well every student can hear and understand their
teacher in class.

Phonak’s Dynamic SoundField is the world’s first soundfield system to offer industry-leading
sound quality, intelligent automated settings and a transmission mode to suit every student
listener.  Meer

Vuvuzela-proof hearing protection

Stäfa, Switzerland, June 29th 2010

Phonak hearing protection created to tune out drone of vuvuzela.

As part of its Hear the World initiative, the experts at leading hearing aid manufacturer Phonak helped start the debate about the risk of hearing damage from the vuvuzela when they conducted sound measurements, which found that it reached an ear splitting 127 decibels (dB) - louder than a lawnmower (90 dB) and a chainsaw (100 dB). And now they have taken things a step further.  Meer

World Cup fans warned about risk of hearing damage from Vuvuzela

Stäfa, Switzerland, June 7th 2010

New study shows risk of of loud fan instruments

South African football fans’ instrument of choice, the vuvuzela horn, has already caused controversy ahead of the World Cup with authorities concerned that their excessive volume could prevent people from hearing announcements should a stadium need to be evacuated. Now, new tests have shown that the instrument is so loud, they pose a more immediate health risk to fans and players.

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“A Sound Foundation through Early Amplification” early bird rate until June 30, 2010

Stäfa, Switzerland, Mai 26th 2010

International pediatric conference to take place in Chicago on November 8-10, 2010

The 5th International Conference “A Sound Foundation through Early Amplification“ will be held in Chicago on November 8-10, 2010. Sponsored by Phonak, the leading manufacturer of innovative hearing systems, the conference is chaired by Prof. Richard Seewald and Prof. John Bamford. Speakers from among the world’s most distinguished pediatric audiological experts ensure that the conference offers an interesting mix of latest research insights and topics of clinical relevance.

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Educate yourself - free access to expert knowledge

Stäfa, Switzerland, 3 Mai 2010

Participate live in the 4th Virtual Audiology Conference of Phonak on June 28th / 29th 2010

On June 28th and 29th, 2010, Phonak will host its 4th Virtual Audiology Conference with the world’s most renowned experts such as Dr. Jace Wolfe, Dr. Kevin Munro, Dr. David McAlpine and Dr. Anne Marie Tharpe. Besides audiology lectures the virtual conference offers the opportunity to exchange opinions with other professionals in the chat room during and after live-online-meetings.  Meer

All price categories and form factors now with innovative SoundRecover technology

San Diego, California / Stäfa, Switzerland, 14 April 2010

Instant-fit Audéo ZIP sets new standards in CIC segment – Certéna Art and Versáta Art bring the benefits of SoundRecover to all price classes.

Innovation leader Phonak presents a new generation of hearing aids at this year’s edition of the annual convention of the American Academy of Audiology. The revolutionary SoundRecover technology is now featured in new Phonak models such as Audéo ZIP, an instant-fit CIC hearing solution. Certéna Art and Versátan Art bring the benefits of SoundRecover also to budget-conscious and active customers. The new Phonak product range is designed to perfectly match the needs of every client regardless of type of hearing loss, lifestyle, age or budget.  Meer

In the ear in an instant: Audéo ZIP

San Diego, California / Stäfa, Switzerland, 14 April 2010

A new addition to the award-winning product family. Instant-fit high-tech CIC solution promises immediate customer satisfaction

The latest addition to the successful Audéo product family by innovation leader Phonak, Audéo ZIP is a visually appealing yet discreet in-the-ear solution based on the proven CORE (Communication Optimized Real-audio Engine) platform. This new generation of instant-fit hearing aids is suitable for an outstanding 87 percent of ears and offers an ideal solution for first time users with mild to moderate hearing loss. Audéo ZIP is available in three attractive skin color tones and at three price levels from 19 April 2010.  Meer

Excellent hearing in great design: Phonak succeeds with Audéo MINI at red dot product design award 2010

19.03.2010, Stäfa, Switzerland

Smallest Behind-the-ear hearing device awarded for outstanding quality of design

Phonak, the leading manufacturer of innovative hearing systems, strongly focuses on functionality, quality and design in its product development. This approach has been recognized at this year’s red dot product design awards: The Swiss manufacturer has been awarded with the “red dot” for its quality of design and the high innovation degree in the Audéo MINI hearing system.  Meer

Phonak asks young FM users to tell their story on YouTube

Murten, Switzerland, February 2010

Phonak, leading hearing systems manufacturer, has launched a new YouTube contest – named ‘My Phonak FM & Me’ – in order to track down the most inspiring young users of FM technology.  Meer

Excellent hearing in great design: Phonak succeeds at iF design awards 2010

2.12.2009, Stäfa, Switzerland

Audéo MINI, Audéo SMART and mobile phone link Click’nTalk awarded with iF product design award

Phonak, the leading manufacturer of innovative hearing systems, strongly focuses on functionality, quality and design in its product development. This focus has been broadly acknowledged: The new hearing aid Audéo MINI and Audéo SMART as well as the innovative mobile phone link Click’nTalk have been awarded with the iF product design awards 2010 in the category „Medicine/ Health + Care“. The jury was especially impressed by the high degree of innovation and the design quality of the Phonak products.  Meer

Phonak successfully hosts Hearing Care for Adults 2009 conference

25.11.2009, Chicago, USA / Stäfa, Switzerland

Leading experts in aging and audiology provide insights to clinicians in Chicago

Phonak, the leading manufacturer of innovative hearing solutions, presented the second edition of the Hearing Care for Adults Conference, focusing on the special needs of the older population. The conference brought together leading experts in aging and audiology from around the world and more than 250 clinicians who work everyday with older people with hearing loss for an opportunity to share experiences and discuss the latest research and trends in hearing care for older people.  Meer

Phonak presents Audéo MINI - the world’s smallest behind-the-ear hearing system

01.10.2009, Stäfa, Switzerland

A Phonak is for everyone: Extended CORE portfolio with new Audéo and Milo product families

Phonak, leading manufacturer of innovative hearing solutions, extends its CORE-based product portfolio with the Audéo and Milo product families. The new CRT models Audéo MINI and Audéo SMART set new standards in size, sound quality and flexibility. With Milo and Milo Plus, the technology leader introduces the first basic segment products integrating CORE functionalities.  Meer

Phonak significantly extends service and product portfolio

01.10.2009, Stäfa, Switzerland

New website, technological novelties and new services underline Phonak’s innovation leadership

Phonak strengthens its position as innovation leader in the hearing system industry. It is Phonak’s mission to improve quality of life through client-oriented services as well as technological innovation for hearing system users. This mission is reflected in all activities, ranging from the relaunch of the corporate website, the introduction of new state-of-the art products to new partner offerings.  Meer

Phonak launches new websites for partners and end users

01.10.2009, Stäfa, Switzerland

Information directed to specific audiences and new services facilitate easy navigation
Launching two new websites, Phonak addresses the different needs of its target groups. For hearing care professionals the company provides specific information about its hearing systems and their fitting on the website www.phonakpro.com. People who wear or are interested in hearing systems can find information about hearing and hearing loss as well as hearing systems and how to use them at www.phonak.com.  Meer

A Phonak FM bridges the gap - Dynamic FM for optimized understanding even in difficult situations

01.10.2009, Murten, Switzerland

Based on the Dynamic FM platform, Phonak offers a new range of FM products that are designed to help adults and teenagers hear and communicate more effectively in noise. The SmartLink+, ZoomLink+ and EasyLink+ complete Phonak’s revolutionary family of Dynamic FM transmitters and allow for category-leading sound performance whether at home, outside, in the car or when using multimedia technology. With DynaMic, a passaround microphone for inspiro, Phonak expands its MultiTalker Network to give students with hearing loss a direct link to every speaker in class. With the introduction of MyLink+, Dynamic FM sound performance is now available to everyone, whatever their budget.  Meer

Phonak Promotion with Disney.Pixar’s ‘UP’ Lifts Off

03.08.2009, Stäfa, Switzerland

Phonak, the world’s leading manufacturer of hearing systems, today announced that it is working with Disney.Pixar’s UP for an international retail promotion in France, Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, Poland, India, Australia, and New Zealand.  Meer

A Phonak for Everyone: Complete product portfolio based on the CORE platform for any type of hearing loss and any lifestyle

01.04.2009, Stäfa, Switzerland

Greatest choice of Phonak models to fit individual user needs in terms of hearing, personal preference and budget: Based on the innovative CORE platform, Phonak presents today a complete range of hearing systems and accessories that fit any user’s individual needs. The different models in the standard, advanced and premium categories ensure that every client finds the ideal hearing system regardless of type of hearing loss, lifestyle, personal taste, age or budget. “We are proud to present a complete product portfolio based on the CORE platform that makes sure that there is a Phonak for everyone,” says Valentin Chapero, CEO of Phonak. “Our new products include the latest innovations for optimized hearing for each type of hearing loss and are intuitive in use. Our revolutionary SoundRecover technology is now available with almost all products for every budget.”  Meer

Phonak sets new standards with premium models Exélia Art, Audéo Yes IX and Naída IX

01.04.2009, Stäfa, Switzerland

With its new premium product offering, Phonak introduces an unrivalled series of innovations: The new products redefine excellence in terms of performance and connectivity. The extensive product offering comprises the award winning Audéo Yes design, a great choice of high performance Exélia Art models and the first ever premium high power hearing solution Naída IX. All new premium products feature the revolutionary SoundRecover and ZoomControl technology and offer extended connectivity. The complete range of product models and accessories ensure satisfaction for those clients who will only accept the best available.  Meer

A Phonak for Every Child: Complete product portfolio for all ages and degrees of hearing loss

01.04.2009, Stäfa, Switzerland

Greatest choice of Phonak models to support children in realizing their full potential: Phonak offers a complete junior product portfolio that enables children of all ages and with all degrees of hearing loss to realize their full potential and to prepare for a successful future. The junior hearing instruments are designed to meet the needs and lifestyle of children: they sit snugly behind young ears and are built to be safe, durable and simple to operate. With Nios micro, Phonak presents its most comprehensive and technologically advanced pediatric solution for children with mild to moderately-severe hearing loss. The junior product family includes state-of-the-art technologies such as SoundRecover, WhistleBlock, Dynamic FM, CableFree fitting and iPFG Junior fitting mode adapted to the specific needs of children.  Meer

Unlimited connectivity for easy access to the modern communication world

01.04.2009, Stäfa, Switzerland

New Phonak solutions offer intuitive wireless connectivity with mobile phones, TV, MP3 players or computers: Phonak introduces a new range of solutions for unlimited access to the ever-expanding world of communication. The latest wireless technology and an intuitive interface ensure seamless connectivity for Phonak CORE product users. Click’nTalk allows for an enhanced mobile phone experience without any need for programming, the iCom TV package directly connects the TV via Bluetooth with the hearing instruments.  Meer

A Phonak FM bridges the gap – Dynamic FM for optimized understanding even in difficult situations

01.04.2009, Murten, Switzerland

Based on the Dynamic FM platform, Phonak offers a new range of FM products that are designed to help adults and teenagers hear and communicate more effectively in noise. The SmartLink+, ZoomLink+ and EasyLink+ complete Phonak’s revolutionary family of Dynamic FM transmitters and allow for category-leading sound performance whether at home, outside, in the car or when using multimedia technology. With DynaMic, a passaround microphone for inspiro, Phonak expands its MultiTalker Network and gives students with hearing loss a direct link to every speaker in class.  Meer

Enjoy the full sound spectrum with Audéo YES

20.01.2009, Stäfa

The latest addition to the CORE Collection uses SoundRecover technology to expand audibility and improve speech comprehension. Phonak, the world’s leading manufacturer of innovative hearing solutions, is introducing Audéo YES, the world’s smallest completely wireless hearing system which makes high frequencies audible again.  Meer

APD test battery to receive boost with launch of revolutionary new LiSN-S test

20.11.2008, Murten, Switzerland

Audiologists can look forward to reinvigorating their APD test batteries this Northern Spring when Phonak will launch a revolutionary new spatial-information diagnostic system called the ‘Listening in Spatialized Noise – Sentences Test’, or LiSN-S.  Meer

Small system, big results: the new Power CIC from Phonak

15.10.2008, Stäfa

With the new Power “Completely-in-the-Canal” (CIC) hearing system, Phonak introduces an incredibly small in-the-ear solution designed specifically for people with severe hearing loss. The new hearing system which is available for the Exélia, Versáta, and Certéna product families provides amplification of up to 65 dB (real-ear gain) and a fitting range that is 15-20 dB higher than that of a standard CIC. Particularly in the frequency range between 100 Hz and 1 kHz, the Power CIC hearing system provides a performance spectrum that is up to 25 dB higher than that of comparable products.  Meer

Phonak optimizes the “Junior Mode” for perfect pediatric fitting

15.10.2008, Stäfa

The version 2.2 of the iPFG fitting software from Phonak provides new informative tools for parents and caregivers. The Junior Reports provide important background information for better understanding of the child’s hearing loss and the use of the hearing system. The new Junior Reports are part of the Junior Fitting Mode in the iPFG software. The Junior Mode offers, with a simple mouse-click, appropriate pediatric default settings which make the fitting of hearing systems to children more precise and efficient.  Meer

Phonak presents iSense - a wireless communication system with Dynamic FM technology for users who do not need hearing instruments

15.10.2008, Stäfa

iSense, the new wireless communication system, optimizes speech comprehension in noisy environments. The system was designed specifically for people who do not require hearing instruments but experience speech comprehension problems, particularly in noisy environments. With its Dynamic FM technology, iSense provides excellent sound quality and is extremely user-friendly. iSense automatically adjusts the volume in noisy environments, thus ensuring optimum hearing performance and unparalleled user comfort.  Meer

Phonak Audéo earphones: Hours of musical enjoyment in total comfort

15.10.2008, Stäfa

Phonak introduces high-quality Audéo Perfect Fit Earphones to the market. The stylish earphones utilize the expertise of Phonak in hearing system development to provide excellent sound quality and ultimate comfort for hours of listening enjoyment.  Meer

Hearing solutions for every need: Versáta and Certéna complete the CORE Collection from Phonak

15.10.2008, Stäfa

At the EUHA Congress in Leipzig, Phonak introduces Certéna and Versáta, two new product families based on the proven CORE platform. Together with the already available hearing systems Exélia and Naída, these new product families form a unique product collection to meet every client need, accommodating all levels of hearing loss, personal preferences and lifestyle.  Meer

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