I have several hearing aid battery case options in my Etsy shop. The regular size holds 10 batteries, the mini holds 6, and the key chain holds 2. The batteries are held in place with embedded magnets so they don’t spill out (it is a proven myth that magnets effect battery life) They are easy to open and are available in custom color options. Happy to answer any questions.
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I have purchased the above case and it works well and is made very well too. To remove the batteries from these new packages I drill the little riveted area out between the batteries with 1/8 driil bit - 6 around the outside and 1 in the middle. The plastic case will seperate.
Thanks for the feedback. So glad these work well for you!
I bought the larger case that holds 10.
Stop Impossible Hearing Aid Battery Packaging! on change.org by our own @AbramBaileyAuD? Not a lot of signatures - only 2K. (I signed.) Is there an estimate how many people are affected?
In case it helps anyone, my (imperfect) solution is to use a pair of electronics wire clippers (Amazon). I clip close to either side of the battery I want to “set free”, and then pry up the plastic.
Dexterity wise, the hardest part is the last part. I am not arthritic but I have nerve damage on my dominant hand, with reduced strength/dexterity.
This will probably change my decision for my next hearing aid.
No cutting…..pull the paper backing off and flash a bic lighter on the bottom for a few seconds then pull the softened plastic apart with your fingers. The batteries will fall out. Store batteries separate.
Can’t remember where I was exploring online the other day - Etsy maybe - but one of the things I saw in passing was a device to “open hearing aid packages.” For a mere $30 each all our problems with the packaging could be solved.
I’m guessing it was this item on Etsy. Seems like something that an audiologist might use in their office, but I’m not sure how many people would want one in their home. Also, I’d be worried that not all HA battery packaging would fit in it. This seems designed to fit a particular size cardboard backing.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4348285120/hearing-aid-battery-pack-opener
Yup. That was it. I remember the orange color of it.
