EarMates Soft Foam Ear Protectors for Nasal Cannulas (DISCONTINUED)
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WestMed EarMates Soft Foam Ear Protectors for Nasal Cannulas (DISCONTINUED)

3.46 Average Rating of 35 Reviews Read Reviews

Discontinued Item:

For Reference: Discontinued March 2024

Description

WestMed's EarMates improve comfort and help prevent chafing and soreness during oxygen therapy, especially in the area behind and over the ears. EarMates can be cut to shorter lengths as desired.

Product Information

  • Manufacturer WestMed
  • Part Number(s) WM0440
  • HCPCS Code E1399
  • GTIN / UPC Code 00092237615454
  • Country Mexico (Typical Origin)

Physical Specifications

  • Available Color(s) Gray
  • Materials Not Made with Natural Rubber Latex

Reviews

3.46
Average Rating of
Total 35 Reviews
  • .Works Great

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    I use these and l really like them. I put them on cannula, then I put scotch tape completely across the length of the ear protector. It keeps them from sliding. Works great.
    Written by Verified Shopper, Georgia2022-02-23
  • .Comfortable but won't stay on

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    Good idea but they won't stay on. They are comfortable when they are on & did help with ear irritation & back of ear pain.. Trying to figure out how to doctor them to stay on, which you shouldn't have to do with any product you buy.
    Written by dmm, Colorado2022-01-28
  • .Great

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    I use them to keep lines off my face.
    Written by Verified Shopper, 2021-03-03
  • .Responce

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    worked well until they fell off and my puppies finished them off. Reorder 2 a couple of weeks ago but appears lost in mail
    Written by Verified Shopper, 2020-12-13
  • .CRAP OVER PRICE JUNK UNHAPPY

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    WOULDF STAY IN PLACE BAD BAD BADS
    Written by Verified Shopper, 2020-12-02
  • .Attach the ear pieces to the tubing, it's easy!

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    Yes they fall off so I take thread, sewing thread, and cut a ten inch piece, wrap it around the foam piece, make a knot, then wrap it a half dozen or so times around the ear piece, make another knot, then trim the ends. It holds the ear piece on the tube until I cut it off. I get about a month out of each pair of ear pieces. The ear pieces tend to get hard as they get old. I find the ear pieces keep the lines from creasing my cheeks as I sleep on my side causing the tube to lie against my cheek. It's easier to "erase" the lines in the shower with hot water and a bit of messaging. The lines disappear from my face. It takes a few minutes to attach the ear pieces with thread but they don't fall off!
    Written by Verified Shopper, COLORADO SPRINGS2020-11-04
  • .Needs tape

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    Good product, but needs to be cut shorter to allow foe curvature of ear and tape to close slit, also to prevent slippage down hose
    Written by Verified Shopper, Branson MO2020-06-28
  • .Good product

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    I don't use these for my ears. I use them at night for my cheeks so I don't end up with lines on my face when I wake up. It works great, you might have to put a small piece of scotch tape where they separate so they don't come off while you are sleeping, they usually last until you change your cannula. (I change mine every 3-4 weeks)
    Written by Verified Shopper, 2020-06-19
  • .gotta try these

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    Great to protect ears , but do fall off at night so glued them in place now better
    Written by Verified Shopper, Minneapolis MN2020-03-02
  • .I use these differently

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    I found these pushed my ears out & we're uncomfortable with my glasses. At the same time I was waking with lines from the cannula on my face. So I slid them down closer to the nasal prongs. Viola! No more facial lines when I wake up.
    Written by Verified Shopper, Whitewater, CO2019-07-29
  • .Perfect

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    Great product and great service.
    Written by Verified Shopper, 2018-10-26
  • .Great product!

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    The Earmates soft foam ear protectors really eleviated the ear pain.
    Written by Verified Shopper, 2017-07-24
  • .Not practical,

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    Will not stay positioned around canula, slides off. Also, foam too thick. I bought 5, tried one and have four unused.
    Written by Tabby, 2017-07-08
  • .earguards

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    useless why do you not sell tube with attached ear guards they are brilliant and can easily be removed if not needed
    Written by lynn, 2017-06-21
  • .Earmates soft foam ear protectors

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    Useless. The idea of a soft foam ear protector is great. My husband has sores behind his ears because of the cannula he wears has cut into his skin. But the foam protector will not stay on the cannula tubing. It opens up at the slit used to attach it to the tubing. He tried taping it shut with a bandaid. Not only did that not work, but the hard tape cut into his ears. A soft glue needs to be included in the package.
    Written by Caroline, 2017-05-26
  • .Useless

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    These won't stay on tubing. They start coming off as soon as you bend tubing over eases.
    Written by Bgreene, 2017-05-26
  • .Perfect

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    My husband is very happy
    Written by Donna SerraMoore, 2017-01-18
  • .Tape cannula

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    I had to put take on the ear protector to keep it on the cannula. It does help my husbands ear tenderness
    Written by Verified Shopper, 2016-10-29
  • .do not stay in place

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    move about ....come off tubing
    Written by Verified Shopper, 2016-10-26
  • .Love it!

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    They make a big difference on my ears! The other keeps the marks off my face from using oxygan
    Written by Diane B, 2016-06-27
  • .Not Satisfied

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    Like others have said, I cannot keep these things on cannula so they fail to suit my purpose long term. They just keep popping off and if you wear your cannula at night, you are searching around your pillow in the morning to find them as they will be off and gone before morning.
    Written by Ron, 2016-05-08
  • .Great Product!

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    I bought these for my 80 year old mother. She absolutely loves them. So soft on her ears. You do have to tape them together to stay on but they work great. I will be ordering another pair.
    Written by Lori, 2016-04-05
  • .Waste of time and money. Didn't stay on for 10:00 minutes

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    Terrible useless didn't stay on
    Written by Brian F., 2016-03-10
  • .They won't stay on

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    I wasn't very happy with the ear protection. They have a slit to be able to put them over the cannula tube, but when I wore them, they kept popping off. As they go over the curve of the ear, the slit pops open and they come off. They also slid up or down the tube, so they didn't stay on my ear. I solved the problem by glueing the slits together. Now they stay exactly where I want them and don't pop off. I put a second set between the ones over my ears and the prongs, and the second set prevents impressions on my cheeks. Now I've very happy with my purchase.
    Written by Carol C, 2016-02-15
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    would not stay on tubing
    Written by Verified Shopper, 2015-10-20
  • .Foam Ear Protectors

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    This is another excellent product for people who have ears with that are about 1/4" away from their head at a minimum. My wife's ears fit closer to her head (about 1/8" gap), thus this product is too thick to provide the necessary comfort. It would be nice if this product came in three different widths: the current width, a narrower width, and a wider width for ears that are further away from the head. The current foam material is very soft and feels like it would last a very long time. The precision cut that allows the cannula tubing to be installed is excellent. As it is, this is a great product.
    Written by MJPA, 2015-09-15
  • .Not happy with product

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    These did not stay on at all
    Written by Brenda, 2015-02-11
  • .ear comfort

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    keeps the area around the ear from getting irritated. does its job
    Written by bob, 2014-07-05
  • .Nope

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    These seem to be a great idea but they don't stay on.
    Written by Scott E, 2014-04-28
  • .EarMates Soft Foam Ear Protectors

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    these are a good idea by fall off too easily to be useful. I will try to tape them on the hose to see if this helps
    Written by Ed R, 2014-04-02
  • .problem solved but keeps falling off!

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    They took care of the irritation behind my ears but the silly things keep falling off!
    Written by Verified Shopper, 2014-04-01
  • .Amt

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    One of the ear mates will not stay on the tubing
    Written by Amt, 2014-03-31
  • .Soft on the Ears

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    They work great. No more ear rubbing or irritation
    Written by Bob J., 2014-03-10
  • .Foam Ear Protectors work to perfection.

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    My husband is on oxygen 24/7. He kept getting sore areas behind his ears from the rubbing of the canula. I knew there was a product that would relieve the problem, but I didn't know what it was. A quick search and I found Direct Home Medical and through them I found my solution. These foam protectors prevent rubbing and the problem areas have disappeared. FIVE BIG STARS! Thank you.
    Written by Verified Shopper, 2014-02-18
  • .Earmates

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    Don't like how they don't stay on when wearing. Wish the Nasal Cannulas came with them attached.
    Written by Kathy, 2013-12-02
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