Here's a list of common questions about our products. We hope this helps you when deciding to purchase our products. If you have more questions, contact support or chat with us at the bottom of the page.
Difference between the Littmann® CORE and the CORE Digital Attachment?
Can students use Eko stethoscopes?
Can Eko products be used for telemedicine?
Does it help with hearing loss?
Which wireless headphones are recommended for wireless listening?
How does it work for Bluetooth or wireless auscultation?
Support same wireless functionality as the Eko CORE Digital Attachment?
Mobile device or Windows computer compatible?
Is it compatible with the Eko App and platform?
What is the warranty and return policy?
The Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope comes pre-assembled with a Littmann® Cardiology IV™ Stethoscope and an Eko CORE™ Digital Attachment. It includes these features:
- Up to 40x amplification
- Active noise cancellation
- One-tap app pairing
- Wireless listening
- Analog and amplified modes
- Telehealth capabilities (with paid subscription)
- Adult and pediatric tunable diaphragms
- Automated software activation
What’s the difference between the Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope and the CORE™ Digital Attachment?
The Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope is a Littmann® Cardiology IV™ analog stethoscope that is pre-assembled with the Eko CORE Digital Attachment.
The stethoscope is manufactured and tested by Littmann®. The CORE Digital Attachment is manufactured and tested by Eko and works with most traditional stethoscopes.
The CORE Digital Attachment can be purchased individually and is compatible with most popular stethoscope models from Littmann®, ADC, WelchAllyn, MDF, and Medline with no tubing cutting necessary.
The Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope is a high-performance stethoscope designed for any clinician who performs diagnostic assessments or auscultation, works in settings with background noise, or performs both in-person and virtual telehealth exams. It's also ideal in school settings for educators and students to teach and learn body sounds.
Recommended for:
- Physicians
- PAs and NPs
- Nurses
- EMTs and first responders
- Home health providers
- Respiratory therapists
Yes, we encourage students to use Eko stethoscopes to learn auscultation skills and how to identify heart, lung, and body sounds.
Eko stethoscopes and software are purpose-built for telemedicine. Eko supports virtual care or telehealth programs for individual providers, small clinics, and multi-site hospitals. A subscription may be required for telemedicine live streaming.
We don't recommend disassembling the stethoscope. The Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope isn't designed to have the stethoscope tubing piece removed.
The Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that stays charged with 8 hours of continuous use, and generally lasts 2 weeks between charges with normal use. The stethoscope still functions as an analog cardiology-grade stethoscope when the power is off.
There are three main ways the Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope supports clinicians with hearing loss:
To learn more, see this section of our Help Center: Wireless listening and hearing loss support.
View our Stethoscope Guide for Healthcare Workers with Hearing Loss and watch a video explaining how to configure the Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope with different types of hearing aids.
Which wireless headphones are recommended for the Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope and Eko App for wireless listening?
Eko has not tested all wireless headphones or earbuds. However, see this list of wireless listening compatible devices.
The Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope provides wireless functionality using Bluetooth technology when using the Eko App for iOS and Android. The app pairs with Bluetooth-enabled headphones, hearing aids, and speakers. Note that the Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope itself doesn’t pair directly with wireless listening devices. The pairing is through the Eko App.
We don't recommend cutting or ripping the tubing off the Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope.
To learn more, see Set up wireless listening for hearing loss or headphones.
Does the Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope support the same wireless functionality as the Eko CORE Digital Attachment?
Yes, the Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope supports wireless auscultation using the Eko App and Bluethooth headphones or earbuds. The Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope also pairs with select Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids when using the Eko App.
To learn more, see this section of our Help Center: Wireless listening and hearing loss support.
Is my mobile device or Windows computer compatible with the Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope and the Eko App?
See our system requirements.
Yes, the Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope connects with the Eko App. Download the Eko App for free* (for iOS from the Apple App Store, and for Android devices from the Google Play Store).
The Eko CORE™ is intended for use on pediatric and adult patients. The Eko CORE™ is intended to be used by professional users in a clinical environment or by lay users in a nonclinical environment. The device is not intended for self-diagnosis.
The Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope has adult and pediatric diaphragms.
The Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope and the Eko App are cleared for use on pediatric and adult patients. Eko Analysis Software is cleared for use on adults 18 years and older.
While the Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope’s clinical performance and safety are cleared for human patients, it can also be safely used on animals under the use of veterinarian professionals for animal auscultation.
Important
Arrhythmia detection, supported by Eko AI, is not intended to be used on animals.
The Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope is available to purchase here at ekohealth.com, littmann.com, and at Littmann’s distribution partners, including allheart.com.
Yes, the Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope and Eko Analysis Software is FDA cleared and CE marked.
*Some features may require a paid Eko App membership.