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[NavinF]

Non sequitur. You could say that about any high quality set of headphones since they're capable of much higher power output than hearing aids.

[bongodongobob → NavinF]

I'm not saying it makes sense, but that's the idea.

[kube-system → bongodongobob]

No, medical devices are regulated because society demands a certain degree of certainty from those who claim to treat medical issues. Most societies don't want it to be legal to sell snake oil to vulnerable people suffering from a health issue.

There are many dangerous unregulated things that can destroy your hearing or vision. But they don't claim to protect them.

[Retr0id → bongodongobob]

It's still a non-sequitur because regular earphones are not subject to such regulations.