These headphones are actually a new device to clear out earwax

By Dean Murray via SWNS

At first glance, they look like the latest cool headphones.

However, put down your lunch, as the cans are actually a watery new device to clear out earwax.

The $2,750 OtoSet Ear Cleaning System, which has received $8 million of funding this month, allows water to flow in and out of the ear canals.

Seattle-based medical startup SafKan Health say it's the first FDA-cleared ear cleaning device to remove mild to severe earwax impactions quickly and safely.

For use by healthcare professionals only, it employs a novel system of irrigation and micro-suction technology, all built into an automated and wearable device resembling a familiar and sleek pair of headphones.

In a quick cleaning cycle, liquid flow is directed from solution containers through disposable ear tips and toward the walls of the ear canals to break down earwax.

Continuous micro-suction draws the earwax and liquid back through the ear tips and into disposable waste containers for a simple, clean procedure.

The firm says the "device offers patients a safe, effective, and mess-free procedure."

It was announced March 3 that investment firm Unorthodox Ventures has added a lead investment in SafKan Health, developers of the FDA-cleared OtoSet Ear Cleaning System.

The $8 million funding will help the company as it debuts OtoSet, with total funding to date of $13 million.

SafKan Health Co-Founder and CEO Sahil Diwan said: "What impressed us first about Unorthodox Ventures is their knowledge of all things manufacturing, a major help for us as we grow our business.

"Beyond that, their willingness to assist us in all aspects of our business is what makes Unorthodox Ventures such a unique and welcome partner.”

Unorthodox Ventures "Founding Contrarian" Carey Smith said: "I’ve dedicated my career to transforming old technology for the modern era, from ceiling fans to hand sanitizer systems.

"SafKan Health is doing the same with OtoSet."