3M™ Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope Unboxing and Review

Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Ali Haider, unboxes and reviews the 3M Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope. The Littmann CORE features the outstanding acoustics, comfort and quality of a Littmann cardiology-grade stethoscope enhanced by powerful digital technology. Features like up to 40x amplification and active noise cancellation can help you auscultate with greater confidence.

Dr. Haider has been a fan of Eko digital products since the CORE was first FDA-cleared in 2015.

[Hellokitty]

I've had the same stethoscope for a decade now, all of a sudden all of my patients had "diminished" lung sounds. I am a senior nursing student about to graduate and I could not afford to fail clinicals because I don't have a good stethoscope. It was a big investment because my hours of work are reduced, but worth every penny! I also have TMJ and the ear pieces are very soft and I have no problem with them. Highly recommend this product!

[titaireneiielevera]

An honor to work with this cardiologist!!

[sheikhosmanulquadir]

1. How to ensure the Quality of the Littman Stethoscope?
2. Is there any Testing Devices / Simulators for testing Stethoscopes ?
3. What is the Testing Method(s) for Testing the Stethoscopes ?
4. Which one is the Original -- the engraved Trade Mark or Printed Trade mark?

[su]

You only forgot to mention the 60 USD per Month for the AI function, or is there a free version of it?

[OpalGlamour]

Just bought a new CORE stethoscope as a birthday gift to myself since the Littmann classic II stethoscope I am using had been gifted to me by my deceased mom in the summer of 2005 when I was just a student. I felt I needed to up my game and work shorter but more efficient so purchasing the CORE with Eko attachment may just help me achieve those. A few comments if you will, 1) adding a detachable flap or USB cover will work wonders especially if I were to clean my stethoscope with alcohol or CHG wipes so the attachment won't get grounded or break easily. The other is maybe 2) switching up from micro-USB to type C USB? That way, there'll be less cords to use if a user such as myself is attuned to using devices with the type C port. All in all, this is a good investment and I am so excited to use this on the floor.😊

[vanessacaldas]

RELATO - O amplificador realmente funcionou perfeitamente para mim: eu tenho deficiência auditiva leve a moderada e não consigo auscultar de forma alguma com um estetoscópio comum, mesmo que seja da Littman. Não consigo mesmo, nada! Porém mesmo com o risco de não conseguir auscultar, porque já havia tentado com vários estetos antes, o amplificador era a minha última chance e o comprei sem mesmo ter recebido uma indicação de algum conhecido. Foi um tiro no escuro... E graças a Deus deu certo! Agora eu ausculto com tranquilidade, o que eu nunca tinha feito antes... Eu faço faculdade de Enfermagem e provavelmente teria que desistir dela se não fosse o amplificador!

[nandkumarthite]

Is it useful for Dr., using hearing aids?

[TheChaz]

I just received mine and there is very little instruction on use. I'm having a hard time finding heart sounds and when I do they are very very low. Even with the volume is turned all the way up. In analog mode I hear nothing. Is there an instructional video somewhere?

[christiansoga-ang]

Hello, how can I order the eko core attachment only? I cannot check out from the eko website since I am from the Philippines. I already have the cardio IV, am looking for the eko core attachment I have hearing impairment. Thnak you

[douglaschamroeun]

Would you happen to know how this stethoscope translate into veterinary medicine? Would you happen to have any DVM or DVM cardiologist that utilizes this stethoscope?

[angelesolivarez]

Is it normal for the sound to be very low when playing the recordings on your phone even at the highest volume setting?

[priamoapichardogonzalez]

In a world where the future is USB-C and almost everything new technology-wise is USB-C I wished you have gone with it instead of micro-USB.

[y.g.]

hi, Eko! Look, it's so strange - all about cardiology, where we also have blood tests with good alternative biomarkers for diagnostic purposes.. yet- nothing about respirology, where lung diseases (crackles, wheezing etc) are 'primary' detection points using stethoscope, since blood tests can not identify those. So: 1. do we have sound recording capability for documenting specific lung examination sounds and future comparisons (same patient or diff. patients)? 2. since digital stethoscopes seem so 'way more advanced' (40x sound amplifications, recording, wireless features etc)- why I have not observed a single 'real life' physician using it? (considering that they earn way above 100k/yr, so affordability is not a factor).

[tonikim]

- I have a question about the durability/sustainability of this stethoscope.
- The stethoscope is based on a rechargeable battery (battery with accumulator) with a working duration of 8 hours (in a 24-hour shift, it must be charged 2 times = a lot of wasted time).
- being on a rechargeable battery, the operating time will decrease by 20-30% per year... just like any device (eg: phone, laptop, tablet) after several charges.

- Is it possible to purchase spare rechargeable batteries? for example: the litmann 3M 3200 is powered by batteries (AAA alkaline batteries)
- no store/partner store provides extended battery warranty(battery with accumulator)
- is there any solution in this case, assuring me as a customer, that the battery-accumulator will not fail after the warranty period? (2 years warranty) Thank you!

[samuelnedelec]

salutations existe t-il un stéthoscope avec un conteur analogique et numérique les 2en1 dans le même conteur ? Merci ++

[ayjayeh]

does it work as a normal stethoscope when the battery dies?

[iAmRachelleRN]

I just wish Littmann didn’t d/c the 3200 electronic - I still use and love it, just wish I could easily transfer sound recordings to physicians when there’s something abnormal heard. There’s no way to update the 3200 and or have it serviced. It’s such an amazing stethoscope idk why they didn’t continue it.

[TemanOgut]

Can we disconnect the tube and hear the chest sound via bluetooth wireless earphone?

[guillermovelazquez]

I´d like to know which is better: Littmann 3200 or CORE digital attachment? Thanks

[djstikzo]

Thank you very much for the detailed preview Dr Haider.