The Eko CORE™ Digital Attachment or Eko CORE™ is a Bluetooth-enabled device that attaches to and enhances a traditional stethoscope. The CORE™ Digital Attachment is compatible with most popular adult and pediatric stethoscope models from 3M™ Littmann®, ADC, WelchAllyn, MDF, and Medline with no cutting necessary. CORE™ is compatible with many other stethoscope brands and models, but there are no performance guarantees when using other stethoscope brands or models.

Primary features of CORE™ are:

• Advanced disease detection supported by Eko AI*
• Up to 40x amplification
• Active noise cancellation
• One-tap App pairing
• Wireless listening
• Analog and amplified modes
• Heart sound visualization (PCG)
• Telehealth capabilities
• Adult and pediatric tunable diaphragms
• Unlimited recordings*

*Select features require an Eko+ membership.

The Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope is a Littmann Cardiology IV Stethoscope that is pre-assembled with the Eko CORE™ Digital Attachment.

The Eko CORE™ Digital Attachment is manufactured and tested by Eko and is built to attach to and enhance most traditional stethoscopes.

When the Eko App is connected and used with a compatible digital stethoscope, Eko’s FDA-cleared software automatically checks for signs of heart disease.

The Eko App will summarize any findings with an intuitive 15-second recording. These findings aren’t a diagnosis but are intended to aid the clinician in reaching a diagnosis accurately, quickly, and confidently. Access to Eko AI requires an Eko+ membership.

Yes, the CORE™ Digital Attachment pairs with the Eko App. Download the Eko App for free at the iOS and Android app stores.

The primary features of the Eko App are:

• Automated disease detection supported by Eko AI*
• Spot check that analyzes in just 15 seconds
• A guided 4-point assessment to maximize accuracy*
• Unlimited recordings accessible from any device*
• Easy report generation and sharing*
• Heart sound visualization (PCG)

*Select features require an Eko+ membership.

Eko+ is a paid membership that unlocks unlimited access to the Eko App’s full feature set.

With an Eko+ membership, you can access the Eko App’s full suite of features including AI-powered AFib detection (CORE 500™ only) and murmur detection, and create, save, and share heart sound recordings and PDF reports.

Eko+ is offered as a monthly or annual subscription and can be purchased on ekohealth.com or through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

The Eko CORE™ Digital Attachment comes with a 2-year warranty which is warranted against any defects in material and workmanship.
All stethoscopes purchased on the Eko website are backed by a 100% refundable, 75-day trial. We offer free returns within 75 days of receiving your stethoscope.

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All Eko stethoscopes may be eligible for HSA (health spending account), FSA (flexible spending account), HRA (health reimbursement arrangement), or CME (continuing medical education) purchase and/or reimbursement. 

You can use your benefits card at ekohealth.com for qualified purchases. For proof of purchase:

Save your order confirmation email as a receipt. 

• Visit account.ekohealth.com to look up and print your order details.
  
  If your eligible card is declined or doesn't work at ekohealth.com, you can:
• Use a different payment method and contact your system administrator for reimbursement information.
• Shop Eko products at the fsastore.com or hsastore.com stores.

We recommend printing your order confirmation email to submit as a receipt for reimbursement. If you have any issues, contact our support team via chat or call + 1 (844) 356-3384 for a downloadable PDF invoice.

Because the Eko CORE™ Digital Attachment is compatible with most single-tube traditional stethoscopes, it's built for any healthcare professional who wants to enhance the stethoscope they already own. There’s no reason you have to get rid of your beloved stethoscope to improve its performance. Recommended for:

• Physicians
• PAs and NPs
• Nurses
• EMTs and first responders
• Veterinarians
• Home health providers

Yes, we encourage students to use Eko stethoscopes to learn auscultation skills and how to identify heart, lung, and body sounds.

Yes, this stethoscope supports wireless listening for most Bluetooth headphones, hearing aids, and devices.

Eko digital stethoscope technology supports clinicians with hearing loss in several ways:

• Sound amplification helps users hear low-frequency sounds more clearly
• Waveform visualization (phonocardiograms and electrocardiograms) on the Eko App helps confirm the sounds heard and electrical signals seen
• Bluetooth compatibility allows stethoscopes to be paired with hearing aids or wireless streamers
  
  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.

The CORE™ Digital Attachment includes adapters to fit adult, pediatric, and infant (neonatal) stethoscopes and is intended to be used with adult and pediatric patients.

Yes, the Eko CORE™, Eko DUO, and Eko Analysis Software are FDA cleared and CE marked.

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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.

Speak with a telemedicine consultant.

Yes, both the Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope and Eko CORE™ Digital Attachment can be used for both small and large animals. Many veterinarians use Eko for sound amplification, wireless listening, telemedicine, and even recording sounds to increase engagement with pet owners. Some features may require a paid Eko App membership.

The Eko CORE™ has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that stays charged with 8 hours of continuous use. The stethoscope still functions as an analog cardiology-grade stethoscope when the power is off. The Eko CORE™ generally lasts 2 weeks between charges with normal use.

Yes, both the Eko CORE 500™ Digital Stethoscope and 3M™ Littmann™ CORE Digital Stethoscope are available on Amazon; however our free case promotion, engraving service, and 75-day return policy are exclusive to purchases made on ekohealth.com.

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