A removal tool for atraumatically removing a removable fitting from a
hearing device inserted deeply in the ear canal comprises a housing
adapted to be grasped in the hand and a plurality of flexible members
partially positioned in the housing and extending from the housing. The
members have an outwardly flared portion at a distal portion of the
member. At least one member includes an engagement element positioned at
the flared distal portion of the member for engaging a removal element on
the fitting. The tool also comprises a mechanism for engaging the
engagement element with the removal element for removal of the fitting
independent of a radial orientation of the housing with respect to the
hearing device.