Bought in January for $219, and in brand-new condition. I've just replaced it with a more expensive unit to meet professional standards. It is made in Portland, OR, and does an excellent job for home use in cleaning hearing aids. Here's what the manufacturer says: "Jodi-Vac Vacuum Systems are a revolutionary way to care for your Hearing Aids or In Ear Monitors (IEMs) at home. Hearing Aids and IEMs get filled with wax, oils, dirt, sweat, dead skin and more. By vacuuming out the debris, your devices will not only perform better for longer, they will not be in the lab or office for cleaning."