I like the durability and still dislike the childproof containers. However, the kindest gentleman took time to show me an easier way to access the batteries without as much trouble. I’m 78 y/o and have tremors in my hands so the packages had been problematic. Many thanks!

The batteries themselves are just fine, really good, actually. I'm pleased and surprised to get so much time out of them. They are in use for 16-18 hours a day and I usually get 6.5 to 8 days of battery life depending on how much Bluetooth streaming I do. The problem is the packaging. I'm told the new more secure packaging is related to recent legislation to prevent accidental ingestion by children. I get that, but as often happens, the solution can be extreme and unnecessarily burdensome. I'm late middle age and am able to cut through the plastic but "it ain't easy". My wife who is 10 years younger just gave up without releasing a single battery when I asked her to give it a go. I just can't imagine how difficult it must be for an older person (14.5% of the US population over age 65 wearing hearing aids!) to get the batteries out of the silly package. Come on regulators, there must be a better way!

These batteries work great and the price is good. The packaging is horrible! You need scissors to cut open each individual battery. Who carries scissors at all times? Luckily I had an old package before they started the child proof packages and I open mine up at home and put them into old packages. I know it’s not only old people wearing hearing aids, but this packaging is awful for any age.

I cannot yet comment on how good these batteries are as far as how long they will last, but hopefully longer than it took me to get the first one out of the package. I came on this site to see if there were any helpful instructions on getting the batteries out only to find review after review with the same complaint as mine. I understand the need for child-proof packaging, but these are ridiculous. I'm glad I didn't pay more for them because I will probably buy new hearing aids before I get done using 48 of these! Maybe instead of the picture with the scissors, you need a link to a video to show how to get the batteries out!

This packaging is too difficult to open. I know it’s supposed to be a means of child proofing, but the majority of users (the elderly) are not children, but they experience similar challenges that children experience such as exerting the amount of strength needed to open this packaging as well as hand coordination. I watched my elderly 88 year old parent struggling while opening her hearing aids so I took it from her to assist her and I struggled to open it as well. This packaging presents challenges for the people who need it most - the elderly.

The packaging is terrible, having to cut open to get the batteries out is absurd. The plastic also needs to recyclable. Much prefer packaging that rotates to an open slot.

Do not buy this product if you have any hand issues! Not only is it childproof (which is great), but I don't have any hand issues and was cursing by the time I got the batteries out of the packaging! Seriously! Even when you cut through the packaging (which is required), it is a struggle to get the battery out! In your attempt to childproof this product, you have made it difficult for even the most physically capable adult to access! It is ridiculous! I just cut through all of the containers and put them all in a small plastic jar for easy access! That way, I only got frustrated in one sitting! LOL.

Batteries are very difficult to remove from packaging. Removing batteries can cause serious hand injury from knives and scissors used to remove batteries. Fix the packaging problem and fire the person that thought the dangerous packaging was a good idea.

The batteries work fine - once you get them out of the tamper proof packaging. The batteries are contained in a hard plastic shell that requires a lot of effort with scissors to open. Do not recommend for anyone who has limited hand strength or dexterity.

The PACKAGING is ABSOLUTELY AWFUL!!!!!! extremely hard to cut through each card to get to the batteries. AND. You have to CUT EACH one out. You can't just cut one and then turn the plastic to reveal the battery. Who ever thought up this design was not thinking. This actually hurt my thumb trying to cut through the card and plastic over and over. It is infuriating. I have low blood pressure, i can only imagine the spike in blood pressure for those of you who have high blood pressure. I will NOT purchase again and do not recommend. SAMS...SOMEONE FROM YOUR COMPANY NEEDS TO CHECK THESE OUT.