HEARING DEVICE PLUG CONNECTOR AND HEARING DEVICE

The invention concerns a hearing device plug connector (30) comprising a first connector component (50) and a second connector component (40) which are detachably connectable. The hearing device plug connector (30) includes a latching mechanism for securing the first connector component (50) and the second connector component (40) against unintended disconnection. The latching mechanism includes a catch (60) and a complementary latch component (45, 46) which are in latching engagement when the first connector component (50) and the second connector component (40) are connected. Thereby, the catch (60) is moveable against a spring force from a latching position into a release position when connecting or disconnecting the first connector component (50) and the second connector component (40). In the latching position, the catch (60) can engage with the complementary latch component and in the release position, the catch (60) can disengage from the complementary latch component (45, 46). The hearing device plug connector (30) further comprises a sealing element (55) for providing a seal between the first connector component (50) and the second connector component (40) for protection against contamination of the hearing device plug connector (30). According to the invention, the sealing element (55) includes a resilient material and said resilient material provides said catch (60) with said spring force. The invention further concerns a hearing device (10), in particular a hearing aid (10), including such a hearing device plug connector (30).