Valuing a charitable donation

As I wroe in my last post, my husband died this yer. he had a hearing aid, which had originally cost over $4,000 2 years ago. This hearing aid was lost by the nursing home he was in for rehab(don't ask!). It was replaced under warranty for $400 dollars. About 1 month after he got the replacement he died. I donated this practically brand new hearing aid to a legitimate charitable organization that helps peope with hearing problems. My question is can I deduct $4,000 as the hearing aid was actually new? Can I deduct the $400 , the warranty cost or What? As the hearing aid had approximtely a three year life, had he still had the old one, I might have thought to deduct $1,300 but this is actually a brand new one.

HELP!

Wendy Baker

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