Unitron Hearing UWBTE1 HEARING AID User Manual UNIT2068 TechBrochure EN v8

Unitron Hearing, Inc. HEARING AID UNIT2068 TechBrochure EN v8

BTE Guide

Quantum™Behind-the-ear (BTE)hearing aid guide
Your hearing aidsHearing healthcare professional:_________________________________________________________Telephone: _________________________________Model: ____________________________________Serial number:______________________________Replacement batteries: Size 13Warranty: __________________________________Program 1 is for: ____________________________Program 2 is for: ____________________________Program 3 is for: ____________________________Program 4 is for: ____________________________Date of purchase: ___________________________Thank youThank you for choosing Unitron BTE hearingaids.At Unitron, we care deeply about people withhearing loss. We work closely with hearinghealthcare professionals to make advanced,purpose-driven solutions available toeveryone. Because hearing matters.
Quick referenceChanging batteriesPlus(+) SignsLow battery warning2 beeps every30 minutesBattery size13On/OffLevervolume control; Up=louder, down=softercomfort-clarity control;up=clarity, down=comfortPush buttonswitching programsvolume control;right aid=louder, left aid=softercomfort-clarity control;right aid=clarity, left aid=comfortTable of contentsYour hearing aid at a glance....................................................2Putting your hearing aids on your ears...................................4Turning your hearing aids on and off .....................................6Battery information .................................................................8Tips for wearing hearing aids for the first time .....................12Operating instructions...........................................................14Using the telephone..............................................................22Caring for your hearing aids..................................................25Cleaning your hearing aids....................................................26Signature features of your hearing aids ...............................30Assistive listening devices ....................................................32Troubleshooting guide ..........................................................34Warnings ...............................................................................39Warning to hearing aid dispensers (to comply with the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations) ............44Compliance information........................................................47Client feedback......................................................................49on off openFPO
2 3Your hearing aid at a glance1Earhook - your custom made earmold attaches to yourhearing aid using the earhook2Microphone - sound enters your hearing aid via themicrophones. Microphone shield - protectsmicrophones from dirt & debris3Push button - switches between listening programs orchanges the volume level or comfort-clarity, dependingon your customized fitting4Lever - controls either the volume or comfort-clarity,depending on your customized fitting5Battery door/on & off - close the door to turn on yourhearing aid, partly open the door to turn off yourhearing aid. Opening the door all the way gives youaccess to change the battery6Earmold - allows the sound to pass from the hearingaid to the ear and holds the hearing aid in place7Slim tube - sound travels down the slim tube to theear canal8Dome - holds the slim tube in place in your ear canal9Retention piece - helps prevent the dome and slimtube from moving out of the ear canal123456792358422
3. Place the hearing aid overthe top of your ear.BTEs with slim tubes1. Place the hearing aid overthe top of your ear. The slimtube should lie flush againstyour head and not stick out.2. Hold the slim tube where itattaches to the dome andgently push the dome intoyour ear canal.3. Place the retention piece inyour ear so it rests at thebottom of the opening ofyour ear canal.Putting your hearing aids on your earsYour behind-the-ear (BTE) may be color-codedwith a small dot on the battery door:red = right ear; blue = left ear.BTEs with earmolds1. Hold the earmold betweenyour thumb and indexfinger. The opening shouldbe pointing in towards yourear canal with the BTEresting upwards over thetop of your ear.2. Carefully insert theearmold in your ear. Youmay need to twist it slightlyto the back. The earmoldshould fit into your earsnugly and comfortably.Pulling down and back on your earlobemay help you insert the earmold into yourear canal more easily.4 51.2.3.1.2.3.
3. OPEN: Fully open thebattery door to access andchange the battery.Note: When turning yourhearing aid on and off while itis on the ear, grasp the top andbottom of the device with yourindex finger and thumb. Useyour thumb to open and closethe battery door.Turning your hearing aids on and offYour hearing aids have a three-positionbattery door that acts as an on/off switch andthat allows access to the batterycompartment.1. ON: Close the battery doorfully.Note: It may take 5seconds before the hearingaid turns on. Your hearinghealthcare provider canadditionally increase thestart up delay if required.2. OFF: Partially open thebattery door.6 72.3.FPO1.
Replacing the battery1. Gently swing out the batterydoor with your fingernail.2. Grasp the battery with yourthumb and index finger andremove.3. Insert the new battery into thebattery compartment with theplus (+) sign on the battery facingthe same way as the plus (+) signon the side of the battery door. This willensure that the battery door closes properly.Note: If the battery is inserted incorrectly, thehearing aid will not turn on.4. Close the battery door.Battery informationTo replace the battery, fully open the batterydoor for access to the battery compartment.Low battery warningTwo long beeps indicate the hearing aidbattery is low. After the low battery warning,you may experience some reduction in soundquality. This is normal and can be remedied byinserting fresh batteries into the hearing aids.If you are not able to hear the low batterywarning, your hearing healthcare professionalcan change the pitch or loudness of the lowbattery warning. If you prefer, it can be turnedoff entirely.Your hearing aids are designed to generate a lowbattery warning every 30 minutes until youchange the batteries, but depending on thecondition of the batteries, they may die beforeanother low battery warning occurs. Therefore, itis recommended that the batteries are replacedas soon as possible once you hear the lowbattery warning.891.2.3.4.FPOFPO
Caring for batteriesAlways discard batteries in a safe andenvironmentally friendly way.To prolong battery life, remember to turn yourhearing aids off when not in use.Remove the batteries and keep the batterydoor open while hearing aids are not in use.This will allow internal moisture to evaporate.Replacing the battery inhearing aids with atamper-resistant battery doorSome hearing aids have atamper-resistant battery doorfor safety reasons. To replace the battery,open the battery compartment and push thelocking piece back inside the hearing aidusing the tip of a pen.Remove the old battery. Insert anew one with the plus (+) signon the battery facing the sameway as the plus (+) sign on theside of the battery door. Thenew battery will be secured when you closethe battery door.10 11FPOFPO
6. Make notes at the back of this booklet,write down difficult situations and describewhat any unpleasant noises were like. Thisinformation will help your hearinghealthcare professional to fine-tune thedevices better for you.7. Involve your family and friends in thisfamiliarization period. For example, asksomeone to set the television to acomfortable volume.8. When you are beginning to get used towearing the hearing aids, wear them inmore difficult listening environments suchas the office, at parties or in restaurants.This can be difficult even for people whocan hear normally. Give yourself time toregain your ability to hear in these difficultsituations.9. Make your hearing aids part of youreveryday life and be patient with yourselfuntil you have retrained yourself tointerpret the sounds correctly.Tips for wearing hearing aids for thefirst time1. Start in a quiet room at home first to getused to the new sound quality. Sounds likethe ticking of a clock, the humming of thecomputer, the beep of the microwave or therustling of clothes or paper may seem loudto you at first, because you have not beenhearing them properly for a long time.2. Read aloud to yourself and learn to correctthe volume of your own voice when you arewearing the hearing aids.3. Talk to different people and learn how todistinguish between different soundpatterns again.4. It will take some time before you arecompletely used to your hearing aids andcan fully enjoy the benefits.5. Wear your hearing aids for as many hoursa day as you can, and for a little longereach day.12 13
Comfort-clarity controlIf the lever has been configured as a comfort-clarity control – press up to increase clarity ofspeech; press down to decrease overall noiseor improve listening comfort. Each step willchange the hearing aid performance.Sometimes multiple steps are required toachieve the desired listening results. Aftereach press wait for about 4-5 seconds to allowthe hearing aid to adjust to the new setting.As you change the comfort-clarity level, yourhearing aids will beep.Note : As the comfort-clarity control movestoward the midpoint section, the effect onsound is minimized.Operating instructionsYour BTE hearing aid comes with two controlsthat allow you to further adjust your hearingaid – a lever and a push button.LeverThe lever on your hearing aid can beset up as either a volume control ora comfort-clarity control.Volume controlIf the lever has been configured as a volumecontrol, you can adjust the loudness of yourhearing aids. Press up to increase; pressdown to decrease. As you change the volumelevel, your hearing aids will beep.14Comfort-clarity control setting BeepsIdeal comfort and clarity level 1 beepIncrease sound clarity level short beepIncrease listening comfort short beepMaximum sound clarity level 2 beepsMaximum listening comfort level 2 beeps15Volume setting BeepsRecommended volume level 1 beepTurning volume up short beepTurning volume down short beepMaximum volume level 2 beepsMinimum volume level 2 beeps
Your hearing aids beep to indicate whichprogram you are in.Tamper-resistant coverSome hearing aids are fitted with tamper-resistant covers instead of levers to preventsomeone from accidentallyadjusting the hearing aids. Thecover can still be used to makeadjustments but it requires using afingernail or a small tool to push upor down.Push buttonYour hearing aids are equipped witha push button which can be set forswitching between programs, toadjust your volume or to adjust the comfort-clarity control.Program controlIf the push button has been configured as aprogram control, each time you push thebutton, you will move to a new hearing aidprogram.16 17Program 1(e.g. automatic program) 1 beepProgram 2(e.g. speech in noise) 2 beepsProgram 3(e.g. easy-t/telephone) 3 beepsProgram 4 (e.g. music) 4 beepsEasy-t/telephone (see pg 18) short melodyEasy-DAI (see pg 30) short melodyDuoLink (if enabled) Opposite ear beeps the(see pg 20) same as side being adjustedFPOFPO
• Push the button on your left hearing aid todecrease overall noise or improve listeningcomfort.Each step will change the hearing aidperformance. Sometimes multiple steps arerequired to achieve the desired listeningresults. After each press wait for about 4-5seconds to allow the hearing aid to adjust tothe new setting.As you change the comfort-clarity level, yourhearing aids will beep.Note : As the comfort-clarity control movestoward the midpoint section, the effect on soundis minimized.Volume controlIf the push button has been configured as avolume control:• Push the button on your right hearing aid toincrease the volume in both hearing aids.• Push the button on your left hearing aid todecrease the volume in both hearing aids.Comfort-clarity controlIf the push button has been configured as acomfort-clarity control:• Push the button on your right hearing aidto increase clarity of speech.18 19Comfort-clarity control setting BeepsIdeal comfort and clarity level 1 beepIncrease sound clarity level short beepIncrease listening comfort short beepMaximum sound clarity level 2 beepsMaximum listening comfort level 2 beepsVolume setting BeepsRecommended volume level 1 beepTurning volume up short beepTurning volume down short beepMaximum volume level 2 beepsMinimum volume level 2 beeps
Remote controlYour hearing aids may also come with anoptional remote control which allows you toswitch between different listening programs,and change your volume or comfort-claritysettings.DuoLinkIf DuoLink is enabled, then changing thevolume, program or comfort-clarity setting onone hearing aid, will automatically make thechange to both hearing aids at the same time.DuoLink works for both the push button andthe lever.For example, if your push button is configuredas a program control and DuoLink is enabled,when you push the button on your righthearing aid, the program will change in bothhearing aids.LearningYour hearing aids will learn your adjustmentsin different environments, if this feature isavailable and has been enabled by yourhearing healthcare professional. Over time,the hearing aids will adjust the defaultvolume and comfort-clarity settings to thelevels that you typically use.20 21
When the receiver is moved away from thehearing aid it will automatically return to theprevious listening program. If DuoLink isenabled on your hearing aids for theautomatic telephone program, both hearingaids are synchronized and the listeningprogram for the opposite ear will also changewhen the automatic telephone program isactivated. If the hearing aid does not switchto the telephone program automatically whenthe telephone receiver is placed in proximity,the magnet for easy-t hearing aids should beattached to the telephone receiver. Themagnet is designed to strengthen themagnetic field at the ear piece of hearing aidcompatible telephones.To affix the optional easy-t magnet:1. Clean the telephone receiver.Using the telephoneAs telephones do not all work the same, youmay experience different results from differentphones. You can use many phones by simplyholding the receiver to your ear, without theneed to change to a dedicated telephoneprogram on your hearing aid. Remember tomove the handset slightly up or back to findthe position that sounds best to you.Depending on the phone type you use, yourhearing healthcare professional might haveselected a dedicated phone program on yourhearing aids. Your hearing aids may have anautomatic telephone program (easy-tfeature), which automatically switches to adedicated telephone program when atelephone receiver is brought close to one ofyour hearing aids. You will hear a shortmelody to indicate you are in the telephone(easy-t) program.22 231.
Caring for your hearing aidsOpen the battery door when not in use.Always remove your hearing aids when usinghair care products. The hearing aids canbecome clogged and cease to function properly.Do not wear your hearing aids in the bath orshower or immerse them in water.If your hearing aids do become wet, do notattempt to dry them in an oven or microwave.Do not adjust any controls. Open the batterydoors immediately, and allow your hearingaids to dry naturally for 24 hours.Protect your hearing aids from excessive heat(hair dryer, vehicle glove box or dashboard).Regular use of a dehumidifier, such as aDri-Aid kit, can help prevent corrosion andprolong the life of your hearing aids.Do not drop your hearing aids or knock themagainst hard surfaces.2. Hold the magnet near the“listening end” of yourtelephone receiver andrelease it. The magnet willflip to the appropriate sideand seek the optimal position on thetelephone receiver.3. Place the double-sided tapein this optimal position onthe telephone receiver andattach the magnet to thetape.If your hearing aids are configured to workwith the wireless uDirect™neck wornaccessory, you might benefit from aBluetooth®hands free option. Refer to theuDirect user guide for more information.Your hearing healthcare professional may alsohave set up a phone program that you canaccess through the push button on your hearingaids, or through your optional remote control.24 252.3.®Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
If your physician prescribes eardrops, cleanany moisture that may get into the earmoldsor tubing to prevent plugging.If the earmolds require further cleaning:1. Disconnect the plastic tube from the hookof the hearing aids.2. Wash only the earmolds in warm waterwith a mild soap.3. Rinse them with cool water and dryovernight.4. Make sure the earmold tubes are drybefore reconnecting them to each hook onyour hearing aids. Use of a hearing aidblower can assist with removingmoisture/debris from tube. See yourhearing healthcare professional for moreinformation.Cleaning your hearing aidsEar wax is natural and common. Ensuringyour hearing aids are free of ear wax is animportant step in your daily cleaning andmaintenance routine.Never use alcohol to clean your hearing aids,earmolds or domes.Do not use sharp tools to dislodge ear wax.Sticking household items into your hearingaids or earmolds can seriously damage them.EarmoldsAlways ensure earmolds areclean and free of earwax.Do not use alcohol to cleanyour earmolds.If the earmolds become plugged, clear theopening with a wax loop or pipe cleaner.26 27
2928Slim tubes and domesYou should have the slimtubes and domes replacedby your hearing healthcareprofessional approximatelyevery three to six months orwhen they become stiff,brittle, or discolored.Clean the domes daily with a damp cloth.You should also clean the slim tubesperiodically, with the cleaning pin provided,when you begin to notice debris in andaround the tubes.1. Hold the slim tube in one hand and thehearing aid in the other hand.2. Gently turn the hearing aid until itdetaches from the slim tube.3. Use a damp cloth to clean the outside ofthe slim tube and dome.4. Remove the dome from the slim tube bypulling gently, beforecleaning the slim tube.5. Using the black cleaning pinprovided in the kit, gentlyinsert the cleaning pin wherethe slim tube attaches to thehearing aid and push the pinall the way through the tube.Note: The slim tubes and domes shouldnever be rinsed or submerged in water aswater drops may become lodged in thetube, block sound or damage the electricalcomponents of the hearing aid.6. Once the slim tube has been cleaned,reattach it by gently turning the hearing aidonto the slim tube.7. Reattach the dome to the slim tube bygently pushing it back onto the threadingat the end of the tube.
3130Signature features of your hearing aidsComfort-clarity controlYour hearing aids automatically adjust tofocus on hearing speech more clearly orproviding comfort in noisy situations. SomeQuantum hearing aid models provide acontrol to adjust your comfort-clarity settings.• Adjusting the comfort-clarity control upcauses your hearing aids to focus more onspeech clarity.• Adjusting the comfort-clarity control downcauses your hearing aids to softenbackground noise, providing more comfort.Comfort-clarity control adjustments can bemade using the controls on your hearing aidsor a remote control. Please talk with yourhearing healthcare professional to find outwhich controls have been programmed for thecomfort-clarity control.As you adjust the comfort clarity control, yourQuantum hearing aids will gradually learnyour preferred comfort-clarity settings.DuoLinkWith DuoLink, your hearing aids wirelesslycommunicate with each other. As you make aprogram, comfort-clarity or volume change onone hearing aid, the other hearing aidautomatically changes as well.Binaural PhoneThe Binaural Phone feature enables you tohold a landline or mobile phone to one earand hear the sound clearly in both ears,automatically. No accessories are required.uDirect™and uTV™The uDirect and uTV are optional accessoriesfor all Quantum BTE hearing aids.• uDirect provides easy, hands-free accessto Bluetooth enabled devices, such asmobile phones. It also has a wired audiojack to plug in devices like MP3 players.
3332• uTV is used with the uDirect to transmitsound from your TV directly to yourhearing aids. The uTV can also transmitsound from stereo systems, computersand other audio sources.For more information on using the uDirect oruTV, please see the appropriate guide. Forinformation on how to get a uDirect or uTVaccessory, please contact your hearinghealthcare professional.Assistive listening devicesListening in public placesTelecoils pick up electromagnetic energy andconvert it into sound. Your hearing aid’stelecoil option can help you listen in publicplaces equipped with telecoil compatibleassistive listening devices such asa loop system. When you see thissymbol, it means that there is loopsystem installed; this loop systemis compatible with your hearing aid. Pleasecontact your hearing healthcare professionalfor more information on loop systems.Connecting to external audio sourcesYour hearing aids may feature anoptional direct audio input (DAI)to connect to other audio sources,such as a stereo or television,using an FM system or a cable.The uDirect, an optional wirelessaccessory, also has a DAI jack.Easy-DAI automatically selects your directaudio input program when a DAI signal isdetected by your hearing aids. A shortmelody will play to confirm that easy-DAI isactivated. When you disconnect the DAI input,your hearing aids will return to the programyou were in prior to switching.Ask your hearing healthcare professional forinformation about the direct audio inputsystem and a connector cord.FPO
Not loud enoughLow volumeLow batteryEarmolds/slim tubes/domes not insertedproperlyChange in hearingEarmolds/slim tubes/domes blocked withear waxPlugged microphoneshieldTurn up volume; seehearing healthcareprofessional for modelswithout a manualvolume control or ifproblem persists.Replace batterySee “Putting yourhearing aids on yourears”. Reinsert carefully.Consult your hearinghealthcare professionalClean earmolds. See“Cleaning your hearingaids”. Use cleaning pin todislodge ear wax in slimtubes. Consult yourhearing healthcareprofessional.Consult your hearinghealthcare professionalCause Possible remedyTroubleshooting guideCause Possible remedyNo soundNot turned onLow/dead batteryPoor battery contactBattery upside downEarmolds/slim tubes/domes blocked withear waxPlugged microphoneshieldTurn onReplace batteryConsult your hearinghealthcare professionalInsert battery plus (+)side upClean earmolds/ domes.See “Cleaning your hear-ing aids”. Use cleaningpin to dislodge ear waxin slim tubes. Consultyour hearing healthcareprofessional.Consult your hearinghealthcare professional34 35
37IntermittentLow batteryDirty battery contactTwo long beepsLow batteryWhistlingEarmolds/slim tubes/domes not insertedproperlyHand/clothingnear earPoorly fittingearmolds/slim tubes/domesReplace batteryConsult your hearinghealthcare professionalReplace batterySee “Putting yourhearing aids on yourears”. Reinsert carefully.Move hand/clothingaway from your earConsult your hearinghealthcare professionalCause Possible remedyNot clear, distortedPoorly fittingearmolds/slim tubes/domesEarmolds/slim tubes/domes blocked withear waxLow batteryPlugged microphoneshieldEarmolds/slim tubes/domes falling out of earPoorly fittingearmolds/slim tubes/domesEarmolds/slim tubes/domes not insertedproperlyConsult your hearinghealthcare professionalClean earmolds. See“Cleaning your hearingaids”. Use cleaning pinto dislodge ear wax inslim tubes. Consult yourhearing healthcareprofessional.Replace batteryConsult your hearinghealthcare professionalConsult your hearinghealthcare professionalSee “Putting yourhearing aids on yourears”. Reinsert carefully.Cause Possible remedy36
3938WarningsHearing aids should only be used asdirected by your physician or hearinghealthcare professional.Hearing aids will not restore normalhearing and will not prevent or improve ahearing impairment resulting from organicconditions.Do not use your hearing aids in explosionhazard areas.Allergic reactions to hearing aids areunlikely. However, if you experienceitching, redness, soreness, inflammation ora burning sensation in or around your ears,inform your hearing healthcareprofessional and contact your physician.In the unlikely case that any parts remainin the ear canal after the removal of thehearing aid, contact a physicianimmediately.Weak on the telephoneTelephone notpositioned properlyHearing aid requiresadjustmentFor any problems not listed in the guide, contact your hearinghealthcare professional. If you do not have a hearing health-care professional, please contact the nearest office listed onthe back page of this booklet.Move telephone receiveraround ear for clearersignal. See “Using thetelephone”.Consult your hearinghealthcare professionalCause Possible remedy
4140The magnet may affect some medicaldevices or electronic systems. Always keepthe magnet (or the telephone equippedwith the magnet) at least 30 cm (12”) awayfrom pacemakers, credit cards, floppy disksor other magnetically sensitive devices.Too high distortion during dialing orphoning may mean that the phone handsetis stressed by the magnet. To avoid anydamage, please move the magnet toanother place on the telephone receiver.Battery warningsNever leave hearing aids or batteries wheresmall children and pets can reach them.Never put hearing aids or batteries in yourmouth. If a hearing aid or battery isswallowed, call a physician immediately.PrecautionsThe use of hearing aids is only part ofhearing rehabilitation; auditory trainingRemove your hearing aids for CT and MRIscans or for other electromagneticprocedures.Special care should be exercised inwearing hearing aids when maximumsound pressure levels exceed 132 decibels.There may be a risk of impairing yourremaining hearing. Speak with yourhearing healthcare professional to ensurethe maximum output of your hearing aidsis suitable for your particular hearing loss.Easy-t magnet warningsBe sure the magnet is securely affixed tothe telephone.Keep loose magnets out of reach of childrenand pets.If the magnet falls into your ear, contactyour hearing healthcare professional.If the magnet is swallowed, contact yourphysician immediately.
4342Note to hearing healthcare professionalDomes should never be fitted on patientswith perforated eardrums, exposed middleear cavities, or surgically altered earcanals. In the case of such a condition, werecommend to use a customized ear mold.LabelingThe serial number and year of manufactureare located inside the battery door.and lip reading instruction may be requiredas well.In most cases, infrequent use of hearingaids does not provide full benefit. Onceyou have become accustomed to yourhearing aids, wear your hearing aidseveryday all day.Your hearing aids use the most moderncomponents to provide the best possiblesound quality in every listening situation.However, communication devices such asdigital cell phones can create interference(a buzzing sound) in hearing aids. If youexperience interference from a cell phonebeing used close by, you can minimize thisinterference in a number of ways. Switchyour hearing aids to another program, turnyour head in a different direction or locatethe cell phone and move away from it.
Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear areoften referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists orotorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of medical evaluation is toassure that all medically treatable conditions that may affecthearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid ispurchased. Following the medical evaluation, the physician willgive you a written statement that states that your hearing losshas been medically evaluated and that you may be considered acandidate for a hearing aid. The physician will refer you to anaudiologist or a hearing aid dispenser, as appropriate, for ahearing aid evaluation. The audiologist or hearing aid dispenserwill conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability tohear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluationwill enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearingaid to your individual needs. If you have reservations about yourability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about theavailability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program. Manyhearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you towear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee afterwhich you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid.Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individualswho have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensedphysician. Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign awaiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious orpersonal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician. Theexercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest andits use is strongly discouraged.Children With Hearing LossIn addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a childwith a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist forWarning to hearing aid dispensers(to comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) regulations)A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aiduser to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably anear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aiddispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, orreview of any other available information concerning theprospective user, that the prospective user has any of thefollowing conditions: (i) Visible congenital or traumatic deformityof the ear. (ii) History of active drainage from the ear within theprevious 90 days. (iii) History of sudden or rapidly progressivehearing loss within the previous 90 days. (iv) Acute or chronicdizziness. (v) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onsetwithin the previous 90 days. (vi) Audiometric air-bone gap equalto or greater than 15 decibels at 500 hertz (Hz), 1,000 Hz, and2,000 Hz. (vii) Visible evidence of significant cerumenaccumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal. (viii) Pain ordiscomfort in the ear. Special care should be exercised inselecting and fitting a hearing aid whose maximum soundpressure level exceeds 132 decibels because there may be risk ofimpairing the remaining hearing of the hearing aid user. [Thisprovision is required only for those hearing aids with a maximumsound pressure capability greater than 132 decibels (dB).]Important notice for prospective hearing aid usersGood health practice requires that a person with a hearing losshave a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably aphysician who specializes in diseases of the ear) beforepurchasing a hearing aid.44 45
Compliance informationDeclaration of conformityHereby Unitron declares that this Unitron product meets therequirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as wellas the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal EquipmentDirective 1999/5/EC. The full text of the Declaration of Conformitycan be obtained from the manufacturer.The hearing aid described in this user guide is certified under:Standard hearing systemUSA FCC ID: VMY-UWBTE1Canada IC: 2756A-UWBTE1Notice 1This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and2) this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.Notice 2Changes or modifications made to this device not expresslyapproved by Unitron may void the FCC authorization to operatethis device.evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may causeproblems in language development and the educational andsocial growth of a child. An audiologist who is qualified bytraining and experience to assist in the evaluation andrehabilitation of a child with hearing loss is recommended.46 47
49Notice 3This device has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rulesand ICES-003 of Industry Canada. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This device generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If thisdevice does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different fromthat to which the receiver is connected• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician forhelp48Client feedbackRecord your specific needs or concerns and bring toyour first office visit after getting your hearing aids.This will help your hearing healthcare professional toaddress your needs...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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