Unitron Hearing UWITE3 Hearing Aid User Manual 1
Unitron Hearing, Inc. Hearing Aid 1
Contents
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User manual_1
Vista N
in-the-ear (ITE)
hearing aid guide
Thank you
Thank you for choosing these hearing aids.
We care deeply about people with hearing
loss. We work closely with hearing healthcare
professionals to make advanced, purpose-driven
solutions available to everyone.
Because hearing matters.
This user guide applies to the following models:
Vista N 910 full shell (2015)
Vista N 810 full shell (2015)
Vista N 710 full shell (2015)
Vista N 610 full shell (2015)
Vista N 510 full shell (2015)
Vista N 910 half shell (2015)
Vista N 810 half shell (2015)
Vista N 710 half shell (2015)
Vista N 610 half shell (2015)
Vista N 510 half shell (2015)
Vista N 910 canal (2015)
Vista N 810 canal (2015)
Vista N 710 canal (2015)
Vista N 610 canal (2015)
Vista N 510 canal (2015)
Vista N 910 mini canal (2015)
Vista N 810 mini canal (2015)
Vista N 710 mini canal (2015)
Vista N 610 mini canal (2015)
Vista N 510 mini canal (2015)
Vista N 910 CIC (2015)
Vista N 810 CIC (2015)
Vista N 710 CIC (2015)
Vista N 610 CIC (2015)
Vista N 510 CIC (2015)
Vista N 910 IIC (2015)
Vista N 810 IIC (2015)
Vista N 710 IIC (2015)
Vista N 610 IIC (2015)
Vista N 510 IIC (2015)
Your hearing aids
Hearing healthcare professional: ________________
____________________________________________
Telephone: __________________________________
Model: ______________________________________
Serial number: _______________________________
Replacement batteries:
Size 10 Size 312 Size 13
Warranty: ___________________________________
Program 1 is for: _____________________________
Program 2 is for: _____________________________
Program 3 is for: _____________________________
Program 4 is for: _____________________________
Date of purchase: _____________________________
Quick reference
Changing batteries
2 beeps
every
30 minutes
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312
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On/Off Battery size
Low battery
warning
Push button
switching programs
volume control
Rotary dial
volume control;
forward=louder, back=softer
On Off
Plus (+) signs
Plus (+) signs
Table of contents
Your hearing aids at a glance ...........................................................2
Warnings ...........................................................................................4
Putting your hearing aids in your ears .............................................8
Turning your hearing aids on and off ............................................ 10
Battery information .........................................................................11
Tinnitus masker .............................................................................. 14
Operating instructions ................................................................... 17
Using the telephone .......................................................................24
Protecting your hearing aids ..........................................................27
Cleaning your hearing aids ............................................................ 28
Accessories .....................................................................................29
Assistive listening devices .............................................................32
Troubleshooting guide ....................................................................33
Warning to hearing aid dispensers (to comply with the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations) ................................37
Information and explanation of symbols ......................................40
Compliance information .................................................................42
Patient feedback .............................................................................44
Additional notes ..............................................................................45
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Your hearing aids at a glance
1 Microphone - sound enters your hearing aids
through the microphones. Microphone shield -
protects microphones from dirt & debris
2 Push button - switches between listening
programs or changes the volume level, depending
on your customized fitting.
3 Battery door (on & off) - close the door to turn on
your hearing aids, open the door all the way to
turn off your hearing aid or to change the battery
4 Rotary dial - controls the volume
5 Vent - aids in the reduction of occlusion making
your own voice sound better
6 Removal handle - assists in removing very small
hearing aids from the ear canal
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Full shell Half shell / canal
Mini canal directional Mini canal omni
IIC (invisible-in-the-canal) CIC (Completely-in-the-canal)
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Warnings
The intended use of hearing aids is to
amplify and transmit sound to the ears and
hereby compensate for impaired hearing.
The hearing aids (specially programmed for
each hearing loss) must only be used by the
intended person. They should not be used
by any other person as they could damage
hearing.
Hearing aids should only be used as directed
by your physician or hearing healthcare
professional.
Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing
and will not prevent or improve a hearing
impairment resulting from organic conditions.
Do not use your hearing aids in explosion
hazard areas.
Allergic reactions to hearing aids are
unlikely. However, if you experience itching,
redness, soreness, inflammation or a burning
sensation in or around your ears, inform your
hearing healthcare professional and contact
your physician.
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In the unlikely case that any parts remain in
the ear canal after the removal of the hearing
aid, contact a physician immediately.
Remove your hearing aids for CT and
MRI scans or for other electromagnetic
procedures.
Special care should be exercised in wearing
hearing aids when maximum sound
pressure levels exceed 132 decibels. There
may be a risk of impairing your remaining
hearing. Speak with your hearing healthcare
professional to ensure the maximum output
of your hearing aids is suitable for your
particular hearing loss.
Magnet and battery warnings
Never leave hearing aids, batteries or
magnets where small children and pets
can reach them. Never put hearing aids or
batteries in your mouth. If a hearing aid
or battery is swallowed, call a physician
immediately.
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The magnet may affect some medical
devices or electronic systems. Always keep
the magnet (or the telephone equipped
with the magnet) at least 30 cm (12”) away
from pacemakers, credit cards or other
magnetically sensitive devices.
Too high distortion during dialing or phoning
may mean that the phone handset is stressed
by the magnet. To avoid any damage, please
move the magnet to another place on the
telephone receiver.
Precautions
The use of hearing aids is only part of hearing
rehabilitation; auditory training and lip
reading instruction may be required as well.
In most cases, infrequent use of hearing aids
does not provide full benefit. Once you have
become accustomed to your hearing aids,
wear your hearing aids everyday all day.
Your hearing aids use the most modern
components to provide the best possible
sound quality in every listening situation.
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However, communication devices such as
digital cell phones can create interference
(a buzzing sound) in hearing aids. If you
experience interference from a cell phone
being used close by, you can minimize this
interference in a number of ways. Switch your
hearing aids to another program, turn your
head in a different direction or locate the cell
phone and move away from it.
Labeling
The serial number and year of manufacture are
located inside the battery door.
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Putting your hearing aids in your ears
Your hearing aids may be color-coded either
on the shell or on a label on the hearing aid:
red = right ear; blue = left ear.
Inserting your hearing aid
1. Hold the hearing aid between
your thumb and index finger
with the battery door facing
away from your ear.
2. If your hearing aid is a CIC
or IIC, insert by holding the
hearing aid with the removal
handle at the bottom.
3. Gently insert the canal portion
of the hearing aid into your ear
using your index finger to push
back and tuck the hearing aid
completely into place. It should
fit snugly and comfortably.
Gently pull down and back on
your earlobe to help you insert the hearing
aid into your ear canal more easily.
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Removing your hearing aid
1. If your hearing aid is a CIC or
IIC, gently pull on the removal
handle. To remove an ITE
hearing aid, grasp it with your
thumb and index finger.
2. Move your jaw up and down
or apply pressure to the back
of your ear to help loosen the
hearing aid.
Note: Do not use the controls or
the battery door to remove your
hearing aids.
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2.
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Turning your hearing aids on and off
The battery door acts as an on and off switch.
1. On: Close the battery door
fully.
Note: It may take five seconds
before the hearing aid turns
on. Your hearing healthcare
provider can increase the start
up delay if required.
2. Off: Open the battery door
to turn off the hearing aid
and change the battery.
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2.
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Battery information
Low battery warning
Two long beeps indicate the hearing aid battery
is low. After the low battery warning, sounds may
not be as clear. This is normal and can be fixed by
changing the batteries.
If you can’t hear the low battery warning, your
hearing healthcare professional can change its
pitch or loudness. If you prefer, it can be turned
off entirely.
Your hearing aids are designed to generate a
low battery warning every 30 minutes until you
change the batteries, but depending on the
condition of the batteries, they may die before
another low battery warning occurs. Therefore, it
is recommended that the batteries are replaced
as soon as possible once you hear the low
battery warning.
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Replacing the battery
1. Gently swing out the battery door with your
fingernail.
2. Grasp the battery with your thumb and index
finger and remove.
3. Insert the new battery into the battery
compartment with the plus (+) sign on the
battery facing the same way as the plus (+)
sign on the side of the battery door. This will
ensure that the battery door closes properly.
Note: If the battery is inserted incorrectly, the
hearing aid will not turn on.
4. Close the battery door.
Plus (+) signs
Plus (+) signs
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Caring for batteries
• Always discard batteries in a safe and
environmentally friendly way.
• To prolong battery life, remember to turn your
hearing aids off when not in use, especially
when asleep.
• Remove the batteries and keep the battery
door open while hearing aids are not being
worn, especially when asleep. This will allow
internal moisture to evaporate.
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Tinnitus masker
Tinnitus masker uses broadband noise to provide
temporary relief of tinnitus.
Tinnitus masker warnings
The tinnitus masker is a broadband sound
generator. It provides a means of sound
enrichment therapy that can be used as
part of a personalized tinnitus management
program to provide temporary relief from
tinnitus.
The underlying principle of sound enrichment
is to provide supplementary noise stimulation
which can help defocus your attention from
your tinnitus and avoid negative reactions.
Sound enrichment, coupled with instructional
counseling, is an established approach to
managing tinnitus.
Air conduction hearing aids with the
tinnitus masker are to be fitted by a hearing
healthcare professional familiar with the
diagnosis and management of tinnitus.
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Should you develop any side effects while
using the tinnitus masker, such as headaches,
nausea, dizziness or heart palpitations or
experience a decrease in auditory function
such as decreased loudness tolerance,
worsening of tinnitus, or speech not as clear,
you should discontinue use of the device and
seek medical attention.
The volume of the tinnitus masker can be
set to a level which could lead to permanent
hearing damage when used for a prolonged
period of time. Should the tinnitus masker
be set to such a level in your hearing aid,
your hearing healthcare professional will
advise you of the maximum amount of time
per day you should use the tinnitus masker.
The tinnitus masker should never be used at
uncomfortable levels.
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Important information
The tinnitus masker generates sounds that are
used as part of your personalized temporary
tinnitus management program to provide relief
from tinnitus. It should always be used as
prescribed by a hearing healthcare professional
who is familiar with the diagnosis and treatment
of tinnitus.
Good health practice requires that a person
reporting tinnitus have a medical evaluation by
a licensed ear physician before using a sound
generator. The purpose of such an evaluation
is to ensure that medically treatable conditions,
which may be causing tinnitus, are identified and
treated prior to using a sound generator.
The tinnitus masker is intended for adults 18
years of age or older who have both hearing loss
and tinnitus.
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Operating instructions
Your hearing aids may come with two controls
that allow you to further adjust them – a rotary
dial and a push button. IIC hearing aids may also
come with an IIC remote.
Rotary dial
The rotary dial on your hearing aids
can be set up as a volume control.
Volume control
If the rotary dial has been configured as a volume
control:
• Rotate dial slowly forward towards your nose
to increase the volume
• Rotate the dial slowly backward away from
your nose to decrease the volume
The optional remote control also allows you to
adjust your volume levels; please refer to the
remote control user guide for more information.
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As you change the volume level, your hearing
aids will beep.
Volume setting Beeps
Suggested volume level 1 beep
Turning volume up short beep
Turning volume down short beep
Maximum volume level 2 beeps
Minimum volume level 2 beeps
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Push button
The push button on your hearing
aids can be either a program
control, a volume control or a
combination of both.
Program control
If the push button has been configured as a
program control, each time you push the button,
you will move to a different hearing aid program.
Your hearing aids beep to indicate which program
you are in.
Program setting Beeps
Program 1 (e.g. automatic program) 1 beep
Program 2 (e.g. speech in noise) 2 beeps
Program 3
(e.g. easy telephone/telephone)
3 beeps
Program 4 (e.g. music) 4 beeps
Easy telephone/telephone short melody
Wireless synchronization
(if enabled)
Opposite ear beeps
the same as side
being adjusted
Please see the front of this booklet for a listing of
your personalized programs.
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Volume control
If your push button has been configured as a
volume control, either:
• Push the button on your right hearing aid to
increase the volume, and
• Push the button on your left hearing aid to
decrease the volume
or:
• Push the button to step through your volume
levels
As you change the volume control, your hearing
aids will beep.
Volume setting Beeps
Suggested volume level 1 beep
Turning volume up short beep
Turning volume down short beep
Maximum volume level 2 beeps
Minimum volume level 2 beeps
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Program/volume control push button
If your hearing healthcare professional has
configured one hearing aid to be a program
control and the other hearing aid to be a volume
control:
• Push the button on your right / left
hearing aid to access your different programs,
and
• Push the button on your right / left
hearing aid to step through your volume levels
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Tinnitus masker
If your hearing healthcare professional has
configured both a tinnitus masker program and
a volume control, you can adjust the tinnitus
masker level while you are in the tinnitus masker
program. To adjust the noise level, either:
Rotary dial
• Rotate dial slowly forward towards your
nose to increase tinnitus masker, and
• Rotate the dial slowly backward away from
your nose to decrease the tinnitus masker
Push button (right/left)
• Push the button on your right hearing aid to
increase the tinnitus masker, and
• Push the button on your left hearing aid to
decrease the tinnitus masker
Push button (steps)
• Push the button to step through your
tinnitus masker volume levels
As you change the level, your hearing aids will
beep.
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Wireless synchronization
If wireless synchronization is enabled, when
you change the volume or program settings on
one hearing aid, the other one changes as well.
Wireless synchronization works for both the
push button and the rotary dial.
For example, if your push button is configured as
a program control and wireless synchronization
is enabled, when you push the button on one
hearing aid, the program will change on both
hearing aids.
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Using the telephone
Push button
Your hearing healthcare professional may have
set up a phone program on your hearing aids that
you can access using the push button or optional
remote control.
Easy telephone
Your hearing aids may also have a telephone
feature, which automatically switches to a
dedicated telephone program when a receiver
is brought close to one of your hearing aids. You
will hear a short melody when you switch to
the easy telephone program. When the receiver
is moved away from the hearing aid it will
automatically return to the previous listening
program.
If your hearing aid doesn’t automatically switch
to the easy telephone program when a receiver
is held to your ear, you may need to attach an
easy telephone magnet to your telephone. The
magnet is designed to strengthen the magnetic
field at the earpiece of the telephone.
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To attach the optional magnet:
1. Clean the telephone receiver.
Hold the magnet near
the “listening end” of your
telephone receiver and release
it. The magnet will flip to the
appropriate side and seek
the optimal position on the
telephone receiver.
2. Place the double-sided tape
in this optimal position on the
telephone receiver.
3. Attach the magnet to the tape.
Your hearing healthcare professional may also
have set up a phone program that you can access
through your optional remote control.
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Binaural Phone
The Binaural Phone feature allows you to hold a
phone to one ear and hear the sound clearly in
both ears. No accessories are required.
Binaural Phone is available in your hearing aids
through:
Push button
Easy telephone
If your hearing aids are configured to work with
the wireless uDirect™ or uStream streamers, you
might benefit from a Bluetooth® hands-free
option. Refer to the uDirect or uStream user
guide for more information.
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Protecting your hearing aids
• Open the battery door when not in use.
• Always remove your hearing aids when
using hair care products. The hearing aids
can become clogged and cease to function
properly.
• Do not wear your hearing aids in the bath or
shower or immerse them in water.
• If your hearing aids do become wet, do not
attempt to dry them in an oven or microwave.
Do not adjust any controls. Open the battery
doors immediately, and allow your hearing
aids 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 a Dri-
Aid kit, can help prevent corrosion and prolong
the life of your hearing aids.
• Do not drop your hearing aids or knock them
against hard surfaces.
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Cleaning your hearing aids
Use a soft cloth to clean your hearing aid at the
end of each day, and place it in its case with the
battery door open to allow moisture to evaporate.
Ear wax is natural and common. Ensuring your
hearing aids are free of ear wax is an important
step in your daily cleaning and maintenance
routine.
Using the brush that was provided with your
hearing aids, clean ear wax from your hearing
aids everyday.
Never use alcohol to clean your hearing aids.
Do not use sharp tools to dislodge ear wax.
Sticking household items into your hearing aids
can seriously damage them.
Talk to your hearing healthcare professional
about regular appointments to have the wax
removed from your hearing aids.
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Accessories
The uDirect, uStream, uMic,
™ uTV™ and a remote
control are optional accessories that may be
available for your hearing aids.
uDirect , uStream and uTV
uDirect and uStream are streamers that provide
easy, hands-free access to Bluetooth enabled
devices, such as mobile phones. They can
provide remote control functions to adjust your
hearing aids for increased listening comfort.
uDirect also has a wired audio jack to plug in
devices like MP3 players.
uTV is used with a streamer (uDirect or uStream)
to send sound from your TV directly to your
hearing aids. The uTV can also transmit sound
from stereo systems, computers and other audio
sources.
For more information on using the uDirect,
uStream or uTV, please see the user guide for
that accessory. For information on how to get a
streamer or uTV accessory, please contact your
hearing healthcare professional.
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uMic
uMic is a personal wireless microphone system
that lets you hear conversations better in noisy
environments, through either uStream or uDirect.
Remote control
Your hearing aids may also come with an optional
remote control which allows you to switch
between different listening programs, and
change your volume settings.
IIC remote
The IIC remote contains a magnet. If you use a
medical device like a pacemaker or ICD device
(implantable cardioverter defibrillator), please
read the specific user guide to clarify possible
impact of magnetic fields to your medical
device.
Do not place the IIC remote (neither open nor
closed) in your breast pocket. Keep a distance
of at least 15 cm (6 inches) between the IIC
remote and your medical device.
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The IIC remote contains a
magnet that functions like a
remote control to change the
settings of your IIC.
Your IIC, in combination with
IIC remote, can be configured as:
Program switch
Volume control
To use the IIC remote, unscrew
the magnet from the keychain
housing and hold it inside the
ear canal without touching the
hearing aid.
keychain
housing
IIC remote
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Assistive listening devices
Listening in public places
Telecoils pick up electromagnetic energy and
convert it into sound. Your hearing aid’s telecoil
option can help you listen in public places
equipped with telecoil compatible assistive
listening devices such as a loop system.
When you see this symbol, a loop
system is present and it is compatible
with your hearing aid. Please contact
your hearing healthcare professional for more
information on loop systems.
Connecting to external audio sources
You can connect to external audio sources by
using the uDirect optional wireless accessory.
Ask your hearing healthcare professional for
information about uDirect.
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Cause Possible remedy
No sound
Not turned on Turn on
Low/dead battery Replace battery
Poor battery contact Consult your hearing
healthcare professional
Battery upside down Insert battery plus (+) side
up
Hearing aids blocked
with ear wax
See “Cleaning your hearing
aids.” Consult your hearing
healthcare professional
Troubleshooting guide
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Cause Possible remedy
Not loud enough
Low volume Turn up volume; see hearing
healthcare professional for
models without a manual
volume control or if problem
persists
Low battery Replace battery
Hearing aids not
inserted properly
See “Putting your hearing
aids in your ears.” Remove
and reinsert carefully
Change in hearing Consult your hearing
healthcare professional
Hearing aids blocked
with ear wax
See “Cleaning your hearing
aids.” Consult your hearing
healthcare professional
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Cause Possible remedy
Intermittent
Low battery Replace battery
Dirty battery contact Consult your hearing
healthcare professional
Two long beeps
Low battery Replace battery
Whistling
Hearing aids not
inserted properly
See “Putting your hearing
aids in your ears.” Remove
and reinsert carefully
Hand/clothing near ear Move hand/clothing away
from your ear
Poorly tting hearing
aids
Consult your hearing
healthcare professional
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Cause Possible remedy
Not clear, distorted
Poorly tting hearing
aids
Consult your hearing
healthcare professional
Hearing aids blocked
with ear wax
See “Cleaning your hearing
aids.” Consult your hearing
healthcare professional
Low battery Replace battery
Weak on the telephone
Low volume Turn up volume
Telephone not
positioned properly
Move telephone receiver
around ear for clearer signal.
See “Using the telephone”
Hearing aid requires
adjustment
Consult your hearing
healthcare professional
For any problems not listed in the guide, contact your
hearing healthcare professional.
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Warning 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 aid
user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably
an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing
aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation,
or review of any other available information concerning the
prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the
following conditions: (i) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity
of the ear. (ii) History of active drainage from the ear within the
previous 90 days. (iii) History of sudden or rapidly progressive
hearing loss within the previous 90 days. (iv) Acute or chronic
dizziness. (v) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset
within the previous 90 days. (vi) Audiometric air-bone gap
equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 hertz (Hz), 1,000
Hz, and 2,000 Hz. (vii) Visible evidence of signicant cerumen
accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal. (viii) Pain
or discomfort in the ear. Special care should be exercised in
selecting and tting a hearing aid whose maximum sound
pressure level exceeds 132 decibels because there may be risk
of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing aid user. [This
provision is required only for those hearing aids with a maximum
sound pressure capability greater than 132 decibels (dB).]
Important notice for prospective hearing aid
users
Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss
have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably
a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before
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purchasing a hearing aid.
Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear
are oen referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists or
otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of medical evaluation is
to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may aect
hearing are identied and treated before the hearing aid is
purchased. Following the medical evaluation, the physician will
give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss
has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered
a candidate for a hearing aid. The physician will refer you to an
audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser, as appropriate, for a
hearing aid evaluation. The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser
will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to
hear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation
will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and t a hearing
aid to your individual needs. If you have reservations about your
ability to adapt to amplication, you should inquire about the
availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program. Many
hearing aid dispensers now oer programs that permit you to
wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee aer
which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid.
Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals
who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed
physician. Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a
waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or
personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician. The
exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its
use is strongly discouraged.
Children with hearing loss
In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a
child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist
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for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause
problems in language development and the educational and
social growth of a child. An audiologist is qualified by training and
experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child
with a hearing loss.
Cell phone
Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their
hearing aids when they are using cell phones, indicating that the
cell phone and hearing aid may not be compatible. According to
the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.19-2006 American National
Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility Between
Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Aids), the
compatibility of a particular hearing aid and cell phone can be
predicted by adding the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the
rating for the cell phone emissions. For example, the sum of the
hearing aid rating of 2 (M2) and a telephone rating of 3 (M3) would
result in a combined rating of 5. Any combined rating that equals
at least 5 would provide “normal use”; a combined rating of 6 or
greater would indicate “excellent performance.”
The immunity of this hearing aid is at least M2/T2. The equipment
performance measurements, categories and system classifications
are based upon the best information available but cannot
guarantee that all users will be satisfied.
Note: The performance of the individual hearing aids may vary
with individual cell phones. Therefore, please try this hearing
aid with your cell phone or, if you are purchasing a new phone,
please be sure to try it with your hearing aid prior to purchase.
For additional guidance, please ask your hearing healthcare
professional for the booklet entitled “Hearing aid compatibility
with digital wireless cell phones.”
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Information and explanation of
symbols
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With the CE symbol, Unitron confirms that this
Unitron product – including accessories – meets the
requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/
EEC as well as the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC on radio
and telecommunications transmitters.
The numbers after the CE symbol correspond to the code
of certified institutions that were consulted under the
above-mentioned directives.
This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to
read and take into account the relevant information in
this user guide.
This symbol indicates that it is important for the user
to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in this
user guide.
Important information for handling and effective use of
the product.
Australian EMC and Radiocommunications compliance
label.
This symbol indicates that the products described in
these user instructions adhere to the requirements for
an application part of Type B of EN 60601-1. The surface
of the hearing aid is specied as applicated part of
Type B.
©Copyright symbol
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This symbol shall be accompanied by the name and the
address of the authorised representative in the European
Community.
This symbol shall be accompanied by the name and the
address of the manufacturer (who are placing this device
on the market).
Operating conditions:
This device is designed such that it functions without problems or
restrictions if used as intended, unless otherwise noted in these
user guides.
Transport and storage conditions:
Temperature: –20° to +60° Celsius (–4° to +140° Fahrenheit).
Humidity: Up to 90% (non condensing).
The symbol with the crossed-out garbage bin is to make
you aware that this device may not be thrown away
as normal household waste. Please dispose of old or
unused devices, at waste disposal sites intended for
electronic waste, or give your device to your hearing
healthcare professional for disposal. Proper disposal
protects the environment and health.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Unitron is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
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Compliance information
Declaration of conformity
Unitron hereby declares that this Unitron product meets the
requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as
well as the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
Directive 1999/5/EC. The full text of the Declaration of Conformity
can be obtained from the manufacturer.
The hearing aid described in this user guide is certied under:
Standard hearing system
Vista ITE 13, 312 Vista ITE 10A Vista ITE 10A omni
USA - FCC ID: VMY-UWITE2 VMY-UWITE3 VMY-UWITE4
Canada - IC: 2756A-UWITE2 2756A-UWITE3 2756A-UWITE4
Notice 1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-
210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesirable operation.
Notice 2
Changes or modications made to this device not expressly
approved by Unitron may void the FCC authorization to operate
this device.
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Notice 3
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules
and ICES-003 of Industry Canada. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This device generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by 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 dierent from
that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help
Australia: Supplier Code Number N15398
New Zealand: Supplier Code Number Z1285
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Patient feedback
Record your specific needs or concerns and bring to
your first office visit after getting your hearing aids.
This will help your hearing healthcare professional to
address your needs.
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