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Warnings
Dysfunction
• Be aware of the possibility
that your hearing aid may stop
working without notice. Keep
this in mind when you depend
on warning sounds (e.g. when
you are in traffic). The hearing
aids may stop functioning, for
instance if the batteries have
expired or if the tubing is blocked
by moisture or ear wax.
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Active implants
• Caution must be taken with active
implants. In general, follow the
guidelines recommended by
manufacturers of implantable
defibrillators and pacemakers
regarding use with mobile
phones and magnets.
• The Autophone magnet and
MultiTool (which has a built-in
magnet) should be kept more than
30 cm away from the implant, e.g.
do not carry it in a breast pocket.
Warnings More Info
• If you have an active brain
implant, please contact the
manufacturer of your implantable
device for information about
the risk of disturbance.
X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning
and electrotherapy
• Remove your hearing aid before
X-ray, CT/MR/PET scanning
electrotherapy, surgery etc. as
your hearing aid may be damaged
when exposed to strong fields.
Heat and chemicals
• The hearing aid must never be
exposed to extreme heat e.g.
left inside a parked car in the sun.
• The hearing aid must not be dried
in microwave ovens or other ovens.
• The chemicals in cosmetics,
hairspray, perfume, aftershave
lotion, suntan lotion and insect
repellent can damage the hearing
aid. Always remove your hearing
aid before applying such products
and allow time to dry before use.
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