Cochlear Aqua+ User manual

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Cochlear™Aqua+
User Guide


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Cochlear™ Aqua+ User Guide 4
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Panduan bagi Pengguna Aqua+
Cochlear™
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Cochlear™ Aqua+ 사용 안내서 60
Cochlear™ Aqua+ Panduan Pengguna 88
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Cochlear™ Aqua+ 116
VI Cochlear™ Aqua+ Hướng dẫn
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Cochlear™ (科利耳®) Aqua+
使用指南
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Note: Important information or advice.
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Warning: Potential safety hazards and serious
adverse reactions. Could cause harm to person.

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Contents
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About this guide ������������������������������������������������������ 6
Cochlear Aqua+ ��������������������������������������������������������������7
Introduction ������������������������������������������������������������� 8
Intended purpose ���������������������������������������������������������10
Indications ���������������������������������������������������������������������11
Contraindications����������������������������������������������������������13
Intended patient population���������������������������������������14
Benets���������������������������������������������������������������������������14
Intended users ��������������������������������������������������������������14
Cochlear Aqua+ instructions�������������������������������� 15
Aqua+ coil magnet instructions �������������������������� 19
Safety Line instructions����������������������������������������20
Mic Lock-Stirrup instructions�������������������������������21
Care and storage ���������������������������������������������������23
Cautions������������������������������������������������������������������25
Warnings�����������������������������������������������������������������25
Other information �������������������������������������������������27
Environmental conditions ������������������������������������������ 27
Environmental protection ������������������������������������������ 27
Labelling symbols �������������������������������������������������������� 28
Serious incidents���������������������������������������������������������� 30
Warranty������������������������������������������������������������������������ 31
Legal statement ����������������������������������������������������������� 31
Trademark legal notice ����������������������������������������������� 31

6Cochlear Aqua+ User Guide
About this guide
This guide is intended for hearing implant recipients and their
carers using the Cochlear™ Aqua+.
Note
Refer to the relevant sections for cautions and warnings relating to
the use of the Cochlear Aqua+.
Please also refer to your Important Information document for
essential advice that applies to Cochlear implant systems.

About this guide
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Cochlear Aqua+
1� Cochlear Aqua+
2� Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+ Coil
3� Nucleus Safety Line (optional)
4� Nucleus Mic Lock-Stirrup (optional)

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Introduction
The Cochlear™ Aqua+ are re-usable sealable covers that, when
used with the Cochlear™ Nucleus® 8 Aqua+ Coil, keep your
Nucleus 8 Sound Processor (model number: CP1110) dry during
use in or around water (e.g. when swimming or in the bath). It is
worn behind the ear with your sound processor sealed inside.
The Nucleus 8 Aqua+ should only be used by recipients who can
either remove the sound processor themselves if it’s causing
discomfort or who can indicate any discomfort to their parent or
caregiver.
The Nucleus 8 Aqua+ comes in two sizes:
ꞏCochlear Aqua+, Power Extend, to t the Cochlear Power
Extend Battery Module
ꞏCochlear Aqua+, Compact, to t the Cochlear Compact
Battery Module
You must use a Cochlear Power Extend Battery Module or
Cochlear Compact Battery Module for your sound processor
to work inside Aqua+� Zinc air batteries will not work as they
need air and there is no air inside Aqua+ when it’s sealed.
The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+ Coil is used in place of your usual
coil while your sound processor is inside your Aqua+. It has a
special plug that creates a seal when connected to your sound
processor’s coil socket through the coil plug hole in Aqua+. As
with your usual coil, a coil magnet screws into the Aqua+ coil
and holds it against your implant.
Note
You cannot use your Nucleus 8 Sound Processor in Hybrid™ mode
with Aqua+.
You cannot use your Nucleus 8 Sound Processor with any of the
Cochlear retention accessories (e.g. Snugt, Hugt) with Aqua+.

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The Nucleus Mic Lock-Stirrup is a retention option to hold Aqua+
more securely behind your ear. The stirrup connects to the base
of Aqua+ and the Mic Lock tube (when cut to size) passes under
the ear lobe and connects to the Aqua+ earhook.
The Nucleus Safety Line is a retention option to help prevent
accidental loss of your Aqua+ by securing it to your clothing with
a snap-lock clip.
While using Aqua+ you can also use the following, provided they
are protected from water and kept dry:
ꞏYour smartphone (with the Nucleus Smart App)
ꞏCochlear CR310 Remote Control
ꞏCochlear wireless accessories.
You may notice a dierence in sound quality when using Aqua+.
Testing shows Aqua+ can be:
ꞏUsed at depths of up to 3 metres for up to 2 hours.
ꞏRe-used up to 50 times, but this may vary according to
how you use it.
There have been no reported undesirable side eects from
using Aqua+.
For more information, refer to the Nucleus8 Sound Processor
User Guide.

Introduction
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Intended purpose
Device Intended purpose
Cochlear™ Aqua+, Power
Extend
Cochlear™ Aqua+, Compact
The Aqua+ is intended to
provide improved water and
dust resistance to the sound
processor.
Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+
Coil
Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+
Coil (5(I))
The coil is intended to be
used in combination with
other devices as part of a
hearing implant system to
supply electrical signals and
power between a processing
unit and a hearing implant.

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Indications
Cochlear Aqua+
The Cochlear™ Aqua+ is indicated for Cochlear Nucleus implant
recipients with a compatible Cochlear sound processor.
Compatible Cochlear sound processors are as follows (when
used with a rechargeable battery module):
ꞏNucleus 8 Sound Processor
Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+ Coil
The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+ Coil is indicated for a recipient
with a compatible Cochlear Nucleus® implant, a compatible
Nucleus processing unit and compatible Cochlear magnet.
Compatible Cochlear Nucleus implants are:
ꞏCI600 Series Implants : CI612, CI622, CI624, CI632
ꞏCI500 Series Implants : CI512, CI513, CI522, CI532,
CI551, ABI541
ꞏCI24RE Series Implants: CI422, CI24REH (Hybrid L24),
CI24RE (CA), CI24RE (ST), CI24RE(CS), CI24RES (Hybrid
S8 (CI8REH), Hybrid S12 (CI12REH))
ꞏCI24R Series Implants: CI24R (CA), CI24R (CS), CI24R (ST)
ꞏCI24M Series Implants: CI24M, ABI24M, CI 11+11+2M,
CI24MH (CI6+16+2M)
Compatible processing unit is the Cochlear Nucleus 8
Processing Unit.
Compatible magnets are Cochlear Magnet strength ½ to 6, ½(I)
to 4(I) and Cochlear Magnet Reverse polarity strength ½ to 6.

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Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+ Coil (5(I))
The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+ Coil (5(I)) is indicated for a
recipient with a compatible Cochlear Nucleus implant, a
compatible Nucleus processing unit and compatible Cochlear
magnet.
Compatible Cochlear Nucleus implants are:
ꞏCI600 Series Implants : CI612, CI622, CI624, CI632
Compatible processing unit is the Nucleus 8 Processing Unit.
Compatible magnets are Cochlear Magnet strength 5(I).

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Contraindications
Cochlear Aqua+
The Aqua+ is not indicated for use with processing units other
than those listed in Indications. The Aqua+ is not indicated for
use with the Cochlear Battery Cover (with zinc air batteries).
Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+ Coil
The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+ Coil is not indicated for use with
hearing implants or processing units other than those listed in
Indications.
The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+ Coil is not indicated for use with
Cochlear Magnet strength 5(I).
Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+ Coil (5(I))
The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+ Coil (5(I)) is not indicated for use
with hearing implants or processing units other than those
listed in Indications.
The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+ Coil (5(I)) is not indicated for use
with Cochlear Magnet strength ½ to 6 and ½(I) to 4(I) and
Cochlear Magnet Reverse Polarity strength ½ to 6.

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Intended patient population
The sound processor is intended for patients implanted with a
compatible Cochlear Nucleus implant. There are no restrictions
for the intended patient population of the sound processor and
accessories in terms of age, weight, health or other condition.
Benets
The sound processor operates in conjunction with a compatible
Cochlear Nucleus implant system.
Potential benets of receiving a Cochlear Nucleus implant
system include:
ꞏBetter understanding of speech in quiet.
ꞏBetter understanding of speech in noise.
ꞏIncreased satisfaction based on hearing capabilities.
Intended users
Intended users of the Cochlear Aqua+ are:
ꞏRecipients of a compatible Cochlear Nucleus implant.
ꞏCarers of recipients, who carry out recipient functions
as needed. Carers may include parents of paediatric
recipients who are less than 12 years old, and nurses or
other carers of otherwise dependant recipients.
ꞏAudiologists/clinicians.

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Cochlear Aqua+ instructions
Tip: Don‘t forget you must be using a rechargeable battery for
your sound processor to work inside Aqua+.
1� Carefully unplug your
usual coil from the
sound processor. Hold
the coil cable grip and
rmly pull it straight out
of the processor.
Caution: Do not pull on
the coil cable or twist
when you pull it out.
2� Pull up on the earhook
to remove it.

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3� Insert your sound
processor into Aqua+.
4� Insert the plug into the
base of Aqua+. To make
a good seal, push the
plug in as far as it will
go.

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5� Grip the black side ribs
of the coil connector
and push the blue
Aqua+ coil (with
magnet) straight into
your sound processor
through the hole in
Aqua+ until it clicks into
place. Do not twist�
(See page 19 for
instructions)
6� If you’re concerned about losing your Aqua+, use one of
these retention options:
Safety Line clips to your
clothing.
(See page 20 for
instructions)

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Mic Lock-Stirrup holds
your processor on your
ear.
(See page 21 for
instructions)
7� Finally, do the Aqua+ Checklist to make sure you’re
ready!
ꞏUsing Blue Aqua+ coil
ꞏUsing rechargeable
batteries
ꞏAqua+ tightly sealed
ꞏMic Lock-Stirrup or
Safety Line attached if
required
Caution: Remember, you can’t go deeper than 3 metres.

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Aqua+ coil magnet instructions
1� Insert the Cochlear
Magnet into the hole in
the blue Aqua+ coil.
2� Turn the magnet clockwise
until it stops.
3� Turn the magnet a little
more until you feel a click.
Tip: The tamper-resistant
lock marker aligns with the
coil cable when locked.

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Safety Line instructions
Warning: Retention lines longer than the Safety Line (short length)
are not recommended for use by children under 3 years as they
may present a risk of strangulation.
1� Thread the Safety Line loop end through the Aqua+ ring.
2� Create a knot by passing the clip end of the line through
the line loop. Pull it tight.
3� Lift the lever to open the clip. Place the clip over your
clothing and press the lever down to close the clip.
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