Cochlear Nucleus 7 SE User manual

CP1001
Nucleus®7 SE
Sound Processor
User Guide

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Symbols used in this guide
NOTE
Important information or advice.
TIP
Time saving hint.
CAUTION (no harm)
Special care to be taken to ensure safety and
eectiveness. Could cause damage to equipment.
WARNING (harmful)
Potential safety hazards and serious adverse reactions.
Could cause harm to person.
This guide is intended for hearing implant recipients and their
carers using the Cochlear™Nucleus®7 SE Sound Processor and
accessories.
This guide can also be used as a reference by hearing care
professionals.
NOTES
• Refer to the relevant sections for cautions and warnings
relating to the use of the Nucleus 7 SE processing unit
(Model number CP1001), batteries and other devices.
• Please also refer to your Important Information document for
essential advice that applies to Cochlear implant systems.

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Nucleus 7 SE Sound Processor
ABOUT
Microphones Magnet
Indicator
light Coil
cable
Control
button
Processing
unit
Serial
number
Earhook
Battery module
Coil
Model number CP1001

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Intended purpose
The devices below work together as part of the hearing implant
system.
DEVICE INTENDED PURPOSE
Nucleus 7 SE Processing
Unit (Model number
CP1001)
The processing unit is intended to be used
in combination with other devices as part
of a hearing implant system to provide
hearing sensation. The processing unit
converts sounds into electrical signals,
which it sends, via a coil, to an implant. The
processing unit also provides power to the
implant.
When used in combination with an audio
receiver, the sound processor also delivers
sound to the ear canal in recipients with
residual hearing.
Cochlear Slimline™ Coil,
Cochlear Slimline Coil
(5(I)), Cochlear Slimline
Coil (N22), Nucleus 7
Aqua+ Coil, Nucleus 7
Aqua+ Coil (5(I)),
Nucleus 7 Aqua+ Coil
(N22)
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.
Cochlear Magnet
Cochlear Magnet
Reverse Polarity,
Cochlear Magnet 5(I)
The magnet is intended to align and hold
the coil or processing unit to a hearing
implant.
Coil Spacer The Coil Spacer increases the spacing
between the external coil and the coil of
the implant.
Wireless accessories The wireless accessories are intended to
be used to extend the functionality of the
sound processor by allowing connection to
mobile devices and/or televisions, or to
provide another microphone to pick up
audio signals.
Cochlear USB Charger,
Cochlear Y Charger
The battery chargers are used to charge
the rechargeable battery module of the
sound processor.

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ABOUT
DEVICE INTENDED PURPOSE
Retention accessories:
Earhook, Hugt, Snugt,
Earmould Adaptor,
headbands, Koala Clip,
Headworn Adaptor,
Safety Cord.
The retention accessories are intended to
be used to assist with wearing the sound
processor as part of a hearing implant
system.
Battery module The battery module is intended to supply
power to a processing unit as part of a
hearing implant system.
Cochlear SoftWear™ Pad The SoftWear Pad provides a cushioned
surface to the surface of the coil.
Cochlear Monitor
Earphone Adaptor with
earphones
The monitor earphone adaptor is intended
to provide a hearing person with the ability
to check if a processing unit is working by
sending audio signals from the processing
unit to earphones.

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Indications
The Nucleus 7 SE Sound Processor is intended to work with the
recipients of a compatible Cochlear Nucleus implant. Compatible
Cochlear Nucleus implants are:
• CI600 Series Implants: CI612, CI622, CI624, CI632
• CI500 Series Implants: CI512, CI513, CI522, CI532, CI551,
ABI541
• CI24RE Series Implants: CI422, CI24REH (Hybrid L24),
CI24RE (CA), CI24RE (ST), CI24RE(CS), CI24RES
• CI24R Series Implants: CI24R (CA), CI24R (CS), CI24R (ST)
• CI24M Series Implants: CI24M, ABI24M, CI 11+11+2M, CI24MH
(CI+6+2M)
• CI22M Series Implants: CI22M, CI1+10+11, ABI22M
The accessories listed below are indicated for use with the
Nucleus 7 SE processing unit.
Cochlear Hugt, Cochlear Snugt, Cochlear Headworn Adaptor,
Cochlear Earmould Adaptor, Cochlear Koala Clip (CP1001 Koala Clip
only), Cochlear Nucleus 7 Headband, Cochlear Hybrid Earhook with
Removal Tool, Cochlear LiteWear Cable, Cochlear LiteWear Case
(CP1001 Litewear Retention Case only), Cochlear Hybrid Receiver,
Cochlear Hybrid Open Dome, Cochlear Hybrid Bass Single Dome,
Cochlear Hybrid Bass Double Dome, Cochlear Monitor Earphone
Adaptor with earphones, Cochlear USB Charger, Cochlear Y
Charger.
The earhook is indicated for use with the Nucleus 7 SE Processing
Unit.
Battery modules
The Cochlear Battery Holder is indicated for use with the
Nucleus 7 SE Processing Unit.
The Cochlear Battery Cover is indicated for use with the
Nucleus 7 SE Processing Unit.
The Standard Rechargeable Battery Module is indicated for use
with the Nucleus 7 SE Processing Unit.

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ABOUT
Cochlear Slimline Coil
The Cochlear Slimline Coil is indicated for a recipient with a
compatible Cochlear Nucleus implant, a Nucleus 7 SE processing
unit and compatible Cochlear magnet.
Compatible Cochlear Nucleus implants are:
• CI600 Series Implants: CI612, CI622, CI624, CI632
• CI500 Series Implants: CI512, CI513, CI522, CI532, CI551,
ABI541
• CI24RE Series Implants: CI422, CI24REH (Hybrid L24),
CI24RE (CA), CI24RE (ST), CI24RE(CS), CI24RES
• CI24R Series Implants: CI24R (CA), CI24R (CS), CI24R (ST)
• CI24M Series Implants: CI24M, ABI24M, CI 11+11+2M, CI24MH
(CI+6+2M)
Compatible magnets are Cochlear Magnet strength ½ to 6 and ½(I)
to 4(I) and Cochlear Magnet Reverse Polarity strength ½ to 6.
Cochlear Slimline Coil (5(I))
The Cochlear Slimline Coil (5(I)) is indicated for a recipient with a
compatible Cochlear Nucleus implant, a Nucleus 7 SE processing
unit and compatible Cochlear magnet.
Compatible Cochlear Nucleus implants are CI600 Series: CI612,
CI622, CI624, CI632
Compatible magnets are Cochlear Magnet strength 5(I).
Cochlear Slimline Coil (N22)
The Cochlear Slimline Coil (N22) is indicated for a recipient with a
compatible Nucleus 22 cochlear implant (CI22M, CI1+10+11,
ABI22M), a Nucleus 7 SE processing unit and compatible Cochlear
magnet.
Compatible magnets are Cochlear Magnet strength ½ to 6 and
Cochlear Magnet Reverse Polarity strength ½ to 6.

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Magnets
The Cochlear Magnet is indicated for use with the Cochlear Slimline
Coil, Cochlear Slimline Coil (N22), Nucleus 7 Aqua+ Coil and Nucleus
7 Aqua+ Coil (N22).
The Cochlear Magnet Reverse Polarity is indicated for use with the
Cochlear Slimline Coil, Cochlear Slimline Coil (N22), Nucleus 7
Aqua+ Coil and Nucleus 7 Aqua+ Coil (N22).
The Cochlear Magnet 5(I) is indicated for use with the Cochlear
Slimline Coil (5(I)) and Nucleus 7 Aqua+ Coil (5(I)).
SoftWear Pad
The Cochlear SoftWear Pad is indicated for use with a compatible
Cochlear Slimline Coil. Compatible coils are: Cochlear Slimline Coil,
Cochlear Slimline Coil (5(I)), Cochlear Slimline Coil (N22).
Coil spacer
The Cochlear Coil Spacer is indicated for use with a compatible
Cochlear Slimline Coil (all lengths, types, and colours). Compatible
Cochlear Slimline Coils include: Cochlear Slimline Coil, Cochlear
Slimline Coil (5(I)), Cochlear Slimline Coil (N22), Nucleus 7 Aqua+
Coil, Nucleus 7 Aqua+ Coil (N22) and Nucleus 7 Aqua+ Coil (5(I)).

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Contraindications
The Nucleus 7 SE Sound Processor is not indicated for use with
hearing implants other than those listed in Indications.
The accessories listed in Indications are not indicated for use with
an incompatible sound processor.
Battery modules
The Cochlear Battery Holder is not indicated for use with
processing units other th an those listed in Indications.
The Cochlear Battery Cover is not indicated for use with processing
units other than those listed in Indications.
The Standard Rechargeable Battery Module is not indicated for use
with processing units other than those listed in Indications.
Cochlear Slimline Coil
The Cochlear Slimline Coil is not indicated for use with hearing
implants or processing units other than those listed in Indications.
The Cochlear Slimline Coil is not indicated for use with Cochlear
Magnet strength 5(I).
Cochlear Slimline Coil (5(I))
The Cochlear Slimline Coil (5(I)) is not indicated for use with hearing
implants or processing units other than those listed in Indications.
The Cochlear Slimline 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.
Cochlear Slimline Coil (N22)
The Cochlear Slimline Coil (N22) is not indicated for use with
hearing implants or processing units other than those listed in
Indications.
The Cochlear Slimline Coil (N22) is not indicated for use with
Cochlear Magnet strength ½(I) to 5(I).

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Magnets
The Cochlear Magnet is not indicated for use with the Cochlear
Slimline Coil (5(I)) or Nucleus 7 Aqua+ Coil (5(I)).
The Cochlear Magnet Reverse Polarity is not indicated for use with
Cochlear Slimline Coil (5(I)) or Nucleus 7 Aqua+ Coil (5(I)).
The Cochlear Magnet 5(I) is not indicated for use with the Cochlear
Slimline Coil, Cochlear Slimline Coil (N22), Nucleus 7 Aqua+ Coil and
Nucleus 7 Aqua+ Coil (N22).
SoftWear Pad
The SoftWear Pad is not indicated for use with coils other than
those listed in Indications. It is not indicated for use with the
Cochlear Coil Spacer.
Coil spacer
The Cochlear Coil Spacer is not indicated for use with coils other
than those listed in Indications.

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Intended patient population
The Nucleus 7 SE Sound Processor is intended for patients
implanted with a compatible Cochlear Nucleus implant.
There are no restrictions for the intended patient population of the
Nucleus 7 SE Sound Processor and accessories in terms of age,
weight, health or other condition.
Benets
The Nucleus 7 SE Sound Processor needs to operate in conjunction
with a compatible Cochlear implant system.
Potential benets of receiving a Cochlear implant system include:
• Better understanding of speech in quiet.
• Better understanding of speech in noise.
• Increased satisfaction based on hearing capabilities.
Intended users
Intended users of the Nucleus 7 SE Sound Processors and
accessories are:
• Recipients of a compatible Cochlear Nucleus implant.
• Carers 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.
• Audiologists/clinicians.

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Contents
Power
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Lock the battery module to the processing unit . . . . . 14
Lock the disposable battery module cover . . . . . . . . 15
Replace the battery module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Change disposable batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Charge rechargeable batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Use
Connect the coil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Pair with remote devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Lock the control button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Turn on and o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Change program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Change volume and sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Telecoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Wireless accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Use monitor earphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Use Phonak’s Roger™ 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Wear
Wear your sound processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Change earhooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Retention accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Attach a SoftWear pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sport and exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Flight mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Care
Regular care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Battery charger care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Water, sand and dirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Change microphone cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Change the coil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Change the coil magnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Lights and Beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Troubleshoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Warnings
For parents and carers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Sound processor and parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Medical treatments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Other information . . . . . . . . . . . .96

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Batteries
You have a choice of two battery types for the Nucleus 7 SE
processing unit:
The disposable battery module consists
of:
• Cochlear Battery Cover
• Cochlear Battery Holder
It uses two disposable batteries and
has a tamper-resistant lock.
The Cochlear Standard Rechargeable
Battery Module

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Battery life
Batteries should be replaced as needed just as you would
with any other electronic device. Battery life varies according
to the programs used each day, your implant type, the
thickness of skin covering your implant, and the size and
type of battery.
A completely empty rechargeable battery will take
approximately four hours to recharge.
Rechargeable batteries may take longer to fully recharge
with age. To get the longest life from the rechargeable
batteries, always recharge before use.
To help you get the longest life from the batteries, your
clinician can set your sound processor to turn o two
minutes after you take it o your implant.
POWER

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Lock the battery module to the
processing unit
To increase tamper resistance, the battery module can be
locked to the processing unit.
1. Push the lock to the far
left to lock the battery
module.
2. Push the lock to the far
right to unlock the
battery module.
WARNING
Some accessories that t between the processing unit and the
battery module prevent the battery module from being locked
to the processing unit, which means that the battery module
can be removed and poses a choking or ingestion hazard.
Always supervise children under 3 years and others who may
be at risk of choking on or ingesting small parts if they have
these accessories tted.
CAUTION
Always check this lock is unlocked before attaching or removing
the battery module.

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Lock the disposable battery
module cover
The disposable battery module has a tamper-resistant lock
to help prevent children opening the battery cover.
LOCK Turn the locking screw clockwise with the
battery cover locking tool until it is in a
horizontal position.
UNLOCK Turn the locking screw anticlockwise until it
is in a vertical position.
CAUTION
Always check the locking screw is unlocked before attaching
or removing the battery cover.
POWER

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Replace the battery module
Remove the battery module
1. Twist the battery module as
shown to release it from the
processing unit.
2. Pull the battery module
from the processing unit.
CAUTION
Always check the tamper-resistant lock is unlocked before
removing the battery module (see page 14).

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Attach the battery module
1. Fit the parts together with the battery module at a
slight angle to the processing unit socket.
Rechargeable battery module:
Align raised marker and arrow on
battery module towards back of
processing unit
Disposable battery module:
Align indents and lock on
battery module towards back of
processing unit
2. Twist the battery module
as shown to attach the
parts.
Your sound processor will
turn on automatically.
NOTE
If you do not connect the sound processor to your implant, it
will turn o automatically after two minutes, if enabled by your
clinician.
POWER

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Change disposable batteries
The disposable battery module uses two high power zinc air
batteries. Cochlear recommends 675 (PR44) zinc air
batteries designed for cochlear implant use. Do not use
silver oxide or alkaline batteries.
1. Press and hold the
button for 5 seconds,
then release to turn o
your sound processor.
2. Pull the unlocked
battery cover away from
the battery holder.
3. Remove the batteries
from the battery holder.