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• Your sound processor radiates electromagnetic energy
that may interfere with life supporting devices (e.g. cardiac
pacemakers and ICDs). Keep your processor at least 15 cm (6
in) from such devices. Contact the manufacturer of the specific
device to find out more.
• Do not place the device or accessories inside any part of your
body (e.g. nose, mouth).
• Seek medical advice before entering any environment that
may adversely affect the operation of your Cochlear implant,
including areas protected by a warning notice preventing entry
by patients fitted with a pacemaker.
• Some types of digital mobile telephones (e.g. Global System
for Mobile communications (GSM) as used in some countries),
may interfere with the operation of your external equipment.
You may hear distorted sound when close, 1-4 m (~3-12 ft), to a
digital mobile telephone in use.
• Remove the processor before engaging in activities that create
extreme electrostatic discharge, such as playing on plastic
slides. In rare cases, a discharge of static electricity can damage
the electrical components of the Cochlear Osia system or
cause your sound processor to shut down.If static electricity
is present (for example when removing or putting on clothes
over your head, or getting out of a vehicle), before the Cochlear
Osia system contacts any object or person you should touch
something conductive, such as a metal door handle.If you stop
hearing and suspect your sound processor received a discharge
of static electricity, turn it off and then on again. If the problem
continues, contact your clinician or a Cochlear representative.
• Magnetic fields that are very close to an Osia implant can
affect the operation of the implant. These magnetic fields can
be created by magnets that are stronger than the Osia Sound
Processor coil magnets.If you stop hearing and suspect that
you have a strong magnetic field close to the location of the
Osia implant, move away from the source of the magnetic field.
Hearing will then return. If the problem continues, contact your
clinician or a Cochlear representative.
• Devices such as airport metal detectors and commercial theft
detection systems produce strong electromagnetic fields. You
could experience a distorted sound sensation when passing
through or near one of these devices. The materials used in
your Osia implant may activate metal detection systems. Turn
off your processor if near or passing through a theft and metal
detection system.
• Interference from nearby electrical devices can sometimes
disrupt audio streaming from a wireless accessory. If streaming
is disrupted, try moving away from any device that might be
causing this interference and reactivate the wireless audio
streaming program. If the problem continues, contact your
clinician or a Cochlear representative.
Batteries
• Use only Cochlear supplied or recommended high power
675 (PR44) zinc air battery designed for hearing implant use.
• Insert the battery in the correct orientation.
• Do not short-circuit batteries (e.g. do not let terminals of
batteries contact each other, do not place batteries loose in
pockets, etc.).
• Do not disassemble, deform, immerse in water or dispose of
batteries in fire.
• Store unused batteries in original packaging, in a clean and dry
place.
• When processor is not in use, remove the battery and store
separately in a clean and dry place.
• Do not expose batteries to heat (e.g. never leave batteries in
sunlight, behind a window or in a car).
• Do not use damaged or deformed batteries. If skin or eyes
come into contact with battery fluid or liquid, wash out with
water and seek medical attention immediately.
• Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your
physician or local poison information service.