oticon Intent 1 miniRITE User manual

Instructions for use miniRITE
Oticon Intent™

WARNING: People younger than
18 should go to a doctor before
using this.
People younger than 18 years old
need specialized care, and using this
without a medical evaluation may
worsen impairment or disability.
A hearing aid user who is younger
than 18 should have a recent medical
evaluation from a doctor, preferably
an ear-nose-throat doctor (an ENT).
Before using this, a doctor should
determine that the use of a hearing
aid is appropriate.
WARNING to Hearing Aid Dispensers:
You should advise a prospective hearing
aid user to consult promptly with a doctor,
preferably an ear specialist such as an
ENT, before dispensing a hearing aid if
you determine 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:
• Visible deformity of the ear, either
congenital or traumatic
• Fluid, pus, or blood coming out of the ear
within the previous 6 months
• Pain or discomfort in the ear
• History of excessive ear wax or suspicion
that something is in the ear canal
• Dizziness, either recent or long-standing
• Sudden, quickly worsening, or fluctuating
hearing loss within the previous 6 months
• Hearing loss or ringing (tinnitus) only
in one ear or a noticeable difference in
hearing between ears
• Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or
greater than 15 dB at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz,
and 2000 Hz

WARNING to Hearing Aid Dispenser,
Outputs over 132 dB SPL:
You should exercise special care in selecting
and fitting a hearing aid with a maximum
output that exceeds 132 dB SPL because
it may impair the remaining hearing of the
hearing aid user.
Caution: This is not hearing protection.
You should remove this device if you
experience overly loud sounds, whether
short or long-lasting. If you’re in a loud
place, you should use the right kind of
hearing protection instead of wearing
this device. In general, if you would use
ear plugs in a loud place, you should
remove this device and use ear plugs.
Caution: The sound output should not
be uncomfortable or painful.
You should turn down the volume or
remove the device if the sound output
is uncomfortably loud or painful. If you
consistently need to turn the volume down,
you may need to further adjust your device.
Caution: You may need medical help if
a piece gets stuck in your ear.
If any part of your hearing aid, like the
eartip, gets stuck in your ear, and you
can’t easily remove it with your fingers,
get medical help as soon as possible. You
should not try to use tweezers or cotton
swabs because they can push the part
farther into your ear, injuring your eardrum
or ear canal, possibly seriously.
Note: What you can expect when you
start using a hearing aid
A hearing aid can benefit many people with
hearing loss. However, you should know
it will not restore normal hearing, and you
may still have some difficulty hearing over
noise. Further, a hearing aid will not prevent
or improve a medical condition that causes
hearing loss.
People who start using hearing aids
sometimes need a few weeks to get used
to them. Similarly, many people find that
training or counseling can help them get
more out of their devices.

If you have hearing loss in both ears, you
might get more out of using hearing aids
in both, especially in situations that make
you tired from listening —for example, noisy
environments.
Note: Tell FDA about any injuries,
malfunctions, or other adverse events.
To report a problem involving your hearing
aid, you should submit Information to FDA
as soon as possible after the problem. FDA
calls them “adverse events,” and they can
include: skin irritation in your ear, injury
from the device (like cuts or scratches, or
burns from an overheated battery), pieces
of the device getting stuck in your ear,
suddenly worsening hearing loss from using
the device, etc.
Instructions for reporting are available at
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch,
or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You can also
download a form to mail to FDA.
Note: Hearing loss in people younger
than 18
• People younger than 18 should see a
doctor first, preferably an ear-nose-
throat doctor (an ENT), because they
may have different needs than adults.
• The doctor will identify and treat medical
conditions as appropriate.
• The doctor may refer the person to an
audiologist for a separate test, a hearing
aid evaluation.
• The hearing aid evaluation will help the
audiologist select and fit the appropriate
hearing aid.
A person younger than 18 years old
with hearing loss should undergo medical
evaluation by a doctor, preferably an ENT,
before buying a hearing aid. The purpose of
a medical evaluation is to identify and treat
medical conditions that may aect hearing
but that a hearing aid won’t treat on its own.

Following the medical evaluation and if
it is appropriate, the doctor will provide a
written statement that the hearing loss
has been medically evaluated and the
person is a candidate for a hearing aid.
The doctor may refer the person to an
audiologist for a hearing aid evaluation,
which is different from the medical
evaluation and is intended to identify
the appropriate hearing aid.
The audiologist will conduct a hearing
aid evaluation to assess the person’s ability
to hear with and without a hearing aid.
This will enable the audiologist to select
and fit a hearing aid for the person’s
individual needs. An audiologist can also
provide evaluation and rehabilitation
since, for people younger than 18, hearing
loss may cause problems in language
development and educational and social
growth. An audiologist is qualified by
training and experience to assist in the
evaluation and rehabilitation of hearing
loss in people younger than 18.

Introduction to this booklet
This booklet guides you on how to use and maintain your new hearing
aids. Ensure you read this booklet carefully, including the Warnings
section. This will help you get the most benefit from your hearing aids.
Warnings
Text marked with a warning symbol must be read before using the device.
Your hearing care professional has adjusted the hearing aids to meet
your needs. If you have additional questions, contact your hearing care
professional.
A hearing care professional* (hearing aid professional, audiologist,
ENT (ear, nose and throat) doctor, and hearing aid dispenser) is a
person who is appropriately trained and has proven competency in
professionally assessing hearing, selecting, fitting, and delivering
hearing instruments and rehabilitation care to persons with hearing
loss. The hearing care professional has been trained in accordance
with national or regional regulations.
*The job title may vary from country to country.

Table of contents
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About
Model overview 10
Intended use 12
Your hearing aid, speaker and earpiece 14
Getting started
Battery performance 18
Low battery indication 19
Turn hearing aids ON/OFF 20
Identify left and right hearing aids 22
Daily use
Put on hearing aid 23
Cleaning 24
Clean the hearing aid 25
Replace standard earpiece 26
Clean customized earpiece 27
ProWax miniFit filter 28
Replace ProWax miniFit filter 29

Table of contents
Replace ProWax filter 30
Change volume 31
Change program 32
Store your hearing aids 34
Options
Turn Bluetooth ON/OFF 35
Mute/unmute your hearing aids 36
Use your hearing aids with digital devices 37
Pairing and compatibility 38
Call handling 40
Wireless accessories and other options 42
Tinnitus
Tinnitus SoundSupport™ (optional) 44
Guidelines for Tinnitus SoundSupport users 45
Limitation on use time 46
Sound options and volume adjustments 47
Warnings related to tinnitus 49

Warnings
General warnings 50
More info
Water and dust resistant (IP68) 56
Conditions of use 57
Technical information 58
Cell phone 64
Warranty 70
Your individual hearing aid settings 71
Sound and LED light indicators 74
Troubleshooting 80
Summary of relevant studies 84
Technical Data 86

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About
Model overview
This booklet is valid for the following hearing aid models:
miniRITE
FW 1.0
Oticon Intent 1 miniRITE GTIN: (01) 05714464133130
Oticon Intent 2 miniRITE GTIN: (01) 05714464133147
Oticon Intent 3 miniRITE GTIN: (01) 05714464133154
Oticon Intent 4 miniRITE GTIN: (01) 05714464133161

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The following speakers are available for the above models:
miniFit Detect speaker 60
miniFit Detect speaker 85
miniFit Detect speaker 100 (Power Instrument)
MicroShell Detect 60
MicroShell Detect 85
MicroShell Detect 100 (Power Instrument)
MicroShell Detect 105 (Power Instrument)
The packaging box contains the following elements:
• Hearing aids
• Multitool
• Soft cloth

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Intended use
Intended use The hearing aid is intended to amplify and transmit sound
to the ear.
Indications for use Bilateral or unilateral impaired hearing of sensorineural,
conductive or mixed type ranging from a slight (16dBHL*)
to profound (95dBHL*) degree of hearing loss, with an
individual frequency configuration.
Intended user Person with hearing loss using a hearing aid and their
caregivers. Hearing care professional responsible for
adjusting the hearing aid.
Intended user group Adults and children older than 36months.
Use environment Indoor and outdoor.
Contraindications Not suitable for infants below 36months. Users of active
implants must pay special attention when using the hearing
aid. For more information read the Warnings section.
Clinical benefits The hearing aid is designed to provide better speech
understanding to help ease communication with the aim
of improving quality of life.
*As specified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, asha.org, using pure-tone average
of 0.5, 1 and 2kHz.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
The hearing aid amplification is uniquely adjusted and optimized to your
personal hearing capabilities during the hearing aid fitting performed by
your hearing care professional.

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Your hearing aid, speaker and earpiece
Push-button
LED light Wax filter
Speaker
Microphones

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Charge pads

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60 85 100
60
85
100
105
miniFit Detect speakers
Customized speakers
The hearing aids use one of the following speakers:
MicroShell Detect

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The speakers use one of the following earpieces:
Standard earpieces Customized earpieces
MicroMold*
LiteTip*
*Can be made of different materials
Note
For details on replacing the dome, see the Replace
standard earpieces section.
Power dome
Grip Tip
Available in small and large, left and
right, with or without vent.
OpenBass dome
Bass dome, double vent
*Only as OpenBass dome for miniFit Detect
speaker 60
6 mm5 mm* 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm
Dome sizes

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Getting started
Battery performance
Ensure you fully charge your hearing aids before first use and charge
them every night. In this way, you ensure that you start your day with
fully charged hearing aids.
Battery performance varies depending on your individual use and
hearing aid settings. Streaming sound from a TV, mobile phone or
connectivity devices can influence this performance.
If your hearing aids do not perform for a full day, contact your hearing
care professional.
For instructions on how to use your charger, see the charger’s
instructions for use.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
When charging in high ambient temperatures, your hearing aid may reach up
to 45°C (113°F).

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The battery is running low
Three alternate tones
Voice Notification
The battery has run out
Four descending tones
Hearing aid LED light
Continuous fast ORANGE blinks indicate low battery.
Low battery indication
The low battery indication is repeated periodically until the battery runs
out. Your hearing care professional can set your hearing aids to match
your preferences.
After the notification, you have approximately two hours before the
hearing aid runs out of battery. At this point, you may continue to
stream audio for approximately one hour. To extend battery
performance, ensure you stop any audio streaming.

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Turn hearing aids ON/OFF
Your hearing aids can be turned ON or OFF using either the charger or
the push-button.
Charger Push-button Indicator
ON Remove hearing
aids from
charger*
Press and hold
the push-button
for two seconds
Hearing aid LED light turns
GREEN.
Depending on your hearing aid
settings, you may also hear a
start-up jingle when they are
removed from the charger
OFF Press and hold
the push-button
for approximately
three seconds
Hearing aid LED light turns
ORANGE.Four descending tones
are played
For information regarding tones, see the Sound and LED light indicators section.
*If the charger is disconnected from power or runs out of battery while charging your hearing aids, your hearing
aids may turn OFF to save power. If your hearing aids do not automatically turn ON when removed from the
charger, turn them on manually using the push-button.