Warnings
Nucleus 8 Sound Processor User Guide 93
ꞏ Store spare coil magnets safely and away from cards
that may have a magnetic strip (e.g. credit cards, bus
tickets).
ꞏ Your device contains magnets that should be kept away
from life supporting devices (e.g. cardiac pacemakers
and ICDs (implantable cardioverter debrillators) and
magnetic ventricular shunts), as the magnets may aect
the function of these devices. Keep your sound
processor at least 15 cm (6 in) from such devices.
Contact the manufacturer of the specic device to nd
out more.
ꞏ Your sound processor and remote control radiate
electromagnetic energy that may interfere with life
supporting devices, (e.g. cardiac pacemakers and ICDs).
Keep your sound processor and remote control at least
15 cm (6 in) from such devices. Contact the
manufacturer of the specic device to nd out more.
ꞏ Do not place the device or accessories inside any part of
your body (e.g. nose, mouth).
ꞏ Seek medical advice before entering any environment
that may adversely aect the operation of your Cochlear
implant, including areas protected by a warning notice
preventing entry by patients tted with a pacemaker.
ꞏ 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.