Interton A160-D - General Warnings

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General Warnings
Hearing instruments can be dangerous if improperly used.
• Donotleaveyourinstrumentinthesun,nearanopenreorinahot,parkedcar.
• Do not wear your instrument while showering, swimming, in heavy rain or in a
moist atmosphere such as steam bath or sauna.
• Should your instrument become moist, put it in a dessicator. Your hearing care
professional will be happy to counsel on this.
• Removeyourinstrumentwhenapplyingcosmetics,e.g.perfume,aftershave,hair
spray, suntan lotion.
• Instrumentsshouldbeusedonlyasprescribedbyyourhearingcareprofessional.
Incorrect use may result in sudden and permanent hearing loss.
• Donotallowotherstouseyourinstrument.Itmaycausepermanentdamage.
• Instrumentusagebychildrenormentallychallengedpersonsshouldbesupervised
at any time.
• DonottakeyourinstrumentintoroomswhereyoureceivetreatmentwithX-raysor
MRI.
• Wearing an instrument might cause an increased production of earwax. In rare
cases, the anti-allergenic materials may cause skin irritation. If so, or if in doubt,
consult your physician or ENT.