The implant package and the electrodes are located directly under the skin. In order to avoid
damage to the implant you/your child should not unnecessarily move and extensively scratch
the skin above the implant site and should also avoid mechanical pressure on the site. When
brushing or styling the hair at the site of implantation, you should be careful not to harm the
skin (at the site of the implant there may be a slight bulge).
• Your OPUS 2 speech processor, FineTuner and coil do not require regular maintenance by
clinic personnel or other experts.
• The defined operating temperature range is between +10°C and +45°C (+50°F and +113°F)
for the OPUS 2 speech processor and the FineTuner. Normally, when the OPUS 2 speech
processor is worn on the body, natural body heat helps maintain this temperature range.
• Do not leave the speech processor or FineTuner in direct sunlight (particularly inside a car).
• If you ever experience loud or uncomfortable sounds, please remove your coil immediately:
this will stop stimulation at once.
• Do not use the speech processor or FineTuner of another cochlear implant user. Your
speech processor and FineTuner have been adjusted to your individual needs. Using
another speech processor or FineTuner may cause painful or uncomfortable stimulation.
• Avoid getting your speech processor or FineTuner wet as this may impair its function.
Always remove and switch off the external parts of your implant system and keep them in
a dry place before bathing, showering or engaging in other water-related activities.
• If the external parts become wet, switch off your speech processor as quickly as possible,
remove the batteries from the battery pack, unplug the battery pack from the control unit,
and gently wipe all external parts dry, using a soft, absorbent cloth. Then store the speech
processor for at least 12 hours in the supplied drying kit to allow moisture inside the speech
processor to dry. If in doubt, extend the drying period to a day or longer. If the FineTuner
becomes wet, wipe it off with a dry tissue.
• You also have to take care of the external components of your/your child’s Cochlear
Implant System. They should not be dropped or subjected to dangerous areas (machines
or high voltage) which could result in damage to the components.
• Do not use the OPUS 2 speech processor and the FineTuner in environments where
radio frequency (RF) transmissions are prohibited.
• Do not try to shape the earhook by hot air.
Children shall be instructed not to swallow or put any components of their Cochlear Implant
System into their mouths and not to play with any components. For young children, it is mandatory
to use the safety lock to prevent them from disassembling the speech processor (see Chapter 5,
OPUS 2 speech processor, Safety lock).
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