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Dysfunction
• Be aware of the possibility that
your hearing aid may stop working
without notice. Keep this in mind
when you depend on warning
sounds (e.g., when you are in
trac). The hearing aid may stop
functioning, for instance if the
batteries have expired or if the
tubing is blocked by moisture or ear
wax.
Active implants
• Caution must be taken with active
implants. In general, follow the
guidelines recommended by
manufacturers of implantable
debrillators and pacemakers
regarding use with mobile phones
and magnets.
• The Autophone magnet and Multi-
Tool (which has a built-in magnet)
should be kept more than 30 cm
away from the implant, e.g. do not
carry it in a breast pocket. pocket.
• If you have an active brain implant,
please contact the manufacturer
of your implantable device for
information about the risk of
disturbance.
X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and
electrotherapy
• Remove your hearing aid for
example during X-ray, CT / MR / PET
scanning electrotherapy or surgery
as your hearing aid may be damaged
when exposed to strong elds.
Heat and chemicals
• Your hearing aid must never be
exposed to extreme heat e.g., left
inside a parked car in the sun.
• Your hearing aid must not be dried in
microwave ovens or other ovens.
• The chemicals in cosmetics,
hairspray, perfume, after shave
lotion, suntan lotion and insect
repellent can damage your hearing
aid. Always remove your hearing aid
before applying such products and
allow time to dry before putting it
on.
Warnings
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