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19 i Tinnitus Sound Generator (TSG) warnings
1. Sound generators can be dangerous if improperly used.
2. Sound generators should be used only as advised by your doctor, audiologist, or hearing care
professional.
3. Sound generators are not toys and should be kept out of reach of anyone who might cause them-
selves injury (especially children and pets).
19.1 i TSG precautions
1. Should the user develop any side eects from using the sound generator, such as dizziness,
nausea, headaches, perceived decrease in auditory function or increase in tinnitus perception, the
user should discontinue use of the sound generator and seek medical evaluation.
2. Children and physically or mentally disabled users will require guardian supervision while wearing
the TSG hearing aid.
3. The volume control is an optional feature in the TSG module used for adjusting the sound genera-
tor output level. To prevent unintended usage by pediatric or physically or mentally disabled
users, the volume control must, if enabled, be configured to only provide a decrease of the sound
generator output level.
19.2 i TSG warning to hearing care professionals
A hearing care professional should advise a prospective sound generator user to consult promptly with
a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before getting a sound generator if the hearing care
professional determines 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:
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