Due to increased risk of strangulation, do not use
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cables longer than 81cm (32") with young children.
Remove your sound processor and consult your
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cochlear implant professional if uncomfortable sounds
are heard or in case of discomfort, pain or skin irritation.
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Be sure to choose a cable length that does not require
looping or bundling of the cable due to excess length.
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The headpiece must only be used by the intended
person and not by others.
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Do not use a headpiece, magnet, or any associated
part, that is broken, damaged, or cracked.
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The color cap must be attached when the headpiece
is in use.
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Store spare magnets safely and away from cards that
may have a magnetic strip (e.g. credit cards) and from
other spare magnets or headpieces.
High levels of static electricity may damage electronic
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components of your sound processor or implant.
Care should be taken to avoid exposure of the system
to static electricity.
Use the lowest strength magnet required to ensure
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sufficient magnetic attraction of the headpiece.
Contact your cochlear implant professional to adjust
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the magnet strength if the magnetic attraction of
the headpiece is insufficient.
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If the headpiece magnet is too strong, pressure sores
may develop at the headpiece site. If this happens,
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