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Tinnitus Management

Tinnitus Breaker Pro module

Your Beltone hearing aid includes the Tinnitus Breaker Pro (TBP) module, a tool for generating sounds to be
used in tinnitus management programs to temporarily relieve suffering from tinnitus. The TBP can generate
sounds adjusted to the specific therapeutic needs and your personal preference as determined by your doctor,
audiologist, or hearing care professional. Depending on the selected hearing aid program and the environment
you are in, you will sometimes hear the therapeutic sound resembling a continuous or fluctuating noise.

Indications for use of the TBP module

The Tinnitus Breaker Pro module is a tool to generate sounds to be used in a Tinnitus Management Program to
temporarily relieve patients suffering from Tinnitus. The target population is primarily the adult population over 18
years of age. This product may also be used with children 12 years of age or older. However, children and
physically or mentally disabled users will require training by a doctor, audiologist, hearing care professional or the
guardian for the insertion and removal of the hearing aid containing the TBP module.

For healthcare professionals

The Tinnitus Breaker Pro module is targeted for healthcare professionals who are treating patients suffering from
Tinnitus, as well as conventional hearing disorders. The initial fitting of the Tinnitus Breaker Pro module must be
done during an in-office visit by a hearing professional participating in a Tinnitus Management Program. If
deemed feasible by the hearing professional, subsequent fittings of the Tinnitus Breaker Pro module may be
performed remotely and in real time while having live communication via live audio, video and chat on the user's
dedicated app.

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Tinnitus Management

Summary of Contents for CABR70

Page 1: ...User guide Beltone Behind The Ear hearing aids...

Page 2: ...aid information Left hearing aid Right hearing aid Serial number Serial number Model number Model number Battery type Rechargeable Program Beep Description 1 One beep 2 Two beeps 3 Three beeps 4 Four...

Page 3: ...from your ears 16 Using your hearing aids 18 Advanced options 27 Wireless accessories 30 Cleaning and caring for your hearing aids 34 Tinnitus Management 46 General warnings and cautions 55 Cyber secu...

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Page 5: ...used by lay persons The hearing aid is intended to be fitted by qualified hearing care professionals Therapeutic indications Sensorineural conductive or mixed hearing loss Contra indications A hearing...

Page 6: ...diometric air bone gap equal to or greater than 15 dB at 500 Hertz Hz 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal Pain or discomfort in...

Page 7: ...nt includes an RF transmitter Complies with IMDA requirements Product is a Type B applied part UDI Unique Device Identification Date of manufacture Do not dispose of your hearing aids and batteries wi...

Page 8: ...with hook 1 Earmould 2 Tube 3 Microphone inlets 4 LED green indicator light See page 18 5 Push button 6 Left Right identification Left blue Right red NOTE Use only original consumables from Beltone e...

Page 9: ...nlets 4 LED green indicator light See page 18 5 Push button 6 See previous page Left Right identification Open dome is shown yours may look different NOTE Use only original consumables from Beltone e...

Page 10: ...ealth challenges If a Li Ion battery or a rechargeable hearing aid is swallowed seek immediate medical attention If the outer casing of your rechargeable hearing aid is broken the rechargeable batteri...

Page 11: ...out any rules for transportation of your hearing aid and charger Low battery alert When the batteries are low on power the volume in your hearing aids will momentarily reduce and a melody will play ev...

Page 12: ...example Thin tube models are colour marked in the same way CAUTION If you have two hearing aids they may be programmed differently Do not swap them as this could damage your hearing Your hearing aids...

Page 13: ...our ear canal Move the earmould up and down and gently press it to place it correctly in the ear 4 Place the hearing aid firmly behind the ear and make sure it sits securely When properly inserted you...

Page 14: ...nal 3 Push the dome far enough into your ear canal so that the tube rests against your head You can check in a mirror NOTE To avoid whistling ensure that the tube and dome fit correctly into your ear...

Page 15: ...dome Closed dome Open dome Power dome Domes are all light grey The sport lock helps keep your hearing aids in place when you are physically active Thin tube Sport lock Placing your hearing aids in yo...

Page 16: ...ow these instructions 1 Lift the hearing aid from behind your ear Let it hang beside your ear momentarily 2 Using your thumb and index finger gently pull the earmould not the hearing aid or the tube l...

Page 17: ...ur hearing aids have domes follow these instructions 1 Lift the hearing aid off your ear 2 Hold the tube with your thumb and forefinger where it bends and pull the dome out of your ear canal Removing...

Page 18: ...remove them from the turned on charger Your hearing aids always start in program 1 at the pre set volume NOTE If the charger is disconnected during use the hearing aids in the charger will turn off Ex...

Page 19: ...HearMax app When you change the volume the hearing aid responds with a beep When you reach the upper or lower limits the hearing aid responds with a low pitched beep NOTE If you have two hearing aids...

Page 20: ...a telecoil Telecoil loop Mic For use in places that have a teleloop system such as theatres and places of worship Ultra Focus For use only in very noisy places more focused than the Restaurant progra...

Page 21: ...Telecoil function may help to improve understanding of speech with Hearing Aid Compatible HAC 1 telephones and in theatres cinemas houses of worship etc that have a teleloop installed When you select...

Page 22: ...ephone Your hearing aid allows you to use your telephone as you normally do Finding the optimal position for holding the phone may require practice The following suggestions may be helpful 1 Hold the...

Page 23: ...ibility Any degree of disturbance can be due to the nature of your particular mobile phone or of your wireless telephone service provider Auto Phone optional If you place a magnet on the telephone rec...

Page 24: ...from the magnet 3 Place the magnet on the phone CAUTION If you experience frequent signal loss or noise during calls move the Auto Phone magnet to another place on the telephone receiver Only use mag...

Page 25: ...f your hearing aids do not switch to the telephone program consistently try repositioning the magnet or adding additional magnets Auto Phone warnings WARNING Swallowing a magnet can be harmful to your...

Page 26: ...issue a statement we recommend keeping the magnet or a telephone equipped with the magnet 30 cm 12 away from magnetically sensitive devices e g pacemakers 26 Using your hearing aids...

Page 27: ...Android Streaming for Hearing Aids feature as well NOTE For assistance with pairing and using these products with your hearing aids contact your hearing care professional or visit our support site See...

Page 28: ...ctly NOTE If you want a printed version of the user guide for the app please go to our website see the back page of this user guide or consult customer support For assistance with pairing and using th...

Page 29: ...nsure the best performance possible This service only works if your mobile device is connected to the internet Your hearing care professional will provide information regarding this option and how it...

Page 30: ...ges programs and displays your settings A phone clip streams phone conversations and stereo sound to both hearing aids and doubles as a remote control A body worn microphone is a microphone that can b...

Page 31: ...l for an overview of compatible wireless accessories that are approved by Beltone A S You should only use Beltone wireless accessories with your wireless hearing aids Low battery alert when paired wit...

Page 32: ...ile device or remote control Information transmission can also take place between your hearing aids However in some areas you are requested to turn off wireless communication CAUTION This hearing aid...

Page 33: ...ble flash four times If you are wearing your hearing aids at the time you will hear double tones for about 10 seconds meaning the hearing aid is now in Flight Mode Activating wireless communication tu...

Page 34: ...caring for your hearing aids Cleaning tools These cleaning tools come with your hearing aids 1 Soft cloth 2 A brush with a battery magnet 3 A cleaning wire not shown 34 Cleaning and caring for your h...

Page 35: ...se recommended products 4 Apply cosmetics perfume after shave hairspray lotions etc BEFORE putting on your hearing aids These products can damage or discolour your hearing aids 5 Never immerse your he...

Page 36: ...idue on your hearing aids can cause an infection To avoid this clean your hearing aids as instructed Daily care and maintenance It is important to keep your hearing aids clean and dry on a daily basis...

Page 37: ...have earmoulds follow these instructions 1 Remove the earmould and tubing from the hearing aids prior to cleaning 2 Clean the earmould using a mild soap and rinse with lukewarm water 3 After cleaning...

Page 38: ...k that the thin tubes are clogged remove them from the hearing aids by carefully pulling the connectors off the hearing aids This may require a bit of force 3 Also remove the dome See Changing your he...

Page 39: ...rect dome replacement can result in a dome being left in your ear when you remove your hearing aid CAUTION If you suspect that you have a dome stuck in your ear consult your hearing care professional...

Page 40: ...ribbed end and discard This may require a bit of force 2 Push the new dome over the outer rib 3 Check that the dome is securely mounted by carefully lifting the lower part of the dome and verifying t...

Page 41: ...these instructions 1 Remove the used dome by pulling it off the ribbed end and discard This may require a bit of force 2 Push the largest petal back then press the tulip dome over the ribbed end Clea...

Page 42: ...ifying that the collar completely covers the ribbed end of the receiver 4 Push the larger petal forward This illustration shows a correctly mounted tulip dome Ensure the large petal is outside the sma...

Page 43: ...ll need a box of microphone filters Contact your hearing care professional The microphone filter tool has two functions a removal tip to collect the used filter and a replacement tip with a new filter...

Page 44: ...eplacement filter into the microphone opening 2 Gently press the replacement filter straight into the microphone opening until the outer ring is flush with the back of the hearing aid 3 Pull the tool...

Page 45: ...rger and charge them so they are ready for use when you need them If the hearing aids are not to be used for some time place them in the charger while it is plugged into a power outlet Then remove the...

Page 46: ...rget population is primarily the adult population over 18 years of age This product may also be used with children 12 years of age or older However children and physically or mentally disabled users w...

Page 47: ...on a shore Modulation level and speed can also be configured to your likes and needs An additional feature can be enabled by your hearing care professional that allows you to select predefined sounds...

Page 48: ...habituation to tinnitus this needs to be audible The ideal level of the TBP module therefore should be set so that it starts to blend with the tinnitus and so that you can hear both your tinnitus as w...

Page 49: ...ofessional has enabled the TBP functionality during fitting of the hearing aid NOTE To use smartphone apps the hearing aid must be connected with the smartphone or mobile device TBP Technical specific...

Page 50: ...e in tinnitus perception you should discontinue use of the sound generator and seek medical evaluation Target population The target population is primarily the adult population over 18 years of age Th...

Page 51: ...s a tool to generate sounds to be used with appropriate counselling and or in a tinnitus management program to relieve patients suffering from tinnitus Warning information WARNING Sound generators can...

Page 52: ...fort in the ear Discontinue use of the sound generator and consult promptly with your hearing care professional if you experience changes in the tinnitus perception discomfort or interrupted speech pe...

Page 53: ...n or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions 1 Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear 2 Hi...

Page 54: ...ons the user should not use the sound generator for more than eight 8 hours a day when this is set to a level of 85 dB SPL or above When the sound generator is set to levels of 90 dB SPL or above the...

Page 55: ...here may be a foreign object in your ear canal If you experience skin irritation If excessive ear wax accumulates with the use of the hearing aid See also Contra indications page 5 For safety reasons...

Page 56: ...ng aids have been customised to amplify soft and loud sounds according to your particular needs If the amplification seems too loud or you suspect the hearing aid is malfunctioning e g you hear distor...

Page 57: ...ry to modify the shape of your hearing aid or accessories This can cause skin reactions or sharp edges leading to scratches or sores If you have two hearing aids they may be programmed differently Do...

Page 58: ...ons your hearing aid uses low powered digitally coded transmissions to communicate with other wireless devices It is possible but not likely that other electronic devices will be affected If this happ...

Page 59: ...not restart your hearing aid if requested by someone you don t trust as this may compromise the safety of your device If your device plays the pairing sound at an unexpected time this could indicate s...

Page 60: ...e more space between the hearing aid and the object Is your ear full of wax Visit your hearing care professional or physician to have your ears checked for wax Some people experience more wax after be...

Page 61: ...d you leave your hearing aid turned on for long periods of time Always place your hearing aids in the charger for recharging when you are not using them e g during the night or switch them off Is the...

Page 62: ...to consult promptly with a licensed physician preferably an ear specialist before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry actual observation or review of any o...

Page 63: ...onsidered a candidate for a hearing aid The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser as appropriate for a hearing aid evaluation The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser w...

Page 64: ...eing a physician for a medical evaluation a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation because hearing loss may cause problems in language develop...

Page 65: ...of hearing aids is designated on your warranty card which is provided by your hearing care professional For hearing aids that require service please contact your hearing care professional for assistan...

Page 66: ...p to 50 hPa Warm up time 5 minutes Cool down time 5 minutes Expected service lifetime The expected service lifetime for the product when used as intended is Product Lifetime Hearing aid 5 years Built...

Page 67: ...f not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular insta...

Page 68: ...larations In the US FCC CFR 47 Part 15 subpart C For other international regulatory requirements please refer to the regulatory requirements of the specific country In Canada these hearing aids are ce...

Page 69: ...number 6941C CABR70 and a Li Ion rechargeable battery are available in the following variants IMG1776 DWC IMG976 DWC IMG676 DWC IMG476 DWC This device transmits and receives RF signals in the frequenc...

Page 70: ...HFA 51 44 58 51 dB Maximum output 90 dB SPL input Max HFA 122 111 125 118 dB SPL Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz 800 Hz 1600 Hz 3200 Hz 0 2 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 3 0 7 0 4 0 1 Telecoil sensitivity 1 mA m in...

Page 71: ...dB Maximum output 90 dB SPL input Max HFA 127 116 128 122 dB SPL Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz 800 Hz 1600 Hz 3200 Hz 0 1 0 1 0 7 0 4 0 3 0 7 0 6 0 2 Telecoil sensitivity 1 mA m input HFA SPLIV 31...

Page 72: ...d the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLI...

Page 73: ...device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards 2022 GN Hearing Care Corporation All rights reserved Beltone is a trademark of GN Hearing Care Corporation Apple the Apple logo iPhone iP...

Page 74: ...Notes 74 Additional information...

Page 75: ...Notes Additional information 75...

Page 76: ...ree 1800 658 955 beltone com en au New Zealand GN Hearing New Zealand Limited Ground Floor North Entrance 4 Fred Thomas Drive Takapuna Auckland 0622 Tel free 0800 900 126 beltone com en au Any serious...

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