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General warnings
Hearing instruments can be dangerous if improperly used.
• Do not leave your instrument in the sun, near an open fire or in a
hot, parked car.
• Do not wear your instrument while showering, swimming, in heavy
rain or in a moist atmosphere such as steam bath or sauna.
• Should your instrument become moist, put it in a dessicator.
Your hearing care professional will be happy to counsel on this.
• Remove your instrument when applying cosmetics, e.g. perfume,
aftershave, hair spray, suntan lotion.
• Instruments should be used only as prescribed by your hearing
care professional. Incorrect use may result in sudden and per-
manent hearing loss.
• Do not allow others to use your instrument. It may cause perma-
nent damage.
• Instrument usage by children or mentally challenged persons
should be supervised at any time.
• Do not take your instrument into rooms where you receive treat-
ment with X-rays or MRI.
• Wearing an instrument might cause an increased production of
earwax. In rare cases, the anti-allergenic materials may cause
skin irritation. If so, or if in doubt, consult your physician or ENT.
