FOR PROFessiOnals
A Bone ConduCtion HeAring Solution
Fitting Guide
Page 1: ...FOR Professionals A Bone Conduction Hearing Solution Fitting Guide...
Page 2: ...consent of the publisher Caution Federal law USA restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a medical practitioner Cochlear 2011 All rights reserved Contents 5 Introduction 6 PART 1 Inspecti...
Page 3: ...ered during a fitting session Demonstrating care of the implant site and care and use of the sound processor are of particular importance However the order of the steps involved in the fitting process...
Page 4: ...cessor Have the patient practice connecting and disconnecting the sound processor to a snap trainer to avoid damage to the snap coupling 1 2 2 1 3 Training with the snap trainer When the patient is co...
Page 5: ...setting Evaluation by the patient NOAH 1 Start NOAH 2 Select or add a patient in NOAH For a returning patient select a session 3 If needed enter hearing thresholds in the audiogram 4 Click the NOAH mo...
Page 6: ...e gain 5dB the blue indicator illuminates Press right increases the gain 5dB the orange indicator illuminates Press left and right returns to the default setting the blue orange indicators illuminate...
Page 7: ...atest battery recommendations Factors affecting battery life Hours of use per day Program setting Volume setting Sound environment Battery brand Use of an FM receiver Note If the patient connects an F...
Page 8: ...the abutment is not clean it can prevent a smooth fitting of the Baha Sound Processor onto the abutment and can also affect the sound quality 2 Describe how to keep the sound processor clean by wipin...
Page 9: ...nal information on the cleaning of devices please contact your local Cochlear office PART 5 Care of the abutment and sound processor Note Cochlear does not recommend using a standard toothbrush for th...
Page 10: ...stments may be needed Distorted intermittent sound PART 6 Troubleshooting Note Programming adjustment should not be performed by the patient Keylock enabled Visual Indicator will flash 6x on start up...
Page 11: ...drying capsules Leave the device to dry out overnight Drying kits are available from most hearing healthcare professionals If the sound processor has become damp wet PART 6 Troubleshooting Note The so...
Page 12: ...be used Non standard connection cables can cause damage to the sound processor and injury to the patient Cochlear is not liable for any damage resulting from incorrect use or connecting incorrect equi...
Page 13: ...of the 3 pins are thicker than the others The thicker pin should be aligned with the thicker hole in the processor before connecting an accessory B The telecoil and the audio adapter for the older Bah...
Page 14: ...d Fill in the Device Registration Card together with the patient and send this to Cochlear Warranty service and repair Explain warranties Warranties for Baha differ from country to country For informa...
Page 15: ...ice is reduced by approximately 10 dB1 compared to the sound from a device fitted to an osseointegrated implant Therefore Cochlear recommends that you use a stronger sound processor for the test than...
Page 16: ...not to cause the child any discomfort Tip Make sure your finger fits between the skull and Baha Softband this will ensure that the Baha Softband is not too tight 2 3 4 5 Try to make the first moments...
Page 17: ...the sound processor using the test rod Review care and maintenance of the abutment area and the sound processor Go through troubleshooting the sound processor Advise the parent caregiver that the tes...
Page 18: ...34 35 Notes Notes Notes Notes...
Page 19: ...in and clean the skin around the abutment In the U S use of the implanted fixture is also contraindicated in children under age 5 years All surgical procedures include an element of risk and it is imp...
