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Caring for your abutment
Daily and weekly tasks are required to care for
your abutment properly.
Cleaning the abutment
Skin debris or other dirt in the abutment can
affect the sound quality and lead to damage
of your sound processor. Therefore it is very
important to clean the abutment area thoroughly.
Should you experience persistent irritation,
soreness or other signs of inflammation around
the abutment, contact your doctor or hearing care
professional.
First weeks after surgery
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Once the dressing is removed, maintain good daily
hygiene at home to avoid redness or soreness.
Wash your hair carefully and use an alcohol-free
abutment cleaning wipe to keep the skin clean.
Daily cleaning
After a few weeks, start cleaning the outside of
the abutment daily using mild soap and plenty of
warm water. An abutment cleaning wipe should
be used to remove any debris around the base
of the abutment. Once clean, the area should
be gently dried with a clean towel or tissue. Any
hair wrapped around the abutment should be
removed.
Weekly cleaning
The inside of the abutment should be cleaned on
a weekly basis, using the wipes (or a soft cleaning
brush) to avoid damage of the sound processor.
Should you experience soreness or inflammation,
or if the abutment feels loose, contact your
hearing care professional.
Note:
If you use a soft cleaning brush, remember
to always rinse it in mild soap and warm water
and let it air dry. Change the brush every three
months, or if you have had an infection. If
you have bilateral implants, use two separate
cleaning brushes (one for each abutment), to
avoid cross-contamination.
If you use the abutment cover make sure it is
cleaned at least once a week. Use warm soap and
water and your soft brush to clean the cover.
Long-term care
You will have regular check-ups as determined by
your hearing care professional. These checkups
help ensure that the processor works and fits
properly and that your implant area is healthy.
Using the abutment cover
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The abutment cover protects the abutment
when the sound processor is not in place. This
prevents dirt from collecting in the abutment.
To attach the cover,
gently press it onto the
abutment. Lift the cover to remove.
Storing your processor
Store your sound processor in your storage box
when it is not in use.
Wireless Accessories
With Baha sound processors you can use the
Cochlear Wireless Accessories to enhance
your listening experience. Ask your hearing
care professional to learn more about your
options or visit www.cochlear.com. Please
note the Cochlear Wireless Accessories are not
compatible with all sound processor models.
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