Cochlear Nucleus Aqua+, Instructions Manual

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The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Aqua+ is a re-usable
sealable sleeve that, when used with the Aqua+ coil,
keeps your sound processor dry during use in or around
water (e.g. when swimming, surfing, or just having fun
splashing around). It has a built-in ear hook and is worn
behind the ear with your sound processor sealed inside.
The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Aqua+ is intended for use by
recipients using the CP810, CP910, and CP920 sound
processors with rechargeable batteries. It should only
be used by recipients who can either remove the sound
processor themselves if it’s causing discomfort or who
can indicate any discomfort to their parent or caregiver.
You must use rechargeable batteries for your sound
processor to work inside Aqua+. Zinc air batteries
will not work as they need air and there is no air inside
Aqua+ when it’s sealed.
The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Aqua+ Coil (with
integrated coil cable) is used in place of your usual
coil and coil cable while your sound processor is inside
your Aqua+. It has a special plug that creates a seal
when connected to your sound processor’s coil socket
through the coil plug hole in Aqua+. As with your usual
coil, a coil magnet screws into the Aqua+ coil and holds
it against your implant.
The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Mic Lock-Stirrup is a
retention option to hold Aqua+ more securely behind
your ear. The stirrup connects to the base of Aqua+ and
the Mic Lock tube (when cut to size) passes under the
ear lobe and connects to the Aqua+ earhook.
The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Safety Line is a retention
option to help prevent accidental loss of your Aqua+
by securing it to your clothing with a snap-lock clip.
Remotes and wireless accessories can be used with
Aqua+ if they are suitable for use in or around water.
Testing shows Aqua+ can be used for 2 hours and at
depths of up to 3 metres.
Testing shows Aqua+ can be re-used up to 50 times,
but this may vary depending on your particular use of it.
There have been no reported undesireable side effects
from using Aqua+.