Hearing Assist RaCharge HA-802, User Manual

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Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical
evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in
diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid. Licensed physicians who
specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists,
otologists or otorhinolaryngologists.The purpose of medical evaluation is to
assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified
and treated before the hearing aid is purchased.
Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement
that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may
be considered a candidate for a hearing aid. The physician will refer you to a
Hearing Healthcare Professional for a hearing aid evaluation.
The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to
assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid
evaluation will enable the healthcare provider to select and fit a hearing aid
to your individual needs.
Notice to Hearing Healthcare Providers
A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user 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 other available information concerning the
prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions,
then consult a physician.
FDA Information
If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you
should inquire about the availability of a trial/rental or purchase-option program.
Many Hearing Healthcare Professionals now offer programs that permit you to
wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may
decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid.