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CAUTION - Important notice for prospective
hearing aid users
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 an audiologist
or a hearing care professional, as appropriate, for a hearing aid
evaluation.
The audiologist or hearing care professional will conduct a hearing
aid evaluation to assess your degree of hearing. The hearing aid
evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit
a hearing aid to your individual needs.
Please note that these devices are not designed to restore your
normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment
resulting from organic conditions such as disease, wax blockage, or
any physiological conditions you may have.
Regulatory:
WARNING - Children with hearing loss
Device is not for use by those 18 years of age or under.
Please locate a hearing specialist in your area for help with the
hearing loss of a minor.
CAUTION - Battery Safety Information
Hearing Aid Batteries Are Dangerous If Swallowed
Keep hearing aids out of the reach of children or anyone who may
accidentally swallow them. Never put hearing aids in your mouth for any
reason. Do not store in pill containers where they may be mistaken for
medication and swallowed. Do not attempt to remove batteries from
your device see your hearing care professional. Do not use any other
rechargeable battery; Batteries of low quality may leak and cause bodily
harm. Batteries with incorrect voltage may cause damage to your device.
They may explode and cause serious injury. Do not expose your hearing
aid to heat, such as an open flame, microwave, or oven. There is a risk
that they will explode and cause serious injury.
Visit
http://www.poison.org/prevent/battery.asp
to learn more
important information about battery safety.
If a battery or hearing instrument is swallowed, see a doctor immediately
and call the National Capital
Poison Center,
202-625-3333
.
Disposal Of Instruments
Waste from electronic equipment must be handled
according to local regulations.
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