Nucleus ESPrit 3G, User Manual

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Warnings and Precautions
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ESPrit 3G User Guide
Theft and Metal Detection Systems
Devices such as airport metal detectors and commercial
theft detection systems produce strong electromagnetic
fields. Some cochlear implant recipients may experience a
distorted sound sensation when passing through or near
one of these devices. To avoid this, turn off the speech
processor when in the vicinity of one of these devices.
The materials used in the cochlear implant may activate
metal detection systems. For this reason, recipients should
carry the Cochlear Implant Patient Identification Card
with them at all times.
Electrostatic Discharge
A discharge of static electricity can damage the electrical
components of the cochlear implant system or corrupt the
program in the speech processor.
If static electricity is present (e.g. when putting on or
removing clothes over the head or getting out of a
vehicle), cochlear implant recipients should touch
something conductive (e.g. a metal door handle) before
the cochlear implant system contacts any object or person.
Prior to engaging in activities that create extreme
electrostatic discharge, such as playing on plastic slides, the
speech processor and headset should be removed.
Clinicians should use an anti-static shield on the computer
monitor when programming a cochlear implant recipient.
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