Each hearing instrument has its own
unique number located on the exterior of
the hearing aid.
Blue writing or blue coloring denotes a left
hearing instrument. Red writing or red
coloring denotes a right hearing instrument.
The first two digits of the serial number
represent the year in which the instrument
was manufactured. The second two digits
of the serial number represent the month
in which the hearing instrument was
manufactured.
Interpretation of Serial Number
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Hearing loss can be improved, in most
cases, through medicine, surgery, or with
hearing instruments. Hearing aids are the
most commonly chosen option.
Today’s hearing instruments are quite small
in size and feature sophisticated electronics
that accommodate a wide variety of
hearing losses. Nature gave us two ears for
a reason and since the majority of people
who have a hearing loss are affected
in both ears, two (binaural) hearing
instruments are typically recommended.
Two hearing instruments should provide
these benefits:
■
Better overall sound quality when
compared to one hearing instrument
(“stereo sound”).
■
The ability to locate a sound source in
noisy and normal listening conditions.
■
Increased ability to understand
speech in noisy and normal listening
conditions.
■
A sensation of balanced hearing.
Talk with your hearing healthcare provider
about what is best for you. Even the best
technology can’t do the work of two ears!
Binaural Amplification
Name of Aid & Company
CUE
0 6 - 0 3 0 010
Denotes
Year
Denotes
Month
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