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X-ray, CT, MR, PET Scanning and Electrotherapy
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Remove your hearing aid for example during
X-ray, CT / MR / PET scanning electrotherapy or
surgery as your hearing aid may be damaged when
exposed to strong fields
Avoiding Heat and Chemicals
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Your hearing aid must never be exposed to extreme
heat e.g., left inside a parked car in the sun
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Your hearing aid must not be dried in microwave
ovens or other ovens
·
The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray, perfume,
after shave lotion, suntan lotion and insect repellent
can damage your hearing aid. Always remove your
hearing aid before applying such products and allow
time to dry before putting it on.
Power Instrument
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Special care should be exercised in selecting,
fitting and using a hearing aid where maximum
sound pressure capability exceeds 132 dB SPL
(IEC 60318-4), as there may be risk of impairing the
remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user
For information of whether your instrument is a
power instrument, please ask your hearing care
professional.