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General Warnings
Hearing instruments can be dangerous if improperly used.
• Do not leave your instrument in the sun, near an open fire or in a hot, parked car.
• Do not wear your instrument while showering, swimming, in heavy rain or in a
moist atmosphere such as steam bath or sauna.
• Should your instrument become moist, put it in a dessicator. Your hearing care
professional will be happy to counsel on this.
• Remove your instrument when applying cosmetics, e.g. perfume, aftershave, hair
spray, suntan lotion.
• Instruments should be used only as prescribed by your hearing care professional.
Incorrect use may result in sudden and permanent hearing loss.
• Do not allow others to use your instrument. It may cause permanent damage.
• Instrument usage by children or mentally challenged persons should be supervised
at any time.
• Do not take your instrument into rooms where you receive treatment with X-rays or
MRI.
• Wearing an instrument might cause an increased production of earwax. In rare
cases, the anti-allergenic materials may cause skin irritation. If so, or if in doubt,
consult your physician or ENT.
