Interton RD 61, User Manual

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 TSG warning to hearing care professionals

A hearing care professional should advise a prospective sound generator user to consult promptly with 
a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before getting a sound generator if the hearing care 
professional determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available informa-
tion concerning the prospective user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions:

1.  Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
2.  History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days.
3.  History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days.
4.  Acute or chronic dizziness.
5.  Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days.
6.  Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15dB at 500 hertz (Hz), 1000 Hz, and 2000 

Hz.

7.  Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal.
8.  Pain or discomfort in the ear.

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CAUTION

: The maximum output of the sound generator falls into the range that can cause hear-

ing loss according to OSHA regulations. In accordance with NIOSH recommendations, the user 
should not use the sound generator for more than eight (8) hours a day when set to a level of 
85 dB SPL or above. When the sound generator is set to levels of 90 dB SPL or above, the user 
should not use the sound generator for more than two (2) hours per day. In no case should the 
sound generator be worn at uncomfortable levels.

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 Battery warnings

Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully in the interest of your 
safety and for the environment. Please note:

1.  Keep batteries away from pets, children and mentally challenged persons.
2.  DO NOT place batteries in your mouth. Consult a physician immediately if a battery has been 

swallowed, as they can be harmful to your health.

3.  DO NOT attempt to dispose of batteries by burning them. 
4.  Used batteries are harmful to the environment. Please dispose of them according to local regu-

lations or return them to your hearing care professional.

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BATTERIES MAY LEAK. REMOVE THE BATTERY IF YOU LEAVE THE HEARING AIDS UNUSED FOR 
LONGER PERIODS.

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DO NOT RECHARGE ZINC AIR BATTERIES – THEY MAY LEAK OR EXPLODE.

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ZINC AIR BATTERIES CAN BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH: 
•CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF A BATTERY HAS BEEN SWALLOWED
•DO NOT PLACE ZINK AIR BATTERIES IN YOUR MOUTH
•KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN, MENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS, AND PETS

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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF BATTERIES BY BURNING THEM.